Should I Paint My Cherry Cabinets?
Should I Paint my Cherry Cabinets? Since your hear we are assuming you have solid cherry cabinets. I will further assume you are not happy with the look and feel of your kitchen? Have you been looking at Pinterest, Google images, watching HGTV or YouTube videos about painting kitchen cabinets? Are you afraid of making the right decision? Then you are not alone. I too have felt this fear and faced these same questions so you are in the right place. Let dive into why you are here- Should I paint my cherry cabinets? Hello Everyone, I am David Cook with Dfranco Painting and Wallpaper, here in Huntley, IL. If you are like many of our customers in the Chicagoland area, such as Elgin, Algonquin, or Crystal Lake, you have a home that has wood cabinets. You know people that have made the improvement to their kitchen with new counter tops, new faucets and now your wondering- Should I Paint these cabinets too? Will it last? Will these guys do good work. Will it rain today? – that I cant help you with, its Illinois- anything can happen! How much will it cost? These are the two questions most people are asking when facing the question or problem of kitchen remodeling, (how much and how long long will it take) but for most people, it is the same answer. The number 1 asked question about painting cabinets is- “How much does it cost to paint cabinets?” Right now, you can expect about $145.00 per cabinet to have it painted. That is an average so you can do some rough math by counting your cabinets. When you look at the cost to replace your cabinets, it will be 70% more expensive than painting them and with the money you save by painting, you can now upgrade your door hardware, your countertops, your sink, and most likely your appliances to have a new kitchen you want and enjoy. The other cost is the loss of your kitchen. If you replace your cabinets, think about the fact: How long does it take to paint cabinets? For us and average size kitchen is about 20-30 cabinet boxes. With this type of kitchen size, we typically need 4-5 days to repaint the cabinets. There are some other factors that affect how long it will take to paint your cabients such as: FAQ’s about painting cabinets.. here is a video- it is a bit longer but it is worth it. What color can I paint my cabinets? The best part about painting cabients is that YOU decide what color you want! You can go to any JC Licht Store, or Sherwin Williams store in the Chicagoland area, pick any color you want- you can even pick two colors if you wish!! (If you select the whites from BEHR- we may not be able to match it 100%) What do I need to do to prepare for cabinet painting? What a great question! We have a system to get you ready as well, but for the most part.. here is a quick checklist for you of things to get ready before we arrive: Will I have access to my kitchen while its being painted? YES!! You have just read the inconvenience of replacing your cabinets with new ones. When we paint them, you get to use your kitchen every day! There may be a few hours in the course of the day we have plastic around your appliances to protect them, but every night you use your kitchen! And since you don’t have doors you can access everything in your kitchen quicker! (That one was meant to bring a smile). Dfranco Cabinet Painting Process. This is a high level quick review of the process we use when painting cabinets Is Painting cabinets right for me? Before the details of how, there are several questions you have to be able to honestly answer to know if painting your cherry cabinets is a good solution for you. Things to Consider Before Painting Your Cherry Cabinets But! There is always a but. There are a few things you need to be aware of if you have never had a kitchen or any cabinets that are painted. Painted cabinets are not like stained wood cabinets. I know you are here because you want to know about cherry cabinets, however, if your cabinets are pine-stained cherry color, this is not for you. Pine cabinets are not good candidates for paint. But you have solid Cherry! Stained cherry cabinets have a finish that has penetrated the wood fibers themselves to bond into the wood. Paint on a cabinet is given a bonding primer to stick to the surface of the cabinet. Then the paint is put on top of the primer. This is the same in a new factory cabinet or a refinished one like you are thinking about now. Keep in mind, at the end of the day this is paint. It is a hard shell, it will resist stains, it will be washable, it will look impressive. Paint on wood can chip upon impact and wood doors will not allow you to place wet towels or rags on them and not become damaged. I have to give you those buts up front so you know. I have painted my cabinets in my home, people are doing it every day, and I believe it a great way to not just improve the look of your kitchen but change how you feel about the most important room in your home. Cleaning painted cabinets Seems simple- just grab a rag and start washing right? NOT! water and wood are not friends. Using a hardwood floor cleaner, or vinegar and water are the best options. You don’t want anything to leave residue on cabinet surfaces. It Worked For These People, And It Will Work For You Here’s what it did for me… Before I met Daphne and we were married, she had her cabinets