If you’re planning on painting your kitchen cabinets, there’s a lot to do before you even start painting. One important decision you have to make is whether you should use a roller, sprayer, or brush. Each of these tools is important for certain parts of the job. To help you get your DIY cabinet makeover done right, here’s what you need to know.
When to Use a Roller
Rollers are a great way to cover a large surface area quickly. However, they aren’t great at the smaller details. For this reason, rollers are often used in combination with paintbrushes to complete a kitchen cabinet painting job. You can paint the fronts and backs of each cabinet surface with a roller first, then use a brush to get into the nooks and crannies of the doors and drawer fronts, as well as the interior of your cabinets. A roller will get a fairly even finish, but you can often tell when cabinets have been painted with a roller because of the slight texture. For best results, paint quickly and don’t go over a spot again with the roller once it’s started to dry, as this can create a more uneven texture.
When to Use a Sprayer
There’s a reason most cabinet painters use a sprayer—it’s quicker and provides the best results. That is, as long as you know how to use a sprayer. Don’t let painting your kitchen cabinets be the first time you use one. If it is, then it can lead to common cabinet painting mistakes like over-spraying certain areas and under-spraying others. This will result in a messy, uneven finish.
Another complexity that comes with using a sprayer on your own is that it requires more time to prep. Before you even begin spraying, you must first protect the space by covering up appliances and countertops to ensure they don’t get splattered. (You probably should prepare your kitchen before using a roller or paintbrush too, but it’s absolutely essential with a sprayer.)
If you’re willing to put in a little practice first and thoroughly prep your space, using a sprayer is your best option for painting your cabinets yourself.
When to Use a Brush
A lot of DIY-ers make the mistake of just using a brush to paint kitchen cabinets. The problem with this method is that it takes a lot of time and also leaves behind drip marks and brush strokes. When painting your kitchen cabinets, you can use a brush to get into the corners and crevices, as well as for touch ups once your kitchen cabinets are painted. You can also use a brush for the interior of your cabinets to ensure all the surfaces are coated. Otherwise, opt for a roller or a sprayer for the majority of the kitchen cabinet painting work.
Why You Should Turn to N-Hance for Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets
Rather than taking your chances and painting kitchen cabinets on your own, let N-Hance of Albuquerque handle the work! We are experts at painting kitchen cabinets and have all the tools and equipment to deliver a factory-like finish. This means no drips, streaks, imperfections, or guesswork. The surface of your cabinets will be flawless and beautiful when we’re done with them.
Plus, we’ll save you plenty of time. We can generally complete cabinet painting jobs in as little as three days. This means you will have brand new cabinets without all the downtime, hassle, and headaches that come with DIY kitchen cabinet painting – which often takes weeks to complete.
Simply clear out your cabinets and remove items from your countertops and we’ll take care of the rest. Go to work, get your kids from school, or just kick your feet up. We’ll take care of all the hard work to transform your kitchen.
One of the secrets behind our fast work is our proprietary LightSpeed® Nano technology. This system uses UV light to cure your cabinets instantly, instead of having to wait hours to days for them to dry. LightSpeed Nano also ensures a rock-hard finish that is durable and resistant to scratches, stains, and other kinds of wear and tear.
Professional Cabinet Painting in Albuquerque
Choosing N-Hance of Albuquerque means an easier, faster approach to painting your kitchen cabinets in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Our services are just a fraction of the cost of a complete cabinet renovation. Yet, we’ll make your cabinets look fresh and new in a way that works better for your budget.
Ready to get started or learn more? Call us at (505) 314-1997 today to set up a FREE consultation and get a price quote on your kitchen cabinet project.