DIY kitchen cabinets paint and update for under $400!

Our repurposed kitchen cabinets have been fine for the past 7 years, but it is time for a change. Of course we're painting and sprucing them ourselves, and on a budget. Here's how it went!
Project Cost Breakdown:
(rounded)
- Wood filler: $5
- Caulk: $4
- TSP degreaser: $7
- 2 packs sandpaper: $17
- Liquid sandpaper: $8
- Paint brush: $8
- Paint roller: $6
- 3 packs of rollers: $36
- 1 gal primer: $84
- 1 gal paint: $100
- 12 paint trays: $20
- Masking tape: $10
- 32 pack of Paint pyramids: $10
- 3 packs of 10 cabinet pulls: $42
= $357
Stuff we used:
Liquid TSP Substitute Cleaner: amzn.to/3WkBblH
Painting stands: amzn.to/3zPdTLW
Drawer and cabinet door pulls: amzn.to/3xM3wYV
Pull out spice rack organizers: amzn.to/4eUa0Wa
Lazy susans: amzn.to/4eYN9J9

[@willlick7872]

What you have done is give the best demonstration of what sweat equity is. BRAVO!! Keep up the good work.

[@baronepam]

Here I am, learning prep & paint - and fearlessness.

[@havechopstickswilltravel2990]

Love love the new color and drawer pulls. Looks like a brand new kitchen.

[@kriskabin]

The Tide V🔵te shirt Ames was sporting is 👍✊️👏
Excellent DIY work!

[@ShoestringMartha]

One her faves! if you look closely, there is a Roe V Wade one too. 😉

[@angeladavenport40]

It looks absolutely beautiful!! Fantastic teamwork!!

[@laspirit4adventure]

Incredibly well done and saved tons of money. 🎉

[@joannejohnson6393]

Your updated kitchen looks fabulous! Great job, and thanks for some useful tips.

[@journeytoliving7344]

This looks Amazing! You two did a wonderful job.

[@54bonkers]

Looks awesome! Lots of work but so worth it! Nice job gals!

[@ramonapuckett3059]

Wow 🤩 you two did great! Your kitchen looks amazing 🩷

[@lynnef3297]

👋 Nice job and it looks fantastic. 😄👍

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Incredible upgrade!! Great job you two. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@A-K_Rambler]

Coffee for U1 and your pal! Been working on my Kitchen cabinets, Solid oak panels lot of sanding but worth it. Most inspiring.....

[@ShoestringMartha]

Thank you!! It's like the saying goes, "cheap - fast - good: pick any two." This project is a "cheap" and "good," but definitely not "fast." 😂 Keep at it!

[@michelelapham1215]

Looks great! Nice teamwork!

[@conniewaite1371]

Looks great!

[@cyndywaskelisthecrowscall]

Looks good!

[@stphns1737]

You guys rock! I have done this job and it is long and grueling. Your end result is gorgeous!

[@ShoestringMartha]

Exactly! It's not difficult. It's just tedious. 🫠

[@MakazHome]

Looks nice!! Tfs

[@leolaevans1566]

You and your partner are brave. Bravo!

[@ShoestringMartha]

The cabinets were in such rough shape, I think we were more like, well, they can't look any *worse*. 😂

[@2sweetcaroline]

Beautiful!

[@judyshorrock7368]

Awesome job! 😍

[@barbarajeanne8351]

Looks great!