Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.
Using chalk paint to refinish kitchen cabinets.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels.
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 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.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
Ready to prime when it s time to prime cabinets before painting knowing your surface can go a long way.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
If you re painting wood cabinets our advance primer 790 has great adhesion that provides the proper foundation for any advance finish.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
The painting was the simplest part in this whole project and it was super cheap with me using the diy recipe.
So wether you use wax or poly or another type of sealer i completely and totally recommend using chalk paint to refinish your kitchen cabinets.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
Plus it can be sanded and levels well ensuring a smooth finish and helping to mask minor imperfections.