Easy Ways To Touch Up Kitchen Cabinets
The kitchen cabinet touch is a simple task for common scratches and dings. In case the cabinet's finish is coming off, then it may require a full restoration which involves sanding and re-staining or sealing. The method for touch cabinets are as follows:
Preparing The Peeling Cabinets
Before going for the cleaning process it's important to remove all the doors or drawers of the cabinet. Clean the cabinet and peel off any peeling that comes off. Now, prepare a solution of mild dish liquid and warm water and Wash the drawer fronts and cabinet facades. In the case of the serious grime and greasy buildup use the mixture of TSP, which is the best option to prepare wood for the paint job. Remove all the dust from the corners and crevices.
Touching Up Cabinets
- Simple Scratches: In case of simple scratches and nicks, it is better to use colored wood marker that can hide the imperfection.
- Large Scratches: For large scratches, the user can use different options of wood markers, so that the gouge is less visible.
- Mineral Oil Or Other Lubricant: It is very beneficial to add the mineral oil or other lubricant with a marker as it will create a water-resistant layer. Besides that, it will also moisturize the wood cabinet surface and will help to protect the cabinet from dust and debris as it settles into the natural fibers of cabinets.
Stain or Seal
At last, the user can apply the seal or stain coat, apply the two coats of seal in the even manner that will protect the surface from further damages.