September 17

Cabinets Before

Beginning to Prime Cabinets

 The living room rugs were a bit mildewed, so I started by mopping the floor with a light bleach solution. Next I set to the task of removing any staples and nails left after the rugs were removed.

After the doors and drawers were removed I used TSP (a de-greasing solution) to clean the grease off the cabinets. The grease was so thick it required a scraper, wire brush and scrubbing sponge. Then I used e a de-glosser to remove the shiny finish and to prepare the cabinets for painting. Once all of the cabinets, doors and facades were de-greased and de-glossed,  Sigo put the first coat of 123 primer on the walls, the cabinet frames and doors.

As he primed the kitchen, I began to remove the glue from the living room floor.  I used a product called Krud Kutter. It was a three-step process involving spraying the solution,  letting it sit, then scraping and wiping using a scraper, scrub sponge and LOTS of paper towels. It was a three hour job, but well worth it!!