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Builder Boring to Gorgeous Gray Cabinets

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Builder Boring to Gorgeous Gray Cabinets. Does your home have boring builder grade cabinets?  I gave our master bathroom cabinets a quick and easy update with paint and hardware.  I’ve got all the step-be-step directions below for painting your bathroom cabinets.

Upgrade your Boring Builder Grade bathroom cabinets with paint & hardware - get all the details here!

Builder Boring to Gorgeous Gray Cabinets

Here’s the bathroom cabinets that I started with.

Boring Builder Grade Bathroom cabinets before paint

Don’t you just LOVE what paint and hardware can do!!!  AMAZING

Painting Bathroom Cabinet Supply List:  (affiliate links provided for your convenience)

  • sanding block
  • TSP cleaner
  • Zinsser’s Bulls Eye 1 2 3 Primer
  • paint brush
  • foam roller
  • Floetrol
  • Glidden’s Pebble Gray

How to Paint Your Bathroom Cabinets:

1 ~ Sand lightly.

I was using primer, so I wasn’t super concerned with the shine/stick factor, but I wanted to make sure everything was smooth.  I ran my hand over the surfaces and sanded as needed.

2 ~ Clean.

You can use TSP, especially in a kitchen or any surfaces that are sticky/greasy.  I just used a damp cloth and wiped them down well making sure to remove all the sanding dust.

 

3 ~ Remove doors and drawers.

The easiest part.  And even better if you get your kiddos to help.  Make sure you keep your screws in a baggie and number your doors so you place them back in the same spot.  I just took a piece of painter’s tape and numbered them 1-4 and stuck them to the back of each cabinet door.

4 ~ Prime.

I used Zinsser’s Bulls Eye 1 2 3 Primer.  I’ve used this primer on many pieces of furniture and I’ve been very please with the results.  You can check out a storage auction dresser I used it on.

I started my favorite Purdy brush and worked on the cabinet fronts first.  I cut in under the cabinets and along the wall side of the cabinet

Then I used a foam roller and rolled the remainder of the cabinet fronts.

Then I repeated the process on the doors and the drawers.  I started with my brush getting the curves and edges and then went over the whole surface with the foam roller.

I only used 1 coat of primer.  My cabinets were obviously white prior, so if you have a dark cabinet and you’re wanting to go lighter I’d suggest 2 coats of primer.

5 ~ Sand/Wipe

After letting your surfaces dry for a couple hours, use your fine sandpaper to remove any paint drips or rough surfaces.  Once again, I use my hands to feel for them.  Then wipe your surface down with a tact cloth or a damp, lint free cloth.

Upgrade your Boring Builder Grade bathroom cabinets with paint & hardware - get all the details here!

 

6 ~ Paint.

I used Glidden’s Pebble Gray. I love this gray.  I used it on my Family Sign too.  I added Floetrol to my paint.  Floetrol is a paint additive which helps to eliminate brush marks and makes it go on smoother.  It helps slow the dry time a bit too, which is good when you’re painting in the heat of summer!

Upgrade your Boring Builder Grade bathroom cabinets with paint & hardware - get all the details here!

 

I used the same method as with the primer.  Just start with the brush and finished with the roller.

Then I let the paint dry overnight.

7 ~ One more Sand/Wipe

Repeat step #5

8 ~ One more Coat of Paint.

Repeat the paint process in step #6

I let everything dry a couple days before assembling and adding hardware.

Upgrade your Boring Builder Grade bathroom cabinets with paint & hardware - get all the details here!

 

Check out some tips and tricks on adding hardware and share where I found the gorgeous ones I used.

Here’s some other updates this bathroom has had.

Cedar Plank Bathroom Wall

Rustic Industrial Master Bathroom Update

Upgrade your Boring Builder Grade bathroom cabinets with paint & hardware - get all the details here!

 

 

32 Comments Filed Under: bathroom, diy, HOW TO, paint Tagged With: cabinets, gray, master bathroom

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    September 3, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Beautiful color. You did a fantastic job

    Enjoy the rest of your day

    Cindy

    Reply
  2. Beth @ Goodness Gracious Living says

    March 15, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Great DIY project! I dispose my kitchen cabinets but I stink at furniture painting so I love with them. I’m going to get that additive and pick up a foam roller and practice so maybe I can do my kitchen this summer. And grey would be my choice too!

    Reply
  3. Jenny says

    August 23, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Beautiful! I love the gray and the contrast with the hardware – so clean looking!

    Reply
  4. Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Love the gray – beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off) says

    August 14, 2013 at 10:32 am

    This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
    https://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/two-girls-and-a-party-link-up-29/
    Live every Wednesday to Sunday.
    Hosted by:
    https://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/ Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
    https://thissillygirlslife.com/ Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
    We hope to see you there!

    Reply
  6. Kristin @ Everyday Organizing says

    August 13, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    What a great transformation! It’s amazing what added hardware and a little paint can do for cabinets. Nice work!

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    August 12, 2013 at 5:54 am

    Beautiful transformation Maryann – I love all things grey right now, this color is so gorgeous! Love Zinsser primer and purdy brushes too! I’ve never tried floetrol but will look for it the next time I have a furniture painting project! Pinned!

    Reply
  8. Beth @ Incomplete Guide to Living says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:44 am

    They look gorgeous!! I LOVE the gray! 🙂 good job!

    Reply
  9. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    August 6, 2013 at 10:08 am

    So pretty! They look absolutely fabulous and that pale gray is perfect!! Going to check it out over at Glidden right now!

    Reply
  10. Selene Galindo says

    August 5, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Lovely transformation! I just finished painting my bathroom cabinets over the weekend too!
    New follower on Bloglovin!

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 6, 2013 at 12:38 am

      Awesome Selene ~ Make sure you link them up to my Power of Paint Party that starts at 7pm on Tues.

      Reply
  11. Julie says

    August 5, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Very nice Maryann! You made a seemly complicated job look easy! I might want to try changing the color one day too!

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 6, 2013 at 12:37 am

      It really is pretty easy Julie… I think it’s getting over the worry that’s the hardest part 🙂

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    August 5, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Love these. What sheen of paint did you use? I so want to paint my kitchen cabinets but they keep getting pushed to the back burner…

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 6, 2013 at 12:32 am

      It’s an eggshell finish Anne. I already had the paint on hand and since it’s in the master bath I think it will survive. I wouldn’t use it for the kitchen or kiddos’ bath though.

      Reply
  13. Catherine says

    August 5, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    Just gorgeous! I’ve been thinking about my boring cabinet for a while, and painting it seems like the perfect solution. Just need to decide on a colour! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 6, 2013 at 12:31 am

      Go for it Catherine!

      Reply
  14. Susan says

    August 5, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Love the gray! So much prettier!

    Reply
  15. Angelina-JoJo and Eloise says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:15 am

    These look LOVELY!!! The hardware really makes everything POP!!! Fantastic job!
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 5, 2013 at 11:00 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  16. kristin says

    August 5, 2013 at 8:53 am

    they turned out beautiful!!!!

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 5, 2013 at 10:59 am

      Thanks girl!

      Reply
  17. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    August 5, 2013 at 6:44 am

    The cabinets look gorgeous, pretty color too. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 5, 2013 at 10:55 am

      Thanks Marty – Love the color 🙂

      Reply
  18. cassie says

    August 5, 2013 at 5:23 am

    gorgeous color! they look great!

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 5, 2013 at 10:52 am

      Thanks Cassie!

      Reply

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