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Cabinet overhaul

Wendy Milawski Velin

13 years ago

Do you think its possible to paint these stock cabinets? I would like to go white... Wall color will be change to a grey/white... Let me know...

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Laura

13 years ago

Before you paint, add a crown molding and a narrow strip of trim at the bottoms to dress them up a bit. Once you paint, they will look a bit more custom/less builder basic. And add hardware afterwards, use a template to make sure all the knob and pulls are placed the same.
It will look wonderful!

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handymam
13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
If you have a lot of patience and are a meticulous painter, yes, they can be done. I just painted some bathroom cabinets like yours. You really need to take the time to prep them if you are going to do it. But if you do, you can get a nice look.

Or you can pay a professional. :)
Wendy Milawski Velin
Original Author
13 years ago
Is there a book or such on the prepping and painting?
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User
13 years ago
This article may help
http://houzz.com/ideabooks/4415504
ncclayton1
13 years ago
I painted ours with Reclaim and I love them. They are cream, not white.
ahelton142
13 years ago
I say add crown mold paint cabinets and add so nice hardware. Will make huge difference !!!!
ltor
13 years ago
Benjamin Moore White Dove is a great cabinet paint color, esp with your dark floors. I agree that mouldings above, especially, will make them feel more custom. Good luck!

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