Coats for Cabinets - Madison Home

Almost every home falls victim to design trends. Whether tomorrow or decades from now, a morning comes when you walk into your kitchen and ask if it is time for a facelift. The good news is giving your kitchen an entirely new feel does not mean investing in an entirely new kitchen.

This may seem like another article on why painting your kitchen or bathroom cabinets is oftentimes the best decision you can make to revive your living spaces, and it is. There really is not much that compares to paint’s ability to transform a room so stunningly and immediately. Spray-Net’s Dale Tomalin walks us through the most important things to consider before putting brush to board.

Choosing the right colors might just be the hardest part because it feels the most permanent. This choice is going to define the room you will be experiencing for years to come. Hardware and paint stores have swatches you can use to start visualizing your space, and these swatches often indicate complementary colors to highlight and frame the room. Some retailers even have a click-and -paint option on their website, where you can upload a picture of a room and use their color pallet to create a more complete representation of the impact various colors will have.

After determining a color scheme, you will need to decide whether you are doing this yourself or hiring a professional. It is not just a matter of cost versus time, but also one of cost versus quality. “It is crucial to use a painting professional who specializes in cabinet painting rather than a general painter,” says Dale. “Cabinets require specific techniques, materials, and expertise to ensure a durable and flawless finish. Doing it yourself or hiring a general painter can lead to costly mistakes and risks that compromise the final result.” Are you confident in your abilities, or would you find more comfort knowing it was done by a professional?

Regardless of the direction you take, you will be saving money. For those looking at various upgrades or additions to a room, choosing to not buy and install new cabinetry might mean a nicer stove or new countertops. Maybe you have been wanting to get rid of a chandelier and switch to canned lighting or vice versa. “By being more cost effective and using what is there, you can focus on other elements to enhance the overall refresh,” says Dale.

Part of the vision might be incorporating an island into your kitchen. Finding a paint that matches your existing cabinets is nearly impossible, but repainting your cabinets and those on your new island creates the illusion that it has always been there. Even if the island is more of an accent piece, paint is a great way to marry it to the space, adding to the wow factor.

If you are looking to just paint, you are also significantly shortening the time you will be without your kitchen. “Where [Spray-Net] shines is a full kitchen remodel can take weeks and months, but our process only takes days,” says Dale. “We are able to complete transformations effectively.” If you work with a professional, you will also stress much less on the logistics of the project. Spray-Net even provides free color consultations—ideal for a family on the go.

Another benefit to using a professional painter versus a general handyman is guaranteeing you are using a high-quality paint. Unsurprisingly, a lot of people try to save a buck by going with a cheaper paint that can get the job done, but nobody wants to walk into a room a few months after painting it and notice chipping or peeling. Higher-quality paints are also easier to clean, which is essential in a room prone to food and grease stains.

The best consumer-grade products certainly have a lot to offer, giving the do-it-yourselfer something that will last until the next paint job. The added benefit of going with Spray-Net is receiving a factory finish. “Our cabinet coating is a 2K catalyzed product,” says Dale. This equates to unmatched durability, meaning cabinet doors banging into each other through normal use is not going to result in the scratches and dents expected with other paints.

Now is the best time of year to think about that last interior project before the warmer months arrive. Take a moment to sit in your kitchen and determine whether it is time for a change. Appreciating every room in the house is one of the main perks of homeownership, and as Dale says, “The kitchen is the heart of the home.”