Best way to paint dark cupboards to Country White?
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Wendy Willey
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What steps are best to use when making these cupboards from dark to Country White?
My current dark cupboards.
11 answers
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I have no idea, but I want my kitchen painted for refaced for sure! But I just can't go through the mess. Be sure and take photos of the process and post as you go along! We want to see your mess and the process!
Jeanette S
on Jul 06, 2014
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Use Annie Sloan chalk paint.
Marguerite
on Jul 06, 2014
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Chalk based paints are great if you want to pull back some of the paint for a distressed look. If you just want straight white cabinets, a primer and latex paint is fine. Make sure you use a foam roller or sprayer if you don't want the brush strokes and even though you don't necessarily have to, I would recommend you put a sealer of some kind (polyacrylic style) on the top to make them scrubbable and offer that extra little bit of protection. If you do go with a chalk based paint, expect at least one additional coat because of the darkness of the wood and make sure after you clean them thoroughly that you wipe them off again with just water to get off any leftover cleaner (if you got with the latex too). Even when it says no rinse- rinse it anyway. They can sometimes impede adhesion and you don't want to have to take it all off and start over on such a big project- it's just not worth the risk. Good Luck!
Scottie Vosburgh
on Jul 06, 2014
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I've been reading several posts using chalk paint - no sanding needed! Search Hometalk - you will find some very nice makeovers!
Andi Cacciatore
on Jul 06, 2014
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There are a lot of suggestions on this site. Most include degreasing first to clean the surface thoroughly.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jul 06, 2014
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Degrease the cabinets first, then give them a light sanding this will help the primer adhere better, then paint. If you are planning on changing the hardware, make sure you fill the holes prior to painting.
266335
on Jul 06, 2014
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@Wendy Willey getting the cabinets clean is really important,chalk paint is the easiest because you don't have to prime first,you would have to do two coats then you could use some stain to high light places just paint on then wipe off til you have the right look and because the are in kitchen i would do a poly acrylic protective coat that stuff is easy to use and is as tough as nails and a little goes a long way xx
Chris aka monkey
on Jul 06, 2014
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@Wendy Willey and i forgot to say you can make your own chalk paint it is easy quick and cheap just search on here for chalk paint i prefer the plaster of paris kind myself xx
Chris aka monkey
on Jul 06, 2014
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These are like my old kitchen cabinets. I reused some of the upper cupboards and one lower one in my bathroom. Ended up removing the doors from the upper ones and changed the hardware on the lower ones. But, first I scrubbed all the old residue off (I used TSP, which you can get at any hardware store, but, please follow the directions as it is powerful stuff). Then, after they had dried for a couple of days, I lightly sanded (by hand with a small hand sander sponge) just enough to give the new paint something to adhere to. I then used Glidden High Endurance paint in an eggshell finish. My cabinets were just as dark as yours, and this is what a light gray (they mixed it for me in a light base) looks like. I painted two upper cabinets, inside and out, a base cabinet, the sink cabinet I already had in the bathroom and the storage cabinet above the toilet.
Cynthia H
on Jul 06, 2014
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I did mine: clean with tsp & water (let dry completely after wipe off) lightly sand (i used sanding sponge block), putty any holes you don't want to show, nicks, etc. (I used elmers sandable/paintable putty in the tub with orange lid from Lowes) prime with zinsser sealer/primer, patch any damage that now shows that you didn't see before (lol - white shows everything) Paint 3 coats of your white (I used white picket fence from Home depot MS collection on my uppers) -- before the last coat, use some latex calk (small amount in crack, wipe with damp paper towel or wet finger) around the perimeter of the panel recess and the joint between cabinets - after you apply last coat...joint cracks literally disappear. Don't forget to paint the bottom of the cabinets if you can see them. Poly 3 coats (I used satin Varathane from Lowes that they use on hardwood floors) A lot of time and effort...well worth it in the end : ) Good luck on your project...mine have been done for several months now and holding up great! Tip - if you get any dark color bleed through after two coats, put on a coat of poly, then paint over it and it will seal it out for next paint coat My way breaks a lot of rules that I have seen posted, but it worked great for my old box store oak cabinets. : ) and no special pricey paint was required
Moxie
on Jul 06, 2014
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One more question guys?!?!?! How does the chalk Paint hold up in the areas around handles and drawer pulls? Does it nick or scratch??? Thanks so much for all your advice! I really appreciate it!
Wendy Willey
on Jul 06, 2014
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