Painting Your Kitchen
Your kitchen is among the most important rooms in your house. It is a room in which friends and family can gather to share meals together and to socialize. Painting your kitchen can breathe new life into it. When you choose the right paint and the right professional kitchen painters, your kitchen can be transformed into the inviting space that you have dreamed of. Here are some tips for painting your kitchen.
How to Prepare Your Kitchen for Paint
Before you begin your kitchen painting project, it is important that you properly prepare the room and the walls. Preparation can make a large difference in the results that you obtain.
Start by moving your accessories, displays, and countertop appliances. When you move large appliances, be careful. Many refrigerators have water connections that will need to be disconnected. Gas stoves also need to be disconnected to move them. If you are not experienced in how to disconnect appliances, you should get help from a professional.
After you have moved everything, you next need to remove hardware. This includes removing the outlet covers and the hardware for your cabinet doors. Keep all of the fasteners and screws together in a zippered bag. Tape plastic bags around your fixtures and doorknobs.
Next, cover your floors with drop cloths. Lay the cloths as closely as possible to your baseboards. If you use plastic drop cloths, make certain to cover them with newspapers so that you won’t slip on paint spills.
You should then tape the top edge of your baseboards with painter’s tape that is at least 2 inches wide. Tape moldings, window frames, and doors that will not be painted.
With a scraper, remove flaking paint from the walls. Use a vacuum to remove debris from holes or cracks. Use patching compound to fill holes and surface cracks. When you fill them with your putty knife, cover slightly past the edges of the hole. Then, use the putty knife to smooth the surface. After it has thoroughly dried, smooth it by sanding the surface with fine grit sandpaper. Repeat these steps as necessary until you have a smooth surface.
After you have patched the holes and cracks and have allowed them to thoroughly dry, you will need to prime the walls over your patching compound. Ensure that it is completely dry before you prime the patched area.
Your walls need to be thoroughly cleaned before you paint them. The walls in your kitchen can get grease and food on them. These substances can cause problems with the adhesion of your paint to the walls. Use a sponge mop to clean your ceiling and walls with TSP cleaner mixed with water according to the package instructions. Move from top to bottom as you clean. After you have cleaned your ceiling and walls, rinse them with water and allow them to thoroughly dry. You can find TSP cleaner in the paint department of most hardware stores. Since it is a concentrate, it is stronger than ordinary cleaners. Because of some state regulations, you might not be able to find it in all areas.
Finally, clean the trim, including your windowsills and moldings that you intend to paint. Remove all of the dust by using a vacuum. Vacuum thoroughly along your baseboards. If you do not remove all of the dust and dirt, it can make your walls look bumpy after they are painted.
You should not skip primer for your walls. It is essential if you want your results to look professional. Drywall, patching compound, wood, and plaster all must be primed to seal their surfaces. When you use primer on your surfaces, you will need less of the topcoat and your final color will appear richer.
If you will simply be repainting woodwork or walls that are in excellent condition and are not making a dramatic color change, you might not need to use a primer before your kitchen painting project.
What Types of Equipment do you Need to Paint Your Kitchen?
To prepare and paint your kitchen, you will need the following pieces of equipment:
- Enough drop cloths to completely cover the floor
- 2″ or wider painter’s tape
- Paint rollers, 2″ angled paint brush
- Extension handle for your paint roller to reach high places
- Painting clothes
- Goggles
- Putty knife
- Patching compound
- Plastic bags
- Ladder
- Edger
- Screwdriver to unscrew outlet covers
- Vacuum
- TSP cleaner for the walls
- Sponge
- Primer
The Kitchen Paint Colors of Your Choice
If you hire professional kitchen painters, they will have their own equipment to use.
What are some of the hottest colors for kitchens right now?
The kitchen paint colors that you choose should complement your appliances and design.
Classic black-and-white kitchens are coming back in style. If you have a modern kitchen, you can go with a dark gray or black. If you desire more warmth, using splashes of bright red or yellow can enliven the room. Finally, if you want a classic look that will not go out of style, you can opt for white for your cabinets and walls. If you choose white, consider adding some color to your backsplashes.
Understand the Difference Between Satin or Semi-Gloss Paint
When you purchase paint, you will notice that they come in a variety of sheens that range from flat to high-gloss finishes. You should avoid using flat or matte paints in your kitchen because they are more difficult to clean. Shinier finishes are easier to clean. You want to choose a finish that will allow you to use soap and water to clean your walls. This means that satin or semi-gloss paints are the best options.
Satin finishes have slightly more of a sheen than eggshell finishes. When you use a satin paint in your kitchen, it will appear soft on your walls. Satin finishes also help to resist mildew, dirt, and stains.
Semi-gloss paint is a little glossier than satin paint. It reflects light and glows without being too shiny. Semi-gloss paint is also durable and can be cleaned. It is a great option for painting your kitchen.
If you have walls that have problems, semi-gloss finishes will show the imperfections in your wall. Make certain to fill all holes and cracks before you paint to avoid this issue.
Why it is so much easier to have a pro paint your kitchen for you Getting professional help with your kitchen painting project in Edmond OK from Kaleidoscope Paint is a much better choice than attempting the job on your own. We have our own tools, so you will not have to buy them. We take all of the necessary steps to protect your kitchen before we paint it and can help to patch holes correctly for the best results. When you choose us for your kitchen painting project, we can help you to choose the right color to complement your kitchen’s design scheme. Our painting professionals are focused on giving you the highest-quality results. To learn more, contact us today by calling 405.757.0029, or fill out our online contact form to obtain a free quote.