Do you have a nice closet that you think doesn't look good? Don't worry, we can help you figure out how to brush it up and look back to its full potential. And guess what? It's super easy.
There are several ways to spice up your closet, including spraying your closet, painting your closet, and using touch up pens for minor touch ups.
Touch-up pens
Let's start very simply. If you just need to make a few minor touch ups, a touch up pen will do. This is a pen that allows you to precisely fill in small gaps and freshen up markings that don't match the original color of your case. Make sure you choose the correct color correction pen so that your case is all a matching color. You can ask a color expert or your closet salesperson to help decide what color your closet is if you are not sure. Touch-up pens can be purchased online and in multiple stores.
Cabinet painting
You've decided to freshen up your entire closet, not just a few cracks – cool, easy! Before removing the paint, there are a few steps you should take first for the best result. If you are someone who believes that reviving your closets will be difficult, don't worry. Painting cabinets doesn't have to be difficult. It can take time and precision, but it can be fun when you know what you're doing. It can also be very easy to get a competent company to do the job for you, and it can save you time to go through your day worry-free.
Before you start painting, you need to decide whether to choose a new color or to match your original color. If you choose option two, you may need a few samples to help you find the perfect color match. If you are not sure, ask someone for help. Pick up some colors, test them out in your closets, and wait for them to try to make your decision – exciting things!
Step 1
Take everything from your closets and remove the hardware. We all know how difficult it is to paint buttons and handles, and we also know that there is usually a lot of chipping around them. Therefore, it is easiest to remove the handles and screw them back in later. This makes it easier for you to access good painting work.
step 2
You should put plastic sheeting on your floor and cover any surfaces that you don't want to put paint on. Spills happen even to experts! Don't worry if you don't have plastic wrap or just don't want to buy one. You can use old towels or bed linen that you are welcome to throw in the trash later. However, we definitely recommend plastic wrap so that it is easiest to store after cleaning!
step 3
Next, you'll want to tidy up your closets. Many of us are guilty of not washing our closets, but now is the time. You can use water, some form of soap, a degreaser, and anything else you think fit to remove excess dirt and stubborn grease. It's important not to skip this step as your paint may not adhere properly or it may not have a nice finish. Plus, it's filthy, and who wants filthy cabinets, especially if you are reviving them?
Step 4
Your closets are clean and dry. You probably look a little better already. But you still have a few more steps to take to achieve the perfect result! Next, sand down your closet. Get it to feel and look smooth. Once you are happy with your smooth finish, you can move on to step 5.
Step 5
Time to prime! We're so close to painting, but first we have to prime. Think of this as a primer that will help your paint adhere properly and leave a long-lasting, beautiful end result. You want to be happy with your finished cabinets so make sure you get a base coat so they will stay in great condition for a long time.
Finally step 6
It's finally fun – painting!
You can use a brush if you find this is easier for you to do. However, we recommend a spray painting machine for a faster, smoother applicant – but don't worry if not! This is the time you have been waiting for to revive your cabinets with the color you have chosen after all the preps.
Paint your cabinets until you have an even finish. After you have applied a coat and a bold color and no patch areas are visible, allow the paint to dry. After a couple of hours, return to your cabinets and see how the result looks dry. If you need to go over them again, it's perfectly fine to do a second coat. Then repeat the process of drying and rechecking.
Hopefully after reading this article and considering just six steps you will feel a little more confident in reviving your closets. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that when you can really just make the ones you've seen, like they have a new life, they need to get brand new ones. Remember that getting new kitchen cabinets is not that easy. You have to pay someone to rip out the old ones and put the new ones in, not forgetting that you have to buy the actual cabinets yourself.
You will spend less money bringing your current cabinets to life and probably less time too. But as mentioned earlier, if you don't have the time or patience, the paint companies are happy to do the job for you and make your cabinets look great again, as you deserve them.
