Think Twice Before Painting Your Cabinets

If you love the look of painted cabinets, the thought of painting your existing cabinets has probably crossed your mind. Between Pinterest, YouTube videos, and the DIY movement, you may be tempted to get your paintbrush out for a fresh look in your kitchen. Before you commit to painting your cabinets, read on to find why our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks advises against painting your existing cabinets.


Time=Money 

More times than not DIY posts about painting your cabinets make it look extremely easy. Unless you are a professional or you have a lot of painting experience, it is often more difficult than you might think. You may be thinking that painting your cabinets will save you money. Painting is not a fast project and your time is worth something. If you plan to hire someone, this certainly won't be cheap either.  

How Much Time Will It Really Take? 

Well, this defiantly depends on how many people will help you and your skill level. Consider these steps that will be the bare minimum if you plan to paint your cabinets yourself. 
  • All the doors MUST come off, including all the hardware 
  • Old paint, stain, or gloss finish will have to be sanded completely off 
    • The surface has to be COMPLETELY clean in order for the paint to stick 
  • Apply primer and sand again 
  • Apply two coats of paint, sanding again in between each layer  
  • Apply a topcoat or sealant
Wow, that's a lot of work! Not to mention, during this time you won't be able to use your kitchen. You won't be able to complete your painting project in one day so how long are you willing to be without your kitchen?

Cost of Materials and Tools 

You may think that replacing your cabinets isn't cheap, but painting them isn't either. If you have not painted in the past, there are a lot of tools and supplies that you will have to purchase if you want your paint to look great. You will have to have a sander, sandpaper, high-quality paint, and more! Many people suggest using a paint sprayer if you don't want brush strokes to show, (have fun taping your entire kitchen area...) and that's an additional expense. You will want to buy high-quality cabinet paint if you want it to last as well - which can cost an average of $50 per gallon. 

Painting Won't Change the Layout 

If you are unhappy at all with how your cabinets are set up, it's just not worth the hassle of painting them. Applying paint will certainly change the appearance but it will not fix a bad layout, limited storage, or door styles. Why not replace your cabinets and get what you want instead?


Replace, Don't Paint! 

When you choose to replace your cabinets you have the ability to change layouts, wood type, paints, glazes, stains, and much more! Plus, a professional will install your Lake of the Ozarks Cabinets for you, taking much of the project stress away from you. You might be surprised at how affordable cabinets at the Lake of the Ozarks are - especially when you add up the cost of painting your existing cabinets. When you are ready to give your home a fresh look, reach out to the best cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks - Ragan Cabinets!


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at the Lake of the Ozarks   

4075 Osage Beach Parkway - Suite 100
Osage Beach, Mo 65065

Phone: 573-693-3772

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