I do think that there is a bit of a learning curve to the Incoco strips, I didn't get them on perfectly, and then they stayed on so long that I was forced to see my imperfect application for two weeks! And I did have more difficulty applying to my right hand. For the french manicure set the white strip is separate, and I believe that it is applied first, then the sheer pink over top. I think that you could probably buy just the white tips and apply your own sheer polish over the top. These things stay on so well that you could probably remove the top coat of sheer and repolish after a week or so if you wanted to.

Here is how I would expect a pro to spray paint kitchen cabinets. A brush painted job would differ slightly in that you wouldn't hang the doors to paint. You'd place them on a work table or easel instead. It's time intensive work, and should take 7-14 days to accomplish completely and cost between 3K-7K depending on kitchen size and amount of detail in cabinets. Remove doors and drawer fronts. Remove hinges and hardware. Clean with TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) Rinse and let dry. Scrape any loose finish. Fill any damaged spots or hardware holes that won't be reused. Sand fill smooth. Scuff sand the rest. Tack off dust. Hang in dust free paint booth with wires through hardware points. Tack off dust again. Spray with alkyd based primer. Scuff sand again. Tack off dust. Spray with second coat of primer. Spray with first finish coat of latex enamel. Spray with second coat of latex. If glazing is to occur, that is next. Spray with conversion varnish. (If being brush painted, this step is typically skipped.) Add more molding or decorative details to boxes, filling nail holes and sanding smooth. Repeat prep process with face frames and exposed cabinet sides using plastic to create a spray booth on site. If interiors are to be done, they are done before face frames and sides. Interiors are difficult, and add both time and expense to the job. Allow everything to fully cure. Clean hinges and hardware and clear coat if you're keeping the old hardware. Install new (or old) hinges and hardware. Re-install doors and drawers and adjust for proper clearances. If you are receiving a job without this amount of effort, then you are not receiving a quality professional job.

Jeff - I was looking for this post to give another update and just saw this. I apologize I didn't see it sooner. I'm not on this board a lot. I hope you were able to make something work for you. Using only a little on the tip of the foam brush, working in sections, once I got the product on I tried to even it out the best I could. Pay attention to the pressure you're using and be consistent. Resist the urge to go back and keep fixing it. I'm a perfectionist and this was hard. I can see where someone might be in a panic after one coat because it's not even or pretty, and coat number two isn't much better. I didn't like the cabinets until I hit three. And the decision to add another made me nervous because I wasn't sure if it would completely cover the grain and give me a painted look. I didn't thankfully. Just take your time. You'll find a groove once you get going. As for the update, they're still holding up great. No wear marks and no fading.

Funny this was resurrected -- in the 4 years since i posted this, my vision issues prevent me from doing my nails myself (or doing them nicely LOL). I have major depth perception issues as well as intermittent double vision -- not good for trying to stay "between the lines". Still, I stick with using Vinylux Longwear Polish when I can (Vinylux also has a gel product-- i do not use it). I opted to stick with this because 1. I generally get 3 week wear when my nail technician does it (only her-- when others in the same salon have done my nails, they do not wear as long). I haven't had my nails done in ages-- and during covid/quarantine, she has had a second child. I am hoping she returns to work!! Here's what worked for me: Vinylux polish Vinylux top coat-- 2 layers 1-2 days after a manicure, I top nails again with Chanel Le Gel.. and then again 3-4 days later. I am VERY tough on my nails. I am at the computer for ridiculous hrs and i am a "hard typist" .. i wear labels off keys in no time. Again, they tend to last me about 3 weeks-- so of course, there is some lifting of the color line at the bottom as my nails grow, but the polish generally stays fully in tact, no chips or lifting. I will not use gels or dips or anything that ruins the health of my nails.