Refinishing kitchen cabinets with general paints milk paint
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I need to refinish our kitchen cabinets in white ...it is only supposed to be a temporary fix for a five year period until we can do a more major renovation and replace them...I only have a week/weekend to do it and I don't have the time to put into sanding, priming, drying, sanding, painting, repeat, etc...I saw your post on Pinterest and I also read a popular post about refinishing them with the general paints milk paint....it supposedly doesn't need to be primed or sanded with that technique and might only need multiple coats but is fast drying and so might be a feasible option for me...does anyone have any experience with this product on kitchen cabinets?
This is what I've currently got to work with!
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Hi Shalene. I have not used these paints in particular, but have done many cabinets in Websters. With that said, all these products have one common thread, be absolutely sure that the surface if free of all grease, grime, and cleaning residue. Prep is key for any application you choose. Have fun! Oh, number all you cabinet doors and drawers for they won't all fit in just any opening. Generally like reading, left to right. T1= top first. Enjoy.
Hope Williams
on Feb 11, 2016
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Annie Sloan's chalk Paint is easier than milk paint I find because you don't need to mix it up first. I use this product all the time and there is no prep (that is sanding) needed. You do need to degrease the cabinets of course first. Its a very durable paint. You will need to topcoat it with wax or another varnish of some sort ...
Ridgefield Kitchen Revival
on Feb 11, 2016
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I was not happy with them Annie Sloan chalk paint on my kitchen cabinets. I would recommend you test it on a small area before you invest them time.
MaryBeth Cardwell
on Feb 11, 2016
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Your cabinets are in great shape and if you are going to replace them in the future make sure to donate them or sell them. You can use paint too and your options are not limited to chalk paint or milk paint which will not work on your sealed oak cabinets because milk paint needs porous. You will need to degloss the cabinets (they sell liquid sander or deglosser at home stores) before you paint. If you want to brighten your kitchen then invest in a great primer for cabinets and paint them the color you desire. I really am loving BEhr marquee paint at Home depot and did my front door. I would use semi gloss for durability and a shine (cleans up so much easier). Prep is key to painting. Make sure the cabinets are clean after you degloss. I just used my cleaner and rags. I have made my own chalk paint and changed my kitchen. (I just repainted them again because I did not prep properly because everyone said you don't need to with chalk paint). Anyhow, prep, good brush, good primer, and good paint and take your time. good luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Feb 11, 2016
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Call me old fashioned, call me cheap (although I prefer thrifty...LOL!) but your cabinets look in rather good shape to me.....other than their dark color. Of course there may structural things we can't see on the photo. I always wonder when I see TV shows, or read articles that say "We're doing a major redo" why they discard perfectly good cabinets. I would suggest that you consider painting them too...but with an idea of them lasting more than only 5 years till your redo. You're going to have to do some prep no matter what kind of paint you use. Kitchen cabs are notorious for being greasy, dirty. So you need to clean anyway. I painted the kitchen cabinets in our former home with a high quality primer and paint and they lasted extremely well and looked great. These are the basic steps I used after removing the doors, handles and hinges: (Make sure to number the drawers and doors first and coordinate them to the places where they are and will be installed.) 1. Clean/degrease doors, drawers and the 'box' (the parts that make up the basic structure of the wall and base cabinets) using TSP or TSP substitute. Let dry completely. 2. With a 6" foam roller put on two light coats of Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3 primer in latex. (Follow the instructions on can for drying time.) This primer doesn't require you to sand first. It provides a surface that paint will grip to. 3. With a 6" foam roller put on two light coats of semi-gloss high quality latex paint. I used one of Sherwin Williams high end ones. (They usually have times of the year where they have 40% off coupons.) (Follow instructions on can for drying time/recoat time.) 4. Reinstall the doors and drawers after the paint's completely dried. NOTE: If you're planning to change out the hardware on your cabinets, before you prime and paint, fill the holes with wood filler first. Then sand it smooth. If you choose handles and pulls that have the same hole placement as your existing ones, you don't have to do this step. Yes, it sounds like a lot of work and it may take longer than a weekend. However, if you're planning to live with the cabinets for 5 years, you'll appreciate that you took the time to make them look nice even for that amount of time before your redo.
CK
on Feb 11, 2016
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I agree with Connie Nikiforoff If it worth doing it is worth doing right . You may find you like the new look and keep it plus you never know what might come up to push the remodel farther out. It might not be able to be done in a weekend but you might be able to break the job into smaller pieces.You might do the cleaning and priming on on stretch and the finish work next weekend . Many hands make the work easier recruit some help have a painting party.
Becky Shell
on Feb 11, 2016
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I have found that with Annie Sloan or any type of chalk paint white shows any stains when you paint directly on something that has any type of finish put on it..so you might want to put on a sealer or top coat to block out any seeping...
KeepItSimpleSister
on Feb 11, 2016
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I agree that your cabinets look to be in really good shape. In fact, they look a lot like mine! I have repainted mine several times before landing on a look I really love. I tried the chalk paint and didn't have good luck on these cabinets so the advice of sealing to keep the finish underneath from bleeding through is good advice. I finally chose this color and updated the handles and drawer pulls to something more contemporary. If you find a color you love and change out your hardware, you might just fall in love with your cabinets and will be able to use all that money you will save on another project. Good Luck!
The Redesign Habit
on Feb 12, 2016
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I use General Finishes milk paints a lot, and they are a great product. But if you are going with true white, you should still use a primer to get rid of any grain or knots that might bleed through. You won't need to sand, but you will need to clean everything with a de-greaser. Since you only have a short time (yikes-a weekend!?!) my suggestion is spray paint! Remove all the doors and hardware, take them outside to a well-ventilated area and spray away. You can get an electric sprayer that uses cans of paint-you will need to brush paint the cabinet boxes in the matching color. Or you can purchase cans of spray paint-it won't be the cheapest option but it is pretty simple. spray multiple light coats instead of one heavy coat to avoid drips and puddling. Many of the good brands are primer and paint in one and you won't need a top coat either!
Country Design Home
on Feb 13, 2016
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