Kitchen cabinets are one of the easiest ways to transform a room into a new decor theme. Changing cabinet doors in a kitchen can give the room a whole new look without a huge cost. These doors can be purchased at many home improvement stores or existing ones can be easily restored.

Restoring kitchen cabinets and cabinet doors in a kitchen can breathe new life into old cabinets. The process of re-matching them can take a bit of time, but it’s worth it in the end. They can be painted in a solid color that matches the room’s décor theme, or even two different shades. Painting cabinet doors two shades of matching paint can give them a lot of depth.

To begin the restoration process, the cabinet doors must be removed from the cabinet. This can be easily accomplished with a screwdriver or drill. Remove the hinge screws from the back of the door and store them in a safe place for reuse later. Doors must be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Once they are completely dry, they will need to be sanded.

This will help texture the cabinet so the paint has something to grab onto. Small hand sanders work perfectly for this job. After the cabinets are sanded, they will need to be wiped down one more time to remove all dust. Doors will need to be primed next. A primer is used to give the paint a longer life and tends to adhere to cabinet doors better than paint alone. When the primer has had time to dry, the cabinet door is ready to paint. Enamel paint is the best option when it comes to painting cabinets.

It’s easy to find and comes in several color options. Enamel-type paint stands up well to kitchen conditions, where moisture and grease are sure to be found. It can be applied to the door with a small brush or a small roller. The small rollers sold at most home improvement stores are a great option, as they don’t leave smudges. Use a small brush to get to the corners of the cabinets. Apply a second coat of paint after the first has had time to dry. Once all the cabinets have been painted and dried, they can be hung on the cabinets again.