How To Update Metal Kitchen Cabinets

When the paint is dry cut a piece of scrap wallpaper to fit the recessed panel.

How to update metal kitchen cabinets. There are 4 steps to save vintage metal kitchen cabinets. Fill the old hardware holes in the doors with oil- or water-based wood filler drawers and cabinet frames after the final coat of finish is dry. Match the metal to your pendant lights and faucet for a cohesive well thought out look.

According to glass insert manufacturer Bendheim refacing your cabinets costs 80 less than totally replacing them. So if you can bring in the black with your second metal in your kitchen DO IT. To match the color exactly mix two or more shades of oil-based wood putty.

Next thoroughly clean the metal with liquid dish soap until the metal is completely grease-free. Plan on at least two coats of paint. If you want space you can use you can also buy thin cabinets that will fit in the area and pai.

A proper lighting should be installed to support a stunning look of a metal. Not only will a high-gloss finish repel dirty fingerprints better than any matte and its easier to wipe clean it will also simulate the look of metal or glass in a modern setting. To shine up your smooth cabinets paint a high-gloss clear acrylic varnish over your final coat to add depth and effect a glassy finish.

You can update the visual of honey oak cabinets not only by using white paint. Take those same cabinets but update the counters and add some modern knobs a classic tile backsplash and some updated lighting and the entire feel of your kitchen can change. Clean it well from all the greasy that built in during years of using.

The good news is those metal cabinets are very easy to bring back to life. Removing that valence as well as possibly replacing an upper cabinet with some shelving and your kitchen will look brand new and totally pinterest-worthy. Please take a look at the picture above.