Step 4. Prime & Paint Hinges (Optional)
You can spray paint the hinges while they are off the doors
to match or contrast with the color of the cabinets.
It’s
quicker and easier if you use aerosol primer and paint in
order to get in all of the small crevices and holes on
the hinges.
Let them dry overnight.
Step 5. Cleanup
Clean the brush you used for priming by using paint thinner.
Throw away the roller tray liner and the sleeve.
Step 6. Paint First Coat
Apply the first coat of paint to the cabinet facades and front
and back of the doors. Follow the same pattern that you used
when priming the cabinet. Let the dry for 24 hours.
Step 7. Do a Partial Clean-Up
Pour some paint thinner into a can and soak the brush overnight.
Put the sleeve into an air-tight zip-lock bag so you can
use it again tomorrow. Pour any excess paint back into the
can and close it up.
Step 8. Apply Final Coat
Lightly sand any bubbles that formed from the first coat of
paint by using the fine-grit sandpaper. Be careful not to
remove the paint you just applied. Apply the final coat of
paint. By now you should know where the roller can't reach
so you can do the brushwork first, then use the roller. Reuse
your old roller - unless it hardened overnight. After you
have finished applying the final coat let dry for 24 hours
before reattaching the doors. And be careful for a couple
of weeks since it still susceptible to scratches.
Step 9. Final Cleanup
Clean the brush in the can of paint thinner. Throw the roller
sleeve and tray liner away. Clean the roller handle with
paint thinner. Some states don't allow you to dump paint
thinner down the drain, so make sure you check first.
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