How can I decorate my cabinets?

Author: Prof. Edwardo Hirthe Sr.  |  Last update: Saturday, June 25, 2022

How can I make my cabinets look better?

How can I make cheap kitchen cabinets look good?

How do you show things on top of kitchen cabinets?

Use the space above your cabinets to decorate and display your collection of art. Treat this space as a gallery wall and add in different heights and textures to really make the space appealing. Bringing in some surprising elements like brass frames for some extra pop will really dramatize the room.

What can I put on top of my upper kitchen cabinets?

The top of your cabinets are no longer going to be the eyesore of your kitchen. Use your kitchen cabinet tops as a space to stash things you have no room for elsewhere, like picnic baskets, decorative objects, or extra cutting boards.

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Should you put anything on top of kitchen cabinets?

Too many people think that anytime a shelf is in sight there needs to be something resting on top of it. I'm sorry, but that's just not true. As a general rule, if you have under 2' of space above kitchen cabinetry, very tall armoires or built-ins, don't decorate the space.

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How do you hang cabinets with French cleats?

Using a French cleat is probably the easiest way to hang a cabinet on the wall when working alone. You secure one half of the cleat to the wall and the other to the cabinet and then simply set the cabinet onto the cleat. Done!

What is a cabinet screw?

Cabinet screws, which can go by different names like washer-head screws, or button-head screws, are made for the purpose of securing kitchen wall cabinets to the wall. The larger head on a cabinet screw bears down on the cabinet's hanging strip/rail which ensures a sturdy installation.

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What are cabinet cleats?

A French cleat is a way of securing a cabinet, mirror, artwork or other object to a wall. It is a molding with a 30–45 degree slope used to hang cabinets or other objects. French cleats can be used in pairs, or with a cleat mounted to the wall and a matching edge cut into the object to be hung.

What is a cabinet Jack?

The Stand-In cabinet jack easily and quickly adjusts level and plumb of a kitchen cabinet with a tap of your foot so you are able to install kitchen cabinets at the precise height.

What weight can French cleats hold?

A French cleat is strong enough to hold heavy items like artwork, cabinets, mirrors, and even tools securely on the wall, supporting over 75 lbs (34.02 kg). You can use this 30-45 degree molding as a pair or cleat that mounts to the wall alongside a matching edge cut into the item you are hanging.

Can you just paint over cabinets?

Wood cabinets are ideal for painting, but any surface that can be scuffed with sandpaper can be painted. Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer. The laminate must be in good condition for best results. Choose a high-quality paint.

Can you use wall paint on cabinets?

Despite oil-based paints' reputation for easy application and long-lasting finishes that can be scrubbed and cleaned regularly, latex paint is widely considered the best choice for most kitchen cabinets since it offers lower levels of VOCs and dries faster.

How can I paint my kitchen cabinets without brush marks?

If your cabinets are stained, apply at least two coats of quality primer. For me, there's nothing better than BIN, Zinsser's shellac-based pigmented primer. It dries fast and flat, without brush marks (unlike most oil-based primers). You can buy it at home and hardware stores, as well as online (view on Amazon).

How do you fill the space between kitchen cabinets and ceiling?

Fill in the space with trim

If the gap between your upper cabinets and the ceiling isn't particularly large, you can fill it in with trim running along the top of your upper cabinets. This makes for a cohesive, built-in look, and a lot less potential for collecting dust.

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