As functional and convenient as they are, kitchen cabinets can start to look tired and show signs of wear and tear if not maintained well. Bumps, scratches, and food residue can all make your cabinets fade and look drab.
Because cabinets are a big part of any kitchen, when they start to wear out, your kitchen could lose its overall appeal.
Fortunately, this doesn’t mean you need to replace your cabinets—all you need to have is some patience and some quality painting supplies to give your kitchen a trendy makeover
Pro-tips for cabinet color changing
Here are a few cabinet painting tips that can make your life that much easier when you want to get the job done quickly.
Be mindful of the size of the kitchen
What many homeowners may not know is that the choice of color when painting cabinets can affect how big or small the kitchen feels. Conversely, the size of the kitchen could also affect how different shades of paint look.
A good rule of thumb is to go for lighter colors for small kitchens and darker shades for large spaces.
By going for light colors like white, you can make your kitchen look and feel more spacious than it is.
Contrast colors
By contrasting your cabinet color with the primary color of your kitchen, you can create a beautiful and timeless look.
For instance, dark brown cabinets in a kitchen that’s mostly white can give it an elegant and sophisticated appearance.
You could also get creative with cabinet colors and go for multiple hues and shades; use two different colors for top and bottom cabinets to give your kitchen a more playful aesthetic.
Match the cabinet colors with your home’s furniture
If you want a more consistent and cohesive appearance, try to blend your kitchen cabinets with the existing color palette of your kitchen.
You can even go for different shades of the primary color of your kitchen, allowing you to achieve consistency while giving your kitchen a more playful edge.
Guide to hiring the best contractors for the job
Here are a few cabinet painting tips that can make your life that much easier when you want to get the job done quickly.
Be mindful of the size of the kitchen
What many homeowners may not know is that the choice of color when painting cabinets can affect how big or small the kitchen feels. Conversely, the size of the kitchen could also affect how different shades of paint look.
A good rule of thumb is to go for lighter colors for small kitchens and darker shades for large spaces.
By going for light colors like white, you can make your kitchen look and feel more spacious than it is.
Contrast colors
By contrasting your cabinet color with the primary color of your kitchen, you can create a beautiful and timeless look.
For instance, dark brown cabinets in a kitchen that’s mostly white can give it an elegant and sophisticated appearance.
You could also get creative with cabinet colors and go for multiple hues and shades; use two different colors for top and bottom cabinets to give your kitchen a more playful aesthetic.
Match the cabinet colors with your home’s furniture
If you want a more consistent and cohesive appearance, try to blend your kitchen cabinets with the existing color palette of your kitchen.
You can even go for different shades of the primary color of your kitchen, allowing you to achieve consistency while giving your kitchen a more playful edge.
J Brown Painting—your commercial painting experts in San Diego
If you want to give your kitchen cabinets a colorful upgrade, we’ve got you covered.
The quality of our cabinet painting services rivals that of big painting companies, but we also give you the personalized support you’d expect from a smaller one.
At J Brown Painting, we value your time and can work around your busy schedule, ensuring the job gets done ASAP—we’ll even work overnight and on weekends if it means finishing the job on time.
What’s more, you only need to pay 10% upfront—pay the rest only if you’re satisfied with our work 🙂
Our services
Interior painting
J Brown Painting offers a complete range of interior painting services. Whether it’s refreshing your entire home or simply painting trim, our dedicated team is ready to get to work. No project is too big—or too small—for our experienced team of interior painting experts.
Exterior painting
Painting serves two purposes: to protect and to beautify. At J Brown Painting, we put a lot of emphasis on the protection aspect. What are we protecting from? UV rays and moisture. Who knew water and the sun, two things so vital to life, can also destroy your home!
What our customers say
“It’s hard to find a good house painter in San Diego. J Brown Painting is everything you’d want in a contractor: timely, friendly, dependable, and affordable.”
Trish M,
La Jolla, CA
“You can stop searching, Justin is your go-to guy for anything house painting, window washing, power washing, stucco patching, and even gutter cleaning”
Rebecca B,
Pacific Beach, CA
“Justin has worked on my home, my sister’s, and my next door neighbor’s! We all had a fantastic experience. Best painting company in San Diego”
Michelle B,
Mission Beach, CA
What our customers say
“It’s hard to find a good house painter in San Diego. J Brown Painting is everything you’d want in a contractor: timely, friendly, dependable, and affordable.”
Trish M,
La Jolla, CA
“You can stop searching, Justin is your go-to guy for anything house painting, window washing, power washing, stucco patching, and even gutter cleaning”
Rebecca B,
Pacific Beach, CA
“Justin has worked on my home, my sister’s, and my next door neighbor’s! We all had a fantastic experience. Best painting company in San Diego”
Michelle B,
Mission Beach, CA
FAQs
How long does cabinet painting take?
It depends on how many cabinets you have and what their condition is, but generally painting kitchen cabinets takes anywhere from two days to a week.
If the cabinets have physical damage, however, you’ll need to fix them up before painting, which could take a while.
Do I need to clean my cabinets before painting them?
Yes, you do.
You can do this by mixing some dishwasher solution with water and gently washing the cabinets with a sponge or a washcloth. This gets rid of dirt and grime and helps you achieve a quality finish.
How long will the cabinets take to dry?
The paint can dry in just a matter of hours, but it could take up to a month to completely cure. Try to avoid scratching the cabinets as much as possible during this time.
Is sanding important?
Yes, it is.
Sanding ensures you apply paint on a smooth and clean surface, helping you get a clean and smooth look.
