Fill Old Hardware Holes So They Disappear
If you are changing your kitchen hardware layout, moving pulls from center to lower corners, switching from knobs to longer pulls, or just updating to a modern spacing, you will end up with a few “ghost holes.” The good news: those old holes can disappear under paint. The not-so-fun news: the...
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Chalk Paint vs. Enamel vs. Latex for Kitchen Cabinets
If you have ever stood in the paint aisle holding three different cans and questioning every life choice, welcome. I have painted more cabinet doors than I can count, and the truth is this: all three of these paints can work on kitchen cabinets, but they do not behave the same way once real life...
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How to Clean and Prep Kitchen Cabinets for Paint
If cabinet paint ever “mysteriously” peels, chips around the knobs, or stays tacky, the culprit is most often prep. Kitchens are greasy by nature, and that invisible film can keep primer from bonding even if the cabinets look clean. (Product compatibility, cure time, humidity, and previous failing...
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How to Hide Heavy Oak Grain Before Painting Kitchen Cabinets
If you have 1990s honey oak cabinets, you already know the problem: you can paint them beautifully and still end up with those prominent grain lines showing through. Sometimes it is charming. But if you are going for a smooth, modern look, you need to hide the heavy oak grain before the first...
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About Sarah Jenkins
Welcome to Cabinet Glow. I’m Sarah Jenkins, a DIYer, cabinet-painting enthusiast, and the person who’ll be cheering you on when you’re standing in your kitchen wondering if you really can pull this off. Here’s what I believe with my whole heart: you don’t need a full remodel to love your kitchen....
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