{"id":4707,"date":"2019-08-01T16:42:02","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T23:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/?p=4707"},"modified":"2020-10-13T15:06:37","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T22:06:37","slug":"colorful-kitchen-cabinet-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/colorful-kitchen-cabinet-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorful Kitchen Cabinet Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been cooking up ideas for your dream kitchen but don\u2019t know exactly where to start? While the cabinets might seem like a daunting place to begin, a fresh coat of paint and primer on this area of your kitchen can result in a dramatic transformation. The kitchen cabinets are also an area of the home where you can have fun with color \u2013 from bold blues to moody blacks, colorful cabinets can be as on-trend as they are timeless.<\/p>\n<p>This month we\u2019re bringing you a dash of inspiration and a pinch of proper prep work, served up in a stunning kitchen cabinet transformation. To take this sunny space from boring to brilliant, we chose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/color\/oceans-deep-TB-60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oceans Deep<\/a> for the kitchen cabinets. The dark bluish green with gray tones is subdued enough to cover a large area but still results in a space with a ton of personality. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/color\/oceans-deep-TB-60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oceans Deep<\/a> is available in the KILZ<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Tribute<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> paint line, a low VOC paint that offers excellent stain-blocking performance and durability \u2013 both necessary qualities for an area where sticky fingers and spills are inevitable!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_BEFORE.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen with tan wood cabinets and a wood countertop with white walls\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_BEFORE.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_BEFORE-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_AFTER-1-1080x720.jpg\" alt=\"White kitchen with dark teal cabinets and a cream and white colored back splash\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_AFTER-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_AFTER-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_AFTER-1-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_AFTER-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Equally important as color choice in this kitchen cabinet makeover was the primer selection.\u00a0 Since kitchens are prone to excess moisture and humidity, that also means that mildew can quickly become an issue. To ensure our cabinets would stay fresh for years to come we chose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/primer\/kilz-premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KILZ 3\u2122 Premium<\/a> primer, a fast drying, low odor and very low VOC primer that provides a mildew resistant coating.<\/p>\n<p>Any professional painter will tell you that proper prep is key to the success of your project, and cabinets are no exception. If you\u2019re ready to get started on your own kitchen transformation, below are instructions detailing how-to prime and paint your kitchen cabinets.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2019\/07\/MADIGANSTUDIOS_KILZ_2019_KITCHEN_008-1080x661.jpg\" alt=\"Teal colored cabinets with silver handles\" width=\"1080\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MADIGANSTUDIOS_KILZ_2019_KITCHEN_008-1080x661.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MADIGANSTUDIOS_KILZ_2019_KITCHEN_008-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MADIGANSTUDIOS_KILZ_2019_KITCHEN_008.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 1:<\/h4>\n<p>Use a screwdriver to remove the cabinet doors and drawers from the cabinet frame.<\/p>\n<h4>Step\u00a02:<\/h4>\n<p>Remove all door handles and hardware. It\u2019s always best to put each screw back exactly where it came from to ensure the least amount of stress on the wood.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_STEP1.jpg\" alt=\"Person screwing in a hinge on a cabinet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_STEP1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_STEP1-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro-tip:<\/strong> Put the screws back into the hardware, then seal the hardware and screws in painter\u2019s tape and label it.<\/p>\n<p>Sand the surfaces of the doors, drawer faces and cabinet frame. Do a first pass with 100-150 grit sandpaper then finish with a second pass of 180-220 grit sandpaper, always moving the sandpaper in the direction of the wood grain. After sanding, wipe down the surface with a damp cloth to remove any dust or residue and allow the surface to dry before moving on to primer.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 4:<\/h4>\n<p>Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/primer\/kilz-premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KILZ 3\u2122 Premium<\/a> using a brush or roller to ensure a mildew resistant finish. Stir thoroughly before and occasionally during use. Allow 1-hour dry time.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 5:<\/h4>\n<p>Apply KILZ<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Tribute<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/color\/oceans-deep-TB-60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oceans Deep<\/a> (a satin or semi-gloss finish is recommended) with a brush or roller, moving in smooth strokes in the same direction as the wood grain.<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_STEP5-1080x771.jpg\" alt=\"Person painting a white cabinet the color teal with a Kilz paintbrush\" width=\"1080\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_STEP5-1080x771.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_STEP5-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_STEP5-1500x1071.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/KILZ_2019_HOW-TO_KITCHEN_STEP5.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step 6:<\/h4>\n<p>Once paint is dry, reattach hardware to doors and then reattach doors to cabinets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/color\/oceans-deep-TB-60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2019\/06\/oceans-deep-300x154.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/oceans-deep-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/oceans-deep.png 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Oceans Deep<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been cooking up ideas for your dream kitchen but don\u2019t know exactly where to start? While the cabinets might seem like a daunting place to begin, a fresh coat of paint and primer on this area of your kitchen can result in a dramatic transformation. The kitchen cabinets are also an area of the home where you can have fun with color \u2013 from bold blues to moody blacks, colorful cabinets can be as on-trend as they are timeless. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":4730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[81,121,17,124,95,125,97,211,85],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Colorful Kitchen Cabinet Transformation - The Perfect Finish Blog by KILZ\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to paint kitchen cabinets to transform the whole room. 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