Glazing Kitchen Cabinets

We at Ken Rader Interiors LLC have refinished several sets of Kitchen Cabinets using General Finishes Glaze effects.

These Cabinets were first painted with General Finishes Milk Paint.  The Glaze effect can then be applied over the paint,  Once the glaze effect is dry, you can put 2 coats of clear coat to protect the finish.
This is a very economical way to update your tired and dated Kitchen Cabinets.
There are several video's on the General Finishes web site.  Check them out.
As Always
Happy Painting
Ken Rader Interiors LLC

GREAT PRODUCTS FOR REFINISHING FURNITURE AND CABINETS

Ken Rader Interiors has focused on Furniture rescue and refinishing. The Pictures above are a couple of our latest projects and the Link will show you the product that we use and are distributors of, "General Finishes". Fantastic products that are extremely easy to use. Give them a try on your next Furniture or Cabinet project. As Always Happy Painting Ken Rader Interiors LLC Serving Northwest Arkansas

Arkansas Best Painters- Painting Cabinets

We have posted 3 videos about painting cabinets. These cabinets are located in a home office. The videos show the condition before we begin and the sanding process and the primer applied. Videos are located at www.facebook.com/ken.rader.interiors. Give them a look and watch the progress.

You can paint your Kitchen Cabinets

Painting Your Kitchen Cabinet Remodel

By

Ken Rader Interiors-Professional Painting Staff

PAINTING NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BEAUTIFUL."ONE HOUSE AT A TIME".

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THE PROJECT

• Screwdriver
• All-purpose cleaner
• Sandpaper
• Primer
• Paintbrush
• Paint

When undertaking a kitchen cabinet remodel, you might want to paint your kitchen cabinets. They will need protection since they’re subject to plenty of wear and tear through daily use. Apart from being handled when they’re opened and closed, they are also in the proximity of heat and humidity from cooking. Any paint used to remodel cabinets needs to be hard wearing and durable.  Several paint companies offer a combination Paint and Primer.  These are excellent products and are the best choice when painting your cabinets.

Step 1 - Clean the Cabinets

Unless your kitchen cabinet remodel includes brand new cabinets, you’ll need to clean your old cabinets before you paint them. This will be much easier if you remove the cabinet doors and clean them separately. Unscrew the doors at the hinges. Use a strong all purpose cleaner on the door and the outside of the cabinets. This can require several applications to get rid of all the accumulated grease and grime. Allow the cabinets and doors to dry completely before moving on.  Use of  TSP or a TSP substitute are the best and most economically suited product for this job.

Step 2 - Sanding

Before you use primer, it’s important to sand all the surfaces. This doesn’t need to be a heavy sanding project; you only want the primer to adhere to the surface properly. Use a fairly fine sandpaper of around 150 grit but make sure you leave each surface lightly roughened.  Please take your time and make sure that all of the surface is sanded.  Of all of the steps taken to paint your cabinets, this is the most IMPORTANT ONE.

Step 3 - Primer

The kind of primer you use in a kitchen cabinet remodel used to depend on the kind of paint you’re going to use.  However, the combination Paint and Primer that we mentioned earlier is the only way to go.  Oil and Lacquer paints will yellow, gray or crack very quickly.  The new acrylic paints will stay true to the color and are warranted for at least 25 years. But in all cases, the kitchen needs to be well-ventilated while you work and while the primer dries. You will only need one coat of primer.  The primers that we suggest are "Glidden-Gripper", Zinsser- Bulls Eye 123, or Kilz-Total.
Even with the use of the paint and primer combination you will still need the undercoat of primer.

Step 4 - Painting

If you have a proper paint sprayer, you can use it to apply the paint. If not, a brush will do a fine job although it shouldn’t be more than 3 inches wide. You must apply paint in very thin coats for your kitchen cabinet remodel as nothing is gained by using a thick coat. Several thin coats, with proper sanding in between them, will give a much stronger finish to your kitchen cabinets. With the paint and primer combination you will be able to do the job in only 2 coats.

Step 5 - Additional Coats

Once the first coat of paint on your kitchen cabinet remodel has dried, sand it very lightly with 400 grit sandpaper. The purpose behind this is to create a smooth surface for the next coat to adhere to. Make sure your sanding is very light.
Clean off the surfaces so that no sawdust remains and then add a second light coat of paint. In most instances, two coats will be all you need but if you choose to add a third coat, give another light sanding before you apply it. Again, let the paint on the cabinets dry completely before sanding and also after the final coat of paint.

Step 6 - Finishing

To complete your kitchen cabinet remodel, hang the doors again and check that they open and close smoothly. Your new paint should look good and be ready for the demands of your kitchen. You’ll be able to keep them clean with regular use of soap and water.
   
   
   

AS ALWAYS,”HAPPY PAINTING AND DECORATING”

Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C. --  Painting Northwest Arkansas Beautiful, “ One house at a time”.

Serving Northwest Arkansas and the greater Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bella Vista area.
 Professional Painters since 1987.

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Have a Cool looking House with a New Splash of color

Add A New Splash Of Color To Your House!

By Helen Mc Williams

This is a very fine article.  Ms. McWilliams has done an excellent job.  Please enjoy.

Especially for homeowners that are most interested in the design of their houses, the paint is a very important. The exterior paint is the first thing that attracts the attention of passersby or neighbors. The interior paint is important because it can add to an overall design, making a very spectacular environment. In other words, do not forget about the paint of your house, especially if you plan to renovate in the near future.
If you want to change the color of your house or go just for a repainting, you probably know that you can do it yourself. You need to find out the right color and apply it accordingly. However, if you are not the DIY type of guy and you want to get professional services, you can contact companies that are specialized in those things. That is right, some professional companies have lots of years of experience in painting and repainting and they can do a great job, quicker and better than you.
So, all that you have to do is to rely on their advice and services. The knowledge of an experienced painter can help you greatly. For example, he may be able to provide advice regarding the colors of paint that you want to use. In addition, a professional painter can tell you if the colors match perfectly with the rest of the environment and so on. Make sure that you find a trustworthy master painter and you are on the right track.
Also, keep in mind that a professional painting company can offer solutions for any type of exterior walls. Regardless of the walls materials or texture, there are paints that can match perfectly and they are available on the colors you want. Furthermore, it is a good idea to use paints that are environmentally friendly. One of the greatest benefits of this is that "eco paints" do not pollute the air so much and they are tolerated by people that have asthma or respiratory problems as well. Environmentally friendly paints come at affordable prices and you can find every color you desire.
Letting a master painter take care of your painting needs is the right thing to do and it has many benefits. Think about the fact of painting your house whether if it is interior or exterior can take some time and it can be quite bothering. A professional painter that cares a lot for their customers will make sure that your lifestyle is preserved and you do not have to cancel meetings or move from the house during the painting process. Instead, a master painter will do his job quickly and with minimum disruption for the customer.
Therefore, make sure that you consider this alternative as well because it can be a very helpful one. If you have found a professional painting company, the prices wouldn't be so high either and you are getting quality services that can last for a long period of time. In addition, if you are interested, some companies can do interior painting as well.
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Paint your Cabinets-You can do It !

Painting Cabinets-Mine are So Ugly!

Do you have some drab looking cabinets and the thought of buying new ones is just out of the question. One very simple answer is to paint over your old cabinets and breathe some new life into them. Painting over cabinets is really easy and if you follow three simple steps you will have some great looking cabinets that will last a long time.
Some folks just throw some paint on the cabinets and leave it at that. The problem with this is the coat of paint that has been applied just may not last long because there will be some issues with bonding. In order to get good bonding there are some steps that must be taken.
Painting Cabinets - Step 1 Cleaning
Before painting anything the cabinet doors and drawers must be cleaned as well as the face of the cabinets. Using some TSP and a rag will do the trick, any grease or grime must be removed. The cabinets probably have a clear finish on them so for that they should be lightly sanded with some fine sand paper. This will help with the bonding. Also all hardware should be removed, such as door and drawer handles. Be sure and number the doors and drawers so that you will put them back in the same place.  VERY IMPORTANT!
Painting Cabinets - Step 2 Priming
Once the cleaning has been done all of the surfaces need to be primed with high quality primer. This can be accomplished with a brush and small cloth roller. The cloth roller needs to be of the finest nap so that when you roll the primer on it has a very fine smooth texture. Of course some areas need to be brushed on but going over all you can with a roller will produce a finer finish.  Kilz Premium, Zinnser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 or Glidden Gripper are my choices.
Painting Cabinets - Step 3 Painting
This will be the last step to having some beautiful new looking cabinets. As with priming the paint can be applied with a brush and a roller that again has a very fine nap for a smooth look. The paint should be a good quality paint.  Use a Combination Paint and Primer.  ‘Behr’ is my choice.  It is the best. The color is obviously your own choice. Just brush on the paint where you cannot reach with the roller and then go over the rest with the roller getting as close as you can to the brushed in areas for a nice smooth look. For an extra touch if you wanted to protect the finish you could put a protective clear coat of poly over top, however, this is not necessary. You should now be able to enjoy the new look of your cabinets at a much reduced cost than if you were to replace them.
Kenneth Rader is an expert painter and has successfully run a painting company, Ken Rader Interiors L.L.C. since 1987.  Please visit our web site at www.kenraderinteriors.com  which provides many tips.
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As always, “Happy Painting and Decorating”
Ken Rader
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