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.
How do i paint kitchen cabinets with chalk paint.
Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer.
Special cabinet paints are available that provide a smooth finish but any high quality paint should work.
The paint dries really quickly.
Traditionally chalk paint is finished with wax but because kitchen cabinets receive such heavy wear i wanted to use a finish that wouldn t need maintenance.
I grabbed the paint stirred it up and started painting the laundry room cabinets.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Chalk paint goes on so smooth that you won t even be able to tell where those imperfections once were.
Wipe the cabinet down with a wet cloth and a small amount of gentle dish soap.
The laminate must be in good condition for best results.
If you are painting a cabinet that was previously painted with a glossy paint thoroughly scuff sand or degloss the surface for proper adhesion.
I opened the drawers and doors and painted the base with the renaissance chalk paint.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
Choose a high quality paint.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
Refresh your kitchen and add a pop of color by painting your cabinets.
The cabinet should be clear of cobwebs dust or mold before starting.
Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
Wood cabinets are ideal for painting but any surface that can be scuffed with sandpaper can be painted.
How to paint cabinets.
I love the color and the ease of chalk paint on oak cabinets.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
I started by painting the bottom cabinets.
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.