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How do you paint your kitchen cabinets with chalk paint.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Annie herself shares these tips.
Use a lint free rag to wipe your cabinets and ensure that any gunk has gone.
Leave plenty of time to dry before painting the second coat of chalk paint.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint.
With a little effort you can achieve dramatic results.
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.
Prepare to chalk paint kitchen cabinets.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Start by giving your kitchen cabinets a clean with soapy water to remove any oil or grease.
Just easily to work with.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
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Take off any hinges on your cabinets so that you can paint the doors easily.
Turn those 80s oak cabinets into something more modern and updated.
How to transform your kitchen with chalk paint.
And just to be clear we re talking about chalk paint not chalkboard paint.
Choose chalk paint cabinets for an easy and stylish makeover of your kitchen.
When dry apply your first coat of chalk paint using an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
I do find the chalk paint an advantage as it does adhere well and hardly any dripping.
Repair these first with wood glue before sanding the veneered surface.
I plan on using chalk paint to do the cabinets.
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If your cabinets have a wood veneer essentially a very thin layer of real hardwood over a pressed material you will also need to sand before painting your kitchen cabinets but before you break out the sandpaper or paint carefully inspect the veneer for loose edges chips or cracks.
Before you can use chalk paint with its prime objective of saving time you still have to prepare the cabinet for painting.