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.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
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 started by painting the bottom cabinets.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer.
I grabbed the paint stirred it up and started painting the laundry room cabinets.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
Refresh your kitchen and add a pop of color by painting your cabinets.
I love the color and the ease of chalk paint on oak cabinets.
Special cabinet paints are available that provide a smooth finish but any high quality paint should work.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
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.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.
Chalk paint goes on so smooth that you won t even be able to tell where those imperfections once were.
Choose a high quality paint.
I opened the drawers and doors and painted the base with the renaissance chalk paint.
The laminate must be in good condition for best results.
Wipe the cabinet down with a wet cloth and a small amount of gentle dish soap.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint.
The paint dries really quickly.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
How to paint cabinets.
If you are painting a cabinet that was previously painted with a glossy paint thoroughly scuff sand or degloss the surface for proper adhesion.