by Debi
What grit sand paper do i use when spray painting a metal cabinet?
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Linda Sikut
on Jun 16, 2018
Hi Debi,To paint metal cabinets you will want to first clean them up with a good cleaner like TSP. Then to sand, you'll want to use a high grit number like 400. That should prevent scratching the surface; however, I'd do it gently and do a test on the back first. Wishing you the best. -
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William
on Jun 16, 2018
I like to use 200 to 400 depending on the existing finish. Times I have used 150 on really rough surfaces. Most of the time it's just to remove any gloss and roughen the surface for paint. -
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AmAtHome
on Jun 16, 2018
I haven't painted mine yet, but several people have used chalk paint - no sanding required for that. Those that used spray paint, sanded with 220 grit, sprayed one coat, lightly sanded again with 220, and applied 2nd coat. -
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Alice
on Jun 16, 2018
First, clean them with an industrial cleaner to remove any kitchen grease. Sand with 220 or 400 grit sandpaper followed by a metal primer. Then finish them up with a coat of acrylic latex paint. Have fun !!! -
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Cindy
on Jun 16, 2018
I would use 220 grit. It's enough to take any gloss off and prepare surface for paint. Best of luck to you.
Linda Sikut
on Jun 16, 2018
William
on Jun 16, 2018
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