Should you paint your cabinets or just replace them with new ones?
If you’re interested in remodeling your kitchen, we recommend looking at the benefits of painting your cabinets first. Many homeowners must face the decision of buying a new set of cabinets or working with what they already have.
Should you paint your cabinets or just replace them with new ones?
You may look at your old cabinets and think it would take a miracle to make them better. Paint just may be that miracle you are looking for! When done correctly, painted cabinets will look just like new. You’ll be stunned by the results, and your friends won’t believe you when you say they were painted not replaced.
As long as the cabinets are in fair condition, painting them is a smart alternative to purchasing new ones. You can save a lot of time, money and labor since you don’t need to have the cabinets broken down, removed and reinstalled. The only time a complete reinstall of new cabinets is needed is if the cabinets are in poor condition (cracked, warped) or if you’re redesigning the layout of the kitchen.
Economical
If you need to make an economical choice, painting is the way to go. New cabinets can be very costly and the demolition can take 3-6 weeks. Plus, when you remove old cabinets, you must pay the added costs to have new countertops installed and possibly a plumber to install a new sink. Painting your cabinets, on the other hand, costs about half of what you’ll spend on a complete reinstall. Painting is an attractive option because it gives you more money to spend elsewhere. Cutting the costs there will allow you to do more things in your remodeling project, such as upgrade your flooring or countertops or get those high-end appliances you really want.
Faster
Unlike putting your entire kitchen through a major renovation, repainting can take less time if you have the right team working on the job. This timeline works out great for people who are short on time or want their kitchen refinished before family comes to town.
Options
You can have the cabinets stained darker or lighter or have them painted an entirely new color. Other options to consider include changing the grain pattern, adding new trimming, doors, and hardware and incorporating glass doors to showcase fine dishes and collectibles.
For most non-professional painters, the paintbrush is the ‘weapon of choice’ for painting projects, but it will typically leave unwanted brush marks behind if you use it to paint the cabinets. Ideally, you should use a spray gun; however, most homeowners do not have this tool and even if they have, the spray gun can be tricky to use. Painting your kitchen cabinets can be the quickest, easiest, and the most cost-efficient way to give your kitchen a makeover. However, it’s not a project you should tackle without first considering the cons and evaluating whether you can do the work. Most homeowners who paint their cabinets are looking for professional-quality work that makes their cabinets look new again.
You’ll be amazed at the possibilities for transforming your kitchen on a budget.
If you’re considering painting your kitchen cabinets, call Tomazoni Painting for a FREE estimate (954) 829-8018