Is it better to strip or sand kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>When deciding between stripping or sanding kitchen cabinets, the short answer is it depends on the condition of your cabinets and your end goal for them. If the cabinets are in fairly good condition and don’t have several layers of paint on them, sanding is a good option. On the other hand, older cabinets with more blemishes or marks will benefit from paint stripping, since it will give any future finishes a clean slate. </p></div>

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Q: Do I need to sand cabinets before staining?

• <div><p>Yes, sanding cabinets before you stain them helps the new stain better adhere to the surface. If you&rsquo;re adding a darker stain to previously stained wood, you only have to sand them lightly enough to remove any finish and rough up the wood to improve adhesion. On the other hand, if you&rsquo;re trying to stain wood that is a darker color or that has paint on it, you need to sand down to the original wood, or the color will show through the new stain.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint over stained cabinets without sanding?

• <div><p>Technically, you can paint over stained cabinets without sanding. There are specialty paints that are made precisely for not sanding cabinets. However, many interior cabinet paints work just as well. </p><p>To make sure you have a smooth surface without sanding, you&rsquo;ll need to degrease the cabinets thoroughly, add a bonding coat for strength, add primer, and then finally paint your cabinets. It&rsquo;s still a process regardless of whether you sand your cabinets.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint over laminate cabinets without sanding?

• <div><p>A combination deglosser and cleaner can help minimize the amount of sanding necessary when painting laminate cabinets and other surfaces. Deglosser is excellent for use on heavily detailed surfaces where sandpaper can't reach evenly or at all. While some DIYers prefer to use only deglosser when painting cabinets, using sandpaper when possible saves money, and some deglossers may not work as well on laminate surfaces.</p></div>

Q: Does painting cabinets devalue your home?

• <div><p>Painting the kitchen cabinets, whether done by a professional or as a DIY, can add value to your home. A fresh coat of paint is especially effective when adding new hardware to upgrade your cabinets&rsquo; look without the expense of replacing them entirely. </p></div>

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Excellent work and follow up. My ordered cabinets were a challenge but Paul made them work as best they would. My kitchen is odd shaped He and his crew were always on time or would let me know if they were going to be later. They were all courteous and made sure I was pleased with their work....
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This company is absolutely amazing. I hired them to do all of my windows inside outside and screens including all wooden blinds throughout my entire house. I also had them do the kitchen cabinets. They are phenomenal. My house looks and smells so clean. I would definitely recommend this company...
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Cabinet and Flooring Solutions was great. Upon walking in I was quickly greeted and approached by Wesley. He was fantastic in providing great insight on the right materials to use on our desert home due to the extremity of the changes in temperature during the summer and winter seasons. The...
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Tom did excellent work on our kitchen cabinets and counters! Work was done very professionally, on-time, and at a fair price! I would definitely hire again for other remodeling projects!
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In my ten years as an Interior Designer, I have never encountered such an unprofessional business. Which unfortunately, I had to deal with during renovations to my own house First, the owner, Mojy convinced us to use metal Schluter pieces to finish our tub surround, as opposed to using a...
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We couldn't be happier with our home after hiring IGO. Our living room, bathroom and kitchen cabinets look great. They were prompt, professional and courteous. The job was completed on schedule and they left the work site very clean. We love being able to support our veterans and locally owned...
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