How To Paint Doors And Cabinets That Look Amazing Without Spraying (5 Steps)
- -Tyler Logan (Logan Painting)
- Oct 27, 2018
- 3 min read
So you have decided that the doors or cabinets in your home need some love. For the untrained professional or even moderate painter, this may seem like a job best suited for a paint sprayer. Spraying your project is of course and perfect option, however time, budget, and availability of a sprayer all may leave you in a pinch. I have the perfect advice of how to achieve this without spraying with a few simple steps. I've have been painting doors and cabinets for years as a professional painter and here is all you need.
PREP WORK
All good paint projects require prep work. This will ensure your job comes out great, and your paint job lasts a long time.
1. Cleaning:
I Use Paint Deglosser for the first step. It cleans the surface (better than any clearer) and will make any sheen disappear. This allows you paint to grip and bond to the surface better. Wipe the surface to be painted with this, let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then wipe it off with a wet cloth. Now your surface is ready to paint.
2. Sanding:
You may find that your painted door or cabinets have imperfections. I always advise to give your project a look over before painting to see if there are burs and ghosts of old painting past. Simply knock these down with a piece of sandpaper or a sanding sponge. I recommend 220 grit sandpaper or a very fine sanding sponge for this process.
3. The Tools- Where the magic happens!
All you need to get the job done are a paint brush, a mini-roller and a rolling pan.
1. Paint Brush-
This is for cutting in your edges tightly and getting any hard to reach areas. I recommend a Chinex brush. This brush leaves less brush stroke and cleans east.
These can be found at any Home Depot or Sherwin Williams
2. THE MINI ROLLER- The most important tool
This trick is the one I use on all my rolling projects. A microfiber mini roller will leave virtually no stipple or roller lines. It is almost impossible to have a bad paint job with these.
I recommend the Purdy 3/8 nap microfiber rollers at Sherwin Williams. Make sure to get the matching roller frame also.
4. Priming
Using a primer is always advised in the paint world. The marketing of certain Do-All paints has been popular is recent years, but are not ideal when dealing with high traffic surfaces on their own. Use a high quality primer TINTED to the exact color of your top coat. This ensures 2 coat coverage of your painted surface.
Recommended primers
1. Sherwin Williams- ProBlock (oil based)
I like a good oil based primer over cabinets that have polyurethane or a stain on them. This product will seal any surface and is very versatile. It is oil though, so have proper ventilation and use gloves.
2. Benjamin Moore- Fresh Start (latex)
This primer is my go to for any project. If the door or cabinets are already painted or are raw wood, this is the best primer by far.
5. Top Coat (Paint)
There are two very high quality paints that I recommend for doors and cabinets. Although they are on the more expensive side, they are as good as their price indicates. For doors, you can use a lesser product but they will not look and last as long as these two products.
1. Sherwin Williams- Emerald Urethane (latex)
This paint goes on silly smooth and also dries that way. It is one of the best trim enamel paints I have ever encountered. It levels brilliantly and dries in about an hour. This is my top option.
2. Benjamin Moore- Advance (Latex)
Side by side this paint is just as good as the Emerald Urethane. It dries a bit faster which can lead to problems if you have drips or sags. Watch this after you apply it to make sure it does not drip. It also is a bit less expensive than Emerald. Excellent leveling and dried surface.
Application Tip:
When rolling, always keep a wet edge. Use a downward roll to "Finish Roll" your surface. This well let everything dry in the same stroke and pattern.
Happy Painting!!
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