Of all the interior sections of your home, the kitchen is one that really sets the standard of class and style. If you want to increase the value or desirability of your home, the kitchen is one of the first places to start. That’s why many homeowners wonder if painting their kitchen cabinets is a good idea. Will it look good? Will it last? Will it improve the value?
If your cabinets look tired, worn, or out-of-date, we definitely recommend painting them! This is one of the most inexpensive ways to provide a major upgrade to your kitchen:
- The surfaces look fresh and new
- The colors can be updated
- The whole kitchen gets a new look
With a small extra investment in new hardware (hinges, drawer pulls, cabinet knobs), the kitchen can look even better than you imagined!
Can I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets Myself?
The do-it-yourself option for painting is always attractive for the cost savings, and in many cases it is preferable. However, when it comes to painting kitchen cabinets, the process is more complicated and the stakes are a little higher. The last thing you want is to end up with cabinets that look worse than when you started!
What Makes Cabinets Difficult to Paint?
- The prior stain or paint may need special treatment to make it ready for a new coating. This takes special knowledge and skill to produce good results.
- Cabinets receive hard usage, with lots of opening and closing, plus frequent cleaning. Normal paints will wear out and look terrible with this kind of use. Durable painting requires several coats of paint and a special topcoat.
- Most people prefer a smooth, glossy finish on kitchen cabinets. It is difficult for an average homeowner to achieve this look, since it requires specialized equipment and a controlled environment.
Is It Worth Hiring a Professional Painter for My Cabinets?
When you compare the cost of hiring a local house painter to paint your cabinets with the cost of buying and installing new cabinets, the advantage is obvious. A quality house painter can transform your kitchen cabinets for a small fraction of the cost of replacing them.
Cherry Hill Painting: Kitchen Cabinets and So Much More!
For homeowners in New Jersey and the Philadelphia area, Cherry Hill Painting would be happy to provide you with a free, no-strings-attached estimate for repainting your kitchen cabinets. In addition to cabinet refinishing, we also offer exterior painting, interior painting, wallpaper removal, and general remodeling services.
Based in Maple Shade, NJ, Cherry Hill Painting serves Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer Counties, plus the greater Philadelphia area.