Painting Cabinets questions
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Comments (2)You are definately on the right track by preparing the surface properly. I would not put the paint on thick, always do nice even coats and you'll probably only need 2 coats. Unless your cabinets are oak, then you may need more. What's so great about oil is that it self-levels, so apply a nice even first coat, lightly sand and do your finish coat. Once you do your "distressing" you may have some touch-ups. And, always make sure the front of the door looks its best. I would prop the door up (maybe a paint can or some other item to keep it off the surface. Then, you can spin the door as you paint getting a nice clean edge -- no drips (or fingerprints). And, if you lay the door on a flat surface, the painted edges will stick to whatever it lying on. I always paint the flat surface first, then work my way around the edges, making sure to "feather" along the sharp edges making certain there are no drips. Sometimes, a smaller artist brush comes in handy. Also, I think 5 coats of varnish is overkill, but do what you are comfortable with. I did my china hutch black with a distressed finish a few years ago and it gets better looking all the time!...See MoreQuestion on painting cabinets from black to white
Comments (3)Forget the Kilz, go to a real paint store like Ben Moore or Sherwin Williams or any other and get what they recommend. I would go with Fresh Start and one coat of primer is all you ever need( with quality primers) two is just a waste or time and $$...See MorePainting Cabinets: Paint Color/Type and Technique Questions. THAN
Comments (4)Don't skip the priming. Priming seals the pores of the wood so that the finish paint stays on the surface and doesn't soak into the wood. Use a water based primer. After priming, sand lightly with fine sandpaper or sanding sponge. Clean off the grit very thoroughly. I recommend either SW ProClassic paint or BM Impervo. They are both intended for woodwork/cabinetry and leave a nice, smooth finish. I've used the ProClassic, but not the Impervo, but have read that the Impervo is comparable. Choose either a satin or semi-gloss, whatever you prefer. Paint two coats, sanding very lightly between coats. A Chinex brush works well. Use a high quality brush. A technique that works well for me is to roll on the paint with a mini roller, the stroke through with a brush. Don't overwork the ProClassic or Impervo. They are waterborne paints and dry very quickly. Just brush a couple of times to smooth, then move on always keeping a wet edge. The brush marks will flatten out as the paint dries. As far as the color, I like SW Alabaster, West Highland White and Dover White. They are all "warm" whites. I'm not familiar with the BM whites, but I'm sure someone else will chime in. Have fun....See MoreQuestion about painting cabinets
Comments (5)Ha! All the cabinets in our new house were site built by our extremely talented (hack) trim carpenter, then finished on site by our extremely talented (hack) paint crew. They look awesome. They are smooth and have a beautiful satin finish. The below pic is the only one on my phone, but you get the idea. There are many, many different means to an end. What is customary in one area of the country may not be in another area. For example, my area has no tract builders. None. All the residential builders are local. Also, interestingly, they all, at every price point, use site built and finished cabinetry. Chloe, I don't know what's the preferred method in your area, but I'm sure you'll be able to get beautiful painted cabinetry, whichever way your builder does things....See MoreHansen
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