How to Make Over Knotty Pine Cabinets

Cabinets made from knotty pine can look a little dated. But instead of throwing your old knotty pine furniture away and spending good money on new storage space, consider subjecting your cabinets to a makeover. You'll save a few dollars, have some fun in the process, and will be left with a striking new cabinet to boot.

Screwdriver
Sandpaper
Cloth
Detergent
Brush
Primer
Varnish or paint
Metal cleaner
Polish

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the knotty pine cabinets from the wall. Take them apart. If they're secured by nails or are difficult to take apart, just remove the doors and any fixtures.
- 2
  Sand all surfaces of your cabinets with a medium-grade sandpaper. You should avoid using an electrical sander, as knotty pine is very soft and easily damaged.
- 3
  Finish with a fine-grit sandpaper.
- 4
  Wipe down the surface of the cabines to remove dirt and sand debris.
- 5
  Apply a coat of wood primer to your cabinet. If the manufacturer of your primer recommends a second coat, apply another once your first coat has died. If you're planning to apply a clear varnish to your cabinet, make sure the primer you use is transparent.
- 6
  Allow the primer to dry completely. Apply a coat of paint in your desired finish. You can use a varnish or paint of your choice. If you want to disguise the knots in the pine, use a dark varnish or paint.
- 7
  Clean the cabinet fixtures with an appropriate metal cleaner. You can buy cleaners for metals like copper and silver from hardware stores or online.
- 8
  Polish your cleaned cabinet fixtures with a metal polish.
- 9
  Reassemble the cabinet and remount it on the wall.

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