Updating Metal Kitchen Cabinets

By popi 26 Aug, 2017 Post a Comment

If your home has metal kitchen cabinets you can update them to keep the fun vintage theme but with fresh new colors. What you don t need is a whole lot of money as the transformation will cost you a fraction of even the cheapest new cabinets.

22 Before And After Vintage Metal Cabinet Metal Storage

Use slow even roller or brush strokes for the best coverage and results.

Updating metal kitchen cabinets. Updating kitchen cupboards inexpensively appliance spray paint renews in my kitchen i have a metal cabinet unit about five feet wide with a double bowl sink porcelain with drain boards on either side four cupboard doors and two drawers beneath. A fresh take on knobs and pulls is one of the quickest fixes for what ails your kitchen cabinets. Keeping your existing cabinets will also be a huge money saver.

Cut the copper to the size of the door s raised panel. You will most likely need to apply two coats of paint over a high quality coat of primer. Take your time painting your metal cabinets.

Cut narrow wood trim pieces to create a frame around the copper sheet. A simple sheet of copper metal can transform an outdated kitchen cabinet into an eye catching focal point. All you need to update your old kitchen cabinets is some strong cleaner sandpaper a paintbrush and a little elbow grease.

Before you begin many cabinets and homes from 30 years ago or more may contain lead based paint. And that s news that should sure light up your day. If you are painting your kitchen the extra holes can be filled sanded and smoothed prior to painting so you can start with a clean slate and choose any hardware for your update.

Use a pin nailer to attach the trim pieces and copper to the cabinet s panel. Repainting your metal cabinets may take awhile but your kitchen will look brand new when the transformation is complete. Knobs or handles for the doors and handles or pulls for the drawers.

Browse for new options at your local big box store at handcrafted glass or metal shops or from specialty retailers like restoration hardware which stocks this knob in amber green violet black and clear glass. Take precautions and wear a mask and gloves when doing this project.

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