How do I paint my kitchen cupboards?
I want to paint my kitchen cupboards. I know I have to clean them. Best way to clean them and what kind of paint should I use? I was thinking chalk, but then I can't use a sprayer with that - can I? I just need a tutorial/technique that's easy
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There's nothing easy about painting kitchen cabinets. All that hardware, making sure the finish will stand up to scrubbing, etc. That said, use TSP to clean before painting (available at hardware stores - just follow the directions on the box). Chalk paint would need to be sealed (I learned the hard way) and is meant to create a sort of shabby-chic finish. If you want a more traditional painted finish, use a good brand of latex paint. I don't know enough about paint sprayers to offer advice about that.
Terri: Here's a link that may help
https://www.anniesloan.com/techniques/how-to-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets-with-chalk-paint
If you are looking to repaint - I recently discovered Oil Bond (you can get it here on Amazon https://amzn.to/2wGmiNO) where you rub this first on your cabinets. This helps the paint stick so you DON'T NEED TO SAND!! Also add a bit of Oil Bond to your paint. I would also spend a bit more for specific cabinet paint to ensure a smooth finish. I recently did this on my bathroom vanity and it turned out fantastic! Here are my pics of my project: https://wp.me/pUbK5-yRy
Your project turned out beautiful! What kind of paint did you use?
Here's my recommendation for painting your kitchen cabinets: https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/kitchencabinetmakeover/