Is it possible to repair kitchens cabinets?
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Lynn
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I used a product called Saman 4 years ago and seals,stains and varathanes. It took me weeks and multiple coats to complete. The finished product was amazing. Unfortunately, it didn't last. It has worn around door knobs and chipped in areas you don't even touch. I've tried sanding and retouching, but it doesn't bite. I thought maybe painting, but I don't think it will adhere to the treatment. I'm hesitant to sand everything down as that is so labor intensive, but I don't think I have a choice. Thoughts?
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You may be able to paint over the cabinets with chalk paint. From what I understand there is no sanding involved. Anne Sloan has many tutorials as well as The painted purple lady.I would advise looking into this to avoid the long and hard sanding involved.
Janet Pizaro
on Feb 16, 2016
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You might try using "liquid sander" which eliminates the actually sanding job..... just put it on with a soft cloth just like a cleaner. Wipe down and you're good to go for a paint job. However, you must use a good primer first before painting, like Bulls Eye 123, or Kilz. I prefer the Bulls eye myself. Since I'm not familiar with the product you used, I don't know what else to suggest. Perhaps you could try liquid sander on the inside of a door to see how the primer and paint takes. I'd go to a Lowes or Home Depot and talk to an expert in the proper dept.
Tegma
on Feb 16, 2016
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You will need to use a liquid sander or deglosser as suggested even if you use chalk paint. I made the mistake a few years back when I read no sanding or primers needed- a lie- you have to degloss or remove the shiny gloss and in your case seal the varninsh or it will leach through to the paint. As tegma suggested above primer- may have to be used to avoid leaching unless you go dark (I would think about testing an area). I have found homemade chalk paint work and so does a good quality semi gloss paint (which I wish I would have done first) chalk paint leaves a finish that is not smooth and is not shiny and will have to waxed r a coat a polyurethane. I really like Behr Marquee paint good luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Feb 16, 2016
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You could always use a textured paint. I used a paint called Cabinet Coat from ACE Hardware and I love it! No prep was needed.
Lisa
on Feb 17, 2016
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The trick we use, is to apply a few clear coat of water based varnish over stained or painted cabinets doors. That will reduce the amount of chipping, not eliminate it altogether, there is nothing I know of that will 100% prevent wear and tear.
Justin
on Feb 17, 2016
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For the best adherence of paint, check out Rustoleum's Cabinet Restoration. I think that might be your best bet since you have had issues with the finish. Also requires no prep other than cleaning.
Susan
on Feb 17, 2016
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I have used the Saman products a couple of times, but mostly on floors. However, that was a few years ago. If I remember correctly you have to use their conditioner, then their varathane. While the product was good on floors, I did find it had bubbles like many other water based varathanes- they dry too quickly for the bubbles to even out. I also found that water based varathanes wear out faster than the old oil based ones. But all they needed was a quick sand with 220 grit sandpaper and another coat could be applied. I would take that over having the awful odor from oil based varnish in a second. Flash forward a number of years and I now use a BONA 2 part floor varnish. It also has a product called Bona prep which softens up the old varnish a bit top allow the new 2-part varnish to adhere. It is not cheap, but it is really nice to use and you can recoat in 2 hours. If you wanted to fix your exiting cabinets with the Saman stain cabinets, the key is blending the stain on the bare spots which may take a number of light coats before you put on the finish varathane. If you put too much on, it can be sanded off If you want to paint the cupboards in a color, you will need to sand a bit and use a high adhesion primer. Benjamin Moore has one called Stix ( or something like that). Then paint over it and then use varnish over that. Remember to sand with 220 grit sand paper between coats. On your last 2 coats, try 600 grit wet/dry sand paper and use it wet to even out the varnish for the last coats. Depending on the varnish you may need more than one last coat.
Justin
on Feb 17, 2016
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If you have Oak cabinets, you will never be able to completely fill the grain, no matter how much you sand. It is just the way the oak grows. If you have Maple cabinets, they are a dream to paint, but really hard to stain evenly. Have fum with your project. Cheers, Justin
Justin
on Feb 18, 2016
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