Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.
Can i paint my kitchen cabinets with chalk paint.
Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint.
Chalk paint goes on so smooth that you won t even be able to tell where those imperfections once were.
With the brush that is suitable and paints from annie sloan you will be able to nail it.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.
Clean and repair the cabinet.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Take off any hinges on your cabinets so that you can paint the doors easily.
Oh i have all the things to say about painting our kitchen cabinets.
Paint your kitchen cabinet by chalk paint complete.
Before you can use chalk paint with its prime objective of saving time you still have to prepare the cabinet for painting.
I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust.
I am a chalk painting fiend.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Use a lint free rag to wipe your cabinets and ensure that any gunk has gone.
How to paint kitchen cabinets with chalk paint supplies 2 16oz containers bb frosch chalk paint powder flat latex paint we used 1 5 gallons of coronado paint by benjamin moore in bistro white paint brush wax brush squeeze bottle bb frosch clear wax 200 grit sand paper wax cloth small container of water for brushes tongue.
I would definitely recommend chalk paint if you are considering painting your cabinets as it s so easy to use and provides a great end result we got the look of a brand new kitchen for just a fraction of the price by choosing to paint our cabinets instead of gut the whole thing.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
There is so much that you will learn from this and it is beautiful what you get at the end.
First i am breathing one big sigh of relief that i m writing this post because it means that this project is done.
I ve dreamed of transforming our kitchen by painting our cabinets white ever since our offer was accepted on this home and three years later it feels good that that dream actually came to fruition.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
I am really considering chalk painting my kitchen cabinets.
This is a simple process that you need to get into with no fear that you will mess up.
All the other walls in den dining and stairwell are fireside burch paneling has been up since 1977 and has been cleaned regularly with scotts liquid gold so it still.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
Wood filler is your friend when it comes to cracks holes or gouges.
Before you get your annie sloan on size up your furniture and fix any dings.