How to paint kitchen cabinets?
I touched up the paint on my kitchen cabinets and some interior doors with good quality semi-gloss latex paint, but they have a rough feel to the surface, and almost matte finish. Everything was clean, no dust. What do you suppose the problem is? To paint over this, I am thinking that I should lightly sand the surface, wash, and then paint?
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I would try fine steel wool instead of sanding. That will scuff the surface enough for the paint to adhere. If you think it's the paint then sanding is your best option. Clean with TSP or denatured alcohol. Check on getting a paint that is designed for kitchen cabinets. Try Sherwin Williams store.
Use a smooth roller not a paintbrush. You will get a smoother finish.
I think you touched up with latex over oil based paint. Do as Kathy suggest, if the sanding starts to peel it, you'll have to scrape off the latex, then go over it with oil based paint.
Use a green kitchen scrubby to smooth out the finish. Use a foam roller and foam brush to paint.
Hi Virginia! I can tell you how to paint your kitchen cabinets with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint! :)
It is super easy to paint with Dixie Belle:
Step one: Clean with White Lightning
Step two: If the surface is slippery, apply two coats of Slick Stick
Step three: Paint one to two coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
Step four: Use Gator Hide for a water-repellent finish
I am attaching some kitchens that have been painted with Dixie Belle Paint so you can see the outcome.
Also, we did have a series of LIVE videos on a step by step tutorial of how to paint your kitchen cabinets. If you would like to watch them....
Day one: https://www.facebook.com/DixieBellePaint/videos/1609328872527961/
Day two: https://www.facebook.com/DixieBellePaint/videos/1610860225708159/
Day three: https://www.facebook.com/DixieBellePaint/videos/1612437375550444/
Day four: https://www.facebook.com/DixieBellePaint/videos/1615506548576860/
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