Comments on: Kitchen Cabinet Upgrade

By: Frank Harrington

Frank Harrington — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:38:00 +0000

I have stained oak cabinets and would like to paint them with semi-gloss white oil paint. I would like for someone who has had good results painting cabinets to post on the best way to eliminate the wood grains which are most evident after two coats primer, two coats oil base paint. Is there a spray on filler which can be used? I doubt it but thought I’d ask. Thanks for your help.

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:41:36 +0000

Hi Andrea,
It’s a good idea to replace your drawer fronts when you replace the doors so the color, style, and finish will match. Good luck with your project!

By: Andrea Griffin

Andrea Griffin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:51:35 +0000

I have a fairly new kitchen with about 20 upper and lower cabinets in varrying sizes. Although it is still new and the work is good, the face of the doors is a little plain and i would like to replace them. How do i go about doing this? Im satisfied with the drawers, but if im replacing the doors on my cabinets should i replace the drawers to? Also, how do i match wood grain and color variations? Any answers would be helpful. Thanks.

By: Elizabeth Ely

Elizabeth Ely — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:01:28 +0000

Hi!
I have 50 years old kitchen with costume made wood cabinets with a walnut stain that are in very good condition, however the doors and drawers fronts are made of half and inch plywood double with and oak veneer?. I would like to replace the doors and drawers and keep the original cabinets that are customized through all the house, a beautiful 50 years old ranch in a colonial style. I like to keep the integrity and beauty intact. Can you help me with some ideas about the replacement of doors and drawers? How can I replace them? How can I match it to the original finish, walnut? How do I replace the drawer fronts that do not pull apart? What is the least expensive way to do it? Thank you for your help.

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:46:32 +0000

Hi Rita, Your cabinets can be painted right on the wall. You could either spray or hand paint the interior. If you spray be sure to close off the kitchen from the rest of the house, cover everything you aren't painting to prevent overspray, and provide plenty of ventilation. The kitchen cabinet department at home centers, like The Home Depot, can order custom made doors in a number of styles, either prefinished or unfinished. Be sure to order the doors in advance of starting the job, since it can take 2-4 weeks for them to arrive. We did an episode on a kitchen cabinet project similar to yours that might help. You can watch the show and read about it at Budget Kitchen Makeover. For more on tiling your countertops, check out our article on How to Install a Granite Tile Countertop. Good luck with your project!

By: rita rodriguez

rita rodriguez — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:26:28 +0000

In our second home, I have a kitchen dating back to 1970. We are planning to sell but need to do a little TLC befor selling.

I have a contractor and he has said to paint the formica cabinets and fill in the incision on the doors.. change hardware of doors and tile the counter… but since I watch you on TV and you know what your business well, I need your advise. By the way, he did not explained how he was going to paint them, what technique.

The cabinets(wood) inside need to be sand,cleaned and painted since they have contact paper on the bottom. The shelves are integrated to the cabinet. The doors have a deep incision all around them, making a design and the exterior of the cabinets and doors are lamintated with formica ( white withvery light beige swirls imitating the rings of the bark of the tree.)

If the cabnets are painted, must they be removed or can we do it directly on the wall. Would it have to be done with a paint compressor or can it be done manually. If so, how?

I was wondering whether the cabinets may be painted all white and change the doors to solid and others in milk glass. Obviously changing the hardware. Giving it an uplift.
Where could I go to get new doorsin case the actual doors cannot be facelifted? This is in Miami, Fl 33183

the counter is in beige formica. I have been informed that the granite cover is very expensive. Would it be wise to put tiles on the counter and remove the look of just plain formica?

Thank you for your help.

Rita Rodriguez

By: Gail Fusco

Gail Fusco — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:40:27 +0000

I have the same issue as Connie Gerber and have been searching for an answer to this question myself. Have not had any luck though. Any suggestions for the pressboard? The face of my cabinets are wood, but the exposed sides are the pressboard with paper (that is starting to curl at the bottom). Need help too!

By: Connie Gerber

Connie Gerber — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:35:55 +0000

By the way, I am not physically able to do the work–want to use my kitchen with the pressboard cupboards as a make-over? I’d love it!

By: Connie Gerber

Connie Gerber — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:34:34 +0000

I have pressboard cupboards covered with a paper that looks like a walnut wood. Can I prime my cupbords and then paint them a light color with a good enamel paint? I can’t find anything on line that talks about pressboard cupboards.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Fri, 01 May 2009 12:19:55 +0000

Hi Lily,
Glad to know our video helped, and that your kitchen turned out well!