Painting cabinets-do I need to apply a 2nd coat?
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Hi, do I need to put a top coat on my painted kitchen cabinets?
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You need full coverage with the primer otherwise the under color may bleed through.
Make sure they are clean and dry. Use acrylic latex paint. Remove the doors and hardware. Mark the doors and cabinets with tape where they go. Lightly sand the doors and cabinets to remove any gloss and roughen the surface for paint. Prime with a stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123, KILZ,or BIN. Then paint with your color. Seal with at least three coats with a water based polyurethane. Use a small foam roller and foam brush for a smooth finish.
what is under that? if it is spotlessly clean and non glossy you may be okay w/o a 2nd coat - but better safe than sorry- a second thin coat would be better ..
Use kitchen degreaser,then fine sand,wipe over with damp cloth to remove all dust,then primer ,when dry light wipe with fine sandpaper,wipe dust off with damp cloth,then undercoat,light wipe with fine sandpaper,wipe damp cloth, finishh coat sounds long winded but to get the best finish got to lose brush marks
I always give my cabinets 2-3 coats. They go thru a lot of wear and tear with daily use and cleaning
Do the 2nd coat, and a 3d if the finish isn't even. You really need a smooth base under your top coat to create a good finish.
yes. I did my cabinets and you'll be amazed at the areas you miss on the first coat. It is worth the time and effort.