How Do You Refinish Kitchen Merillat Cupboards?
If your kitchen needs updating, do your budget a favor by refinishing your Merillat cupboards instead of purchasing new ones. It takes time but can be done over a long weekend, depending on the final treatment you choose for your new look. By the time your Merillat cupboards are back in your kitchen, no one will ever guess that you didn’t spring for brand-new custom cabinetry. Let’s get started! Arm yourself with the appropriate screwdriver or a cordless drill and start taking off those cupboard doors. As you remove the doors, also remove the hardware and hinges from the doors and set aside with the screws. Take the doors outside to prepare for sanding. Wipe down each door with rubbing alcohol, using a cotton cloth to remove finger oils and dirt. Let dry. You will also need to wipe down the cabinet frame back in your kitchen before you sand it. Attach 80-grit sandpaper to your handheld orbital sander for the first round of sanding. If you have a Shop-Vac, you might want to attach the h
