Kitchen Cabinet Drawers

How to Resurface Kitchen Cabinet Drawers and Fronts

Over time the surface of kitchen cabinets can become dull. This is due to the moisture that is found in a kitchen along with the steam and cooking fumes. Many people think this is the time to break out the wallet and order new cabinets. If you can afford that it’s one choice but you can also simply resurface the cabinet fronts and the drawers.

There are several ways to resurface kitchen cabinet drawers and fronts. One is to purchase material to adhere directly overtop of the surface that is there now. This can be a melamine laminate material which can be a bit tricky to apply for a novice. Another approach is to strip off the finish that is there and reapply a new coat of stain or paint.

“Resurfacing your kitchen cabinet drawers can be a very boring task, make sure you know how to make it as quickly and efficiently as possible”.

You’ll need a few supplies for the job and they can all easily be found at your local home improvement center. If you are applying a new laminate to the cabinets and drawers you’ll need to seek out the assistance of a sales associate skilled in how to resurface kitchen cabinet drawers and fronts in this way. They’ll explain how much melamine you’ll need and the best way to apply it.

If you are going to resurface kitchen cabinet drawers and fronts by taking off the old finish and revitalizing it with a new one, you’ll need paint remover, sand paper and enough stain or paint to cover the cabinets. You’ll also need a mask and gloves as the paint remover can emit harmful fumes.

When you are ready to resurface kitchen cabinet fronts and drawers remove them and place them in an area with a lot of space and good ventilation. Many people who undertake the job do a few at a time so their kitchen isn’t in complete disarray. Others prefer to do the entire job at once. The choice is entirely up to you.

Although it’s a fair amount of work it is well worth it when you see the difference in your cabinets and kitchen.