What is the best way to update kitchen cupboards?
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Ann
I've done some updating in my kitchen and would like to do something with the cupboards. They're cream colored with some kind of coating somewhat like a smooth MCP. Is it possible to paint it? I would like to make it white.
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Chalky paint is a dream. You can paint absolutely anything with it, covers and is a beautiful matte. You can use the wax or a polyurethane. I buy valspar chalky paint at Lowes. It's almost $30.00 for 32 ounces, but seriously this paint goes along way. I hope it all goes well for you.🙂
Make sure they are clean and dry. 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 with 220 grit sandpaper or a green Scotch Brite pad.. Use a tack cloth or damp rag to remove dust after sanding. Prime with a stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123, KILZ,or BIN and have it tinted to the color of the top coat. This will prevent dark or stained surfaces from showing through the top coat. Acrylic, or water base paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd, or oil-base, paints require good ventilation because the paint contains solvents that can irritate your lungs and make you feel sick. Alkyd options require mineral spirits for cleanup, but they provide a hard, durable paint finish. Whichever you use, buy the best-quality paint you can afford for a lasting kitchen cabinet finish. Seal with at least three coats with a water based polyurethane. Use a small foam roller and foam brush for a smooth finish.
I used a great kit by Rustoleum, Cabinet Transformations. You can see my process here: https://humboldtartdept.blogspot.com/2015/09/kitchen-cabinets-black.html