Get the Look of New Kitchen Cabinets the Easy Way

In this kitchen makeover, we'll show you how you can get the look of brand new kitchen cabinets for thousands of dollars less than it would cost to replace them. We upgraded the finish of these kitchen cabinets in just a few simple steps using Rust-Oleum's Cabinet Transformations.

Above, you see the results. Below, you can see how these kitchen cabinets looked before the transformation. It looks almost like a totally new kitchen. We particularly like the two-tone look of white cabinets on top and gray below. Check out the chalkboard painted onto the kitchen cabinets, too.

Here's how we did it.

Inexpensive Kitchen Cabinet Makeover

Supplies

• Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations Kit - Pure White


• Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations Kit - Gray


• Drop Cloths


• Painter's Tape


• Lint-Free Cloths (included in kit)


• Stir Sticks (included in kit)


• Latex Gloves


• Synthetic Paint Brushes


• Cabinet Hardware


• Disposable Mixing Container


• Screw Driver


• Drill


• Primer (if coating over raw wood)

Before You Start

Set up your work space in a well ventilated area such as your garage. Lay out a drop cloth to protect your surroundings from any excess paint.

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Step 1 - Remove Kitchen Cabinet Doors and Hardware

First, remove the cabinet doors and drawers from the frames, and remove the hardware.

Tip: Number each cabinet door using painter's tape and sketch a layout of your cabinets as a guide. This will help you remember which cabinet door goes where. Label plastic bags with corresponding numbers, and as you remove the cabinet doors, place the appropriate hardware in each bag.

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Step 2 - Tape Off Cabinets

Tape off your cabinet frames so that you don't get any paint on your walls or backsplash. Use a drop cloth on the floor and countertops for added protection.

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Step 3 - Degloss Cabinets

Now that your cabinets and workspace are fully prepped, it's time to start applying the deglosser from your Cabinet Transformations Kit. The deglosser will eliminate the need for sanding or stripping to save you time (and a mess).

Wearing your latex gloves, apply a generous amount of deglosser onto the scrub pad provided in the kit, and thoroughly wipe each cabinet door.

Be sure to apply the deglosser to all corners and divots in the cabinet doors. Once you're done, wipe away any excess deglosser with a damp rag, and then wipe again with a dry rag to ensure that all of the product is removed.

Repeat this step on the remaining doors and cabinet frames. Once you're finished, the cabinets should have a matte appearance.

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Step 4 - Apply Gray Bond Coat

Now we'll get started painting the gray cabinets.

Take out the gray bond coat from your Cabinet Transformations Kit and stir it thoroughly with a stir stick. To make painting easier, we recommend pouring a small amount of bond coat into a disposable container and working from that rather than the can.

Use a high quality synthetic paint brush to apply the bond coat in even coats, brushing in the direction of the wood grain.

Remove any built-up paint from the corners and crevices of your cabinets with the tip of the brush so you get a smooth and even finish.

Let the first coat dry for 2-3 hours, and then apply a second coat.

Follow this step to apply the gray bond coat to the fronts and backs of your cabinet doors, and the outside of your cabinet frames.

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Step 5 - Apply White Bond Coat

Apply the white bond coat to your remaining cabinet doors and frames using the same technique you used in Step 4 when you applied the gray bond coat. Both your gray and white cabinets will need to dry for at least eight hours before you can move on to applying the top coat.

Tip: There is not enough paint to coat the inside of your cabinet frames. If you are applying Cabinet Transformations over raw wood, a primer (Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3) will be required.

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Step 6 - Apply Top Coat

Now that your cabinets are dry, you can get started on applying the top coat. The protective top coat from your Cabinet Transformations Kit provides extra protection against stains and scratches.

Stir your top coat thoroughly with a stir stick. Then, using a clean synthetic paint brush, apply an even coat to the cabinet frames, brushing in the direction of the wood grain.

The top coat dries quickly, so be careful not to over brush.

Repeat this step on the kitchen cabinet doors. Then, let the doors and frames dry completely for at least 12 hours.

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Step 7 - Replace Cabinet Doors

After 12 hours, you can reinstall your kitchen cabinet doors.

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Step 8 - Add New Drawer Pulls and Knobs

Once your doors are all back in place, add your new drawer pulls and knobs to finish the look.

Wait at least 24 hours before returning the cabinets to regular use.

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Now step back and enjoy your stunningly transformed kitchen cabinets!

For a special touch, turn one end of your kitchen cabinets into a hub for menus, messages, and reminders with Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Brush-On Paint. Paint mason jars with Rust-Oleum spray paints to add a personal touch.

TIP: The Cabinet Transformations Kit comes with a glaze. The glaze is a personal preference and an optional step. We did not apply the glaze for this project.

Take a look at some before and after photos of a Cabinet Transformations project by a Home Depot customer. Take a look, too, at our Cabinet Transformations video for more on how to use this product.

We have many more DIY projects here on The Home Depot Blog, and follow our All About Paint board on Pinterest for more paint project ideas and tutorials.

You can find Rust-Oleum's Cabinet Transformations in The Home Depot's Paint Department, along with anything you'll need for your next painting project.

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DIY Laundry Room Storage Center

This DIY laundry room storage center makes clever use of black pipe, a towel rack and robe hooks keep everything tidy and organized. It adds some personality to what is often a not-so-inspiring part of the house.

Here's the step-by-step tutorial so you can make your own laundry room storage center.

Materials for Laundry Room Storage Center

• Liberty Hardware Flat Black Robe Hook Value Pack


• Liberty Hardware Coat and Hat Hook with Ceramic Accents


• Plywood


• 1 x 8 Common Board


• Base Cap Moulding


• Minwax Wood Stain in Honey


• Americana Decor Chalk Paint in Vintage


• Steel Pipes and Flanges (see below)


• Wood Glue

Tools

• Drill


• Miter Saw


• Nail Gun

You can rent these tools from The Home Depot. Visit our Tool and Truck Rental Center.

Pipe Pieces to Build the Shelf Bracket

• (1) 18-in. Black pipe


• (4) Flanges


• (2) Elbow pieces


• (4) Nipples

Cut plywood to 28 in. wide by 24 in. tall

Cut 1 x 8 common board to 22 in.

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Step 1: Build Steel Pipe Shelf Bracket

Lay out all of your pipe pieces, and then thread them together to build your bracket, according to the images below.

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Step 2: Cut the Moulding for the Frame

This organization center will be 28 in. wide by 24 in. tall.

You can have an associate at your local Home Depot store cut your plywood to that size. If you prefer to cut it yourself but don't have your own tools, Home Depot has a great tool rental service, which is the perfect way to try out tools at home before purchasing your own.

Since I had my plywood cut to size at Home Depot, I asked them to also cut my 1 x 8 common board for my shelf. I had this cut to 22 in. so that it would fit between my moulding frame.

Here, we're using moulding that's already primed for painting, but you can always choose an unfinished moulding if you will be staining yours.

Cut a 45-degree angle at one end of your moulding using a miter saw.

Measure the outside edge of your moulding to 28 inches.

Make a second 45-degree cut at this other end, but be sure that the angle is at the opposite direction! It helps if you place your cut moulding pieces in place on the board to be sure that your cuts were done correctly.

Repeat for the remaining three sides of the moulding frame.

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Step 3: Stain and Paint

Lightly sand the plywood, edges of your moulding, and shelf. If you are going to stain your moulding, you should lightly sand this, as well.

Wipe off the sawdust.

Apply a thin coat of stain to your plywood base and shelves using a foam brush or wiping cloth. We're using Honey wood stain from Minwax for its warm wood tone.

Let the stain sit for about five minutes, then wipe off the excess stain with a clean rag.

Repeat these steps for the shelf.

Tip: We left the sides of the plywood unstained, in order to paint them later, once the moulding is attached.

Apply a coat of paint to the moulding. You can add a second coat, depending on how saturated you want the color. We used Americana Decor's Chalky Paint in Vintage; this light blue color looks great against the Honey stain.

Let everything dry before moving on to the next step.

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Step 4: Attach the Moulding

Apply a thin beading of wood glue to the back of the moulding, and press the moulding firmly on to your plywood.

Once the glue has cured, use a brad nailer and 3/4 -in. brad nails for additional support.

Tip: You might need different size nails depending on the thickness of your moulding and plywood.

Tip: You might find that some glue seeps out after nailing the moulding down. If this happens, you can remove the excess glue by wiping it off with a damp cloth.

Since we did not stain the side of the plywood earlier, we now paint the side since the moulding is attached. It is much easier to do this step now, rather than when doing the painting earlier, because this way you don't have to worry about getting paint on the top of the board.

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Step 5: Attach Hooks and Pipe Shelf

To be sure all your laundry supplies will fit properly on your organization center, position everything you're going to store on the board before committing to a layout. Once you're confident that everything will fit, center the pipe shelf bracket left to right, and made sure it's level by measuring down from the moulding.

We're using Liberty Hardware's single prong robe hooks for this organization center. They're the perfect size for all of the products the kinds of products that will hang on the organization center. Black is a good color, too, because they coordinate well with the black pipe.

Use a pen to mark all your screw holes. Drill the holes for the screws using a 3/16-in. drill bit. This helps to prevent your wood from splitting.

Depending on the thickness of your plywood, you might need to pick up some screws, in case the provided hardware is too long.

Use a drill or screw driver to attach your hooks, pipe shelf bracket, and shelf.

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Step 6: Hang Your Organization Center

To attach your organization center to the wall, pre-drill holes in the the plywood board, and then screw it directly into wood studs. If you aren't sure where your wood studs are, be sure to use wall anchors for your appropriate type of wall.

To hang the ironing board, use the coat and hat hook with aqua blue ceramic accents. The aqua blue color looks great with the trim on this organization center.

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Step 7: Style!

Check out our tutorial for laundry room storage shelves made from pipe, and many more DIY projects here on The Home Depot Blog.

Follow our Easy DIY Projects board on Pinterest, too, for more DIY tutorials and ideas.

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We CLEANED UP in this Laundry Room Redo!

We recently completed another project for our friend. She wanted to redo her laundry room. Yes, it was in serious need of a redo!

Here is what we started with:

We pulled everything out and took the washer and dryer off their pedestals. We made platforms for them to sit on, then added moulding around the edges. We attached the moulding with Velcro. It pops off and the washer and dryer can easily be brought down from the pedestals. We also added pads to the bottom of the pedestals so they can slide out to access everything.

While we were halfway through the project, her washer died. What timing! :(

We added beadboard, dark grey paint and chair railing to the walls, a new light fixture and new dark flooring.

A new cabinet and shelves up above keep the supplies hidden and provide a place for some cute accessories.

A plain door from Home Depot was cut and painted to provide a place to fold and set clothes.

I think it turned out SO cute!

Thanks for your visit!

Pam

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