{"id":10200,"date":"2019-09-25T16:39:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T20:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ottawa.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&#038;p=10200"},"modified":"2024-01-21T18:35:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T23:35:06","slug":"should-you-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/community\/should-you-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Painting your kitchen cabinets is a rewarding task that if done correctly can really tie your home together.\u00a0 When relatives and friends visit, enjoying food and drinks are a huge part of the occasion!\u00a0 Having a stellar kitchen that pops with color or creates a vibe is important to stand out and create a great impression.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you paint your cabinets?<\/h2>\n<p>First you must choose your color.\u00a0 If you choose a color that is darker, you might have to apply a primer coat the cabinets so they take the new color easily.\u00a0 Additionally, if there are any cracks or issues with the wood itself there can be issues when applying each layer of paint.<\/p>\n<h2>Paint vs. Stain?<\/h2>\n<p>You can also choose to stain your kitchen cabinets.\u00a0 Staining is the process of applying a staining coat which penetrates and protects the longevity of the wood.\u00a0 Staining can wear away though and requires multiple coats and re-coats to get it to work.\u00a0 It also doesn\u2019t need a prime like paint does and doesn\u2019t last as long.\u00a0 It\u2019s best to ask a professional when making the decision based on your specific cabinets!<\/p>\n<h2>Should you hire a professional?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s less hassle and the job will come out looking better.\u00a0 Additionally, a paint job done correctly can last much longer and save you\u2019re valuable time. You can\u2019t just pick up a brush and paint, it takes tact to create an even layer.\u00a0 You even might need some tools to get started.\u00a0 If you\u2019re unsure of the painting process you should hire a professional for high-quality results. At Certapro Painters\u00ae we have converted hundreds of kitchens into beautiful works of art with top-notch cabinet painting services.<\/p>\n<h3>Attention to detail<\/h3>\n<p>When we paint your kitchen we hit every nook and cranny in your cabinet.\u00a0 We even have house painters that are happy to paint the surrounding areas of your kitchen or dining room to match your beautiful cabinets.<\/p>\n<h3>Years of service<\/h3>\n<p>You can believe in years of hard work and physical proof of a company that stands by its people.\u00a0 You can check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/ottawa.certapro.com\/reviews\/\">stellar reviews<\/a> of prior work here.<\/p>\n<h3>Light carpentry<\/h3>\n<p>If there are any cracks or problems with the wood we have a team that is happy to provide light\u00a0\u00a0 carpentry work.\u00a0 We\u2019d rather fix the cracks on the surface than deal with them down the road (especially while painting them!)<\/p>\n<h2>Contact us for a free in-home estimate<\/h2>\n<p>We offer free in-home estimates for all kitchen cabinet painting services.\u00a0 Our number is \u00a0613-701-0701.\u00a0 We also have an online scheduling form that you can make an appointment for your free estimate.\u00a0 Our estimators will come to your home whenever is convenient for you and give you a fair quote for the job.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Painting your kitchen cabinets is a rewarding task that if done correctly can really tie your home together.\u00a0 When relatives and friends visit, enjoying food and drinks are a huge part of the occasion!\u00a0 Having a stellar kitchen that pops with color or creates a vibe is important to stand out and create a great<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/community\/should-you-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets\/\">Read the full article <em class=\"fa fa-angle-double-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[230],"tags":[245],"class_list":["post-10200","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-interior-painting","tag-cabinets"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/10200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/10200\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/ottawa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}