The Cabinet Re-Do

What you will need:

• Paint, rollers & accessories 
• Sand Paper
• Screw Driver
• Damp Cloth

Helpful Tips:

• Do not buy cheap paint, you will have to use waaaay too many coats to get the job done.
• Don’t bother with Liquid Sander, it takes just as long to sand by hand and the directions are confusing.
• Do not spray paint the hinges, buy new ones. The paint will flake off every time you open and close the door.
• Paint in a well-lit room.

Instructions:

• Remove all hardware, shelves and drawers.
• Sand the shine finish off of the piece of furniture you are refinishing with sandpaper.
• Wipe down furniture with a damp cloth.
• Paint.
• Paint again (I would suggest applying a clear coat finish also)and allow at least 24 hours for drying time.
• Re-attach hardware, drawers and shelves.

Here are our before and after photos (please forgive the quality of these pics, I’ve been using an old camera because mine is broken- womp womp): 

And, here is the semi finished product in our dining room. I am still working on the decorating, which is taking some time to complete, but I finally have a vision worked out in my head so hopefully I will be able to purchase everything sooner than later to complete my desired look…

Overall, I am relatively excited about our job. This is the first project I have actually conquered and finished. There are a few things I would have done differently but now I know. You do and learn. =)