Whether you have an old 30-year-old red mahogany dresser that needs some love or a plain white IKEA vanity that your kids banged their forks on one too many times, you can give it a makeover with paint. A fresh coat of paint or stain can breathe new life into your bathroom cabinets and transform the entire space. And you can choose from hundreds of color options—a simple hue or a bold statement can set the tone for your bathroom’s design.
While you’re at it, don’t forget about your hardware. Replacing the handles and pulls on your cabinet doors and drawers can give them a fresh look. From brushed nickel to antique brass, there’s a wide range of options to match your bathroom’s style and palette. If you’re going with a more modern design, sleek handles in matte black or satin nickel are an excellent choice. For a fun look, try knobs in the shape of sports balls like basketballs or soccer balls.
Before you get started, remove the cabinet doors and drawers from their frames using a screwdriver. You may also want to label each door and drawer with its contents so you can put it back together in the correct order when the painting is done. Lay down a drop cloth to protect the floor around the vanity from sanding dust and errant paint. If you are planning to sand your cabinets, do so outside and wear a mask to avoid breathing in the dust. Apply your chosen finish in thin coats and let each one dry completely before applying the next. Once the final coat is applied, seal your refreshed vanity with a clear polyurethane or stain to enhance durability and add a protective layer that’s mildew-resistant.
In some cases, replacing rather than refinishing your bathroom cabinets is the better option. This is particularly true if your cabinets are heavily damaged, warped, or cracked. You should also consider replacing your cabinets if you’re changing the placements of your doors and drawers or moving them to a different wall.
Refinishing your bathroom cabinets can be a two to three-day project, depending on the amount of work that needs to be done. The first phase of the process occurs on-site, where Tampa cabinet refinishing will spend up to a few days coating your cabinet frames. They will begin by removing the existing cabinet doors and drawer fronts, then tape off the rest of your bathroom to keep it safe from the sanding and spraying processes. Then they will wash, sand, prime, repair blemishes, and caulk the frame. They will also re-install the cabinet doors and drawers, along with any knobs or pulls you’ve selected. The second phase takes place off-site at the Summit shop, where they will apply three coats of commercial-grade acrylic finishes to your cabinet frames in a clean and contaminant-free spray booth. Once the coatings are dry, they will be sent back to your home to be installed.