LIFESTYLE → DIY Issue 849 · February 17, 2021

Cabinet Counsel

Cabinet Counsel


Repainting your kitchen cabinets provides just the facelift your kitchen needs

When your kitchen needs updating but a gut job is not in the cards, the next best option is to paint the cabinets. A few coats of a paint have a way of completely reinventing a space, and this is often my first suggestion when faced with tightly budgeted projects.

In my decades as a designer, I’ve come across industrious clients who have expressed interest in tackling this project themselves. I tell them to consider the labor and the materials expense, and then break it down for them. Let me show you how.

The Supplies
  • Sanding sponge: $2+
  • Drop cloth: $3+
  • Painter’s tape: $4+
  • Primer: $17+/gallon
  • Paint color: $25+/gallon
  • 2–2½-inch bristle brush: $4+
  • Mini paint roller: $8_

Every space is subjective because of the diverse factors involved. Square footage, floor plan, and quality of supplies can all affect the final costs.

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