What Cabinet Refacing Supplies Do I Need?

Just like any home improvement project you choose to take on, the tools and materials you use will either make the job go extremely well or extremely bad.  Of course, cabinet refacing supplies are no different.  If you will remember that you are saving thousands of dollars by not having to totally replace your cabinets, spending extra money to get high quality tools and materials for this project should be no issue.

When thinking of tools you will need for this project, the actual tools needed are minimal.  A screwdriver to remove the hardware,and paint brushes and rollers to apply the finish.  Since you likely have plenty of screwdrivers on hand to deal with this, I'll focus on the brushes and rollers.  Purchase a professional quality 4-1/2" roller frame and the finest shed resistant 1/4" nap roller covers you can find.  Also purchase a professional quality 2" or 2-1/2" flat or angled sash paint brush made for use with all oil-based or alkyd paints, low VOC coatings, enamels, and high-grade acrylics.  Depending on the type painting tools you are used to buying, these may seem quite expensive, but believe me the extra cost will be apparent in the end when you are rewarded with a beautifully applied finish.

Now that your tools are in hand, let's address the paint and primer.  Once again, go for quality.  Skip the discount center and even the big box home improvement store for this project.  Head to the local paint supply store and speak with a knowledgeable sales person there and explain what you are doing.  They should supply you with a professional grade primer and paint designed for cabinet and trim application.  Again, you will spend a little more, but you will be overjoyed with the results.

The combination of professional grade tools and high quality paint designed for cabinet refacing will produce a beautiful finish that will last for many, many years to come.