While the paint is still wet, apply enamel paint to the flat surfaces, using a roller. Pass the roller over the brushed areas, too, wherever possible, to eliminate brush strokes and leave the entire cabinet with the roller texture. Advertisement Image Credit:Julia Fain Step 14 Also use the ...
Paint the cabinet parts just as with the primer coat: backsides of doors and drawer fronts first, then the front sides, then the boxes. Aim for full coverage with the first coat, but keep the coat relatively thin. Watch carefully for drips and heavy areas, and brush them out as soon a...
Let me tell you, you’re gonna want to read this if you’re considering chalk painting your cabinets! Pros of Using Chalk Paint for Kitchen Cabinet Let’s get right into some of the reasons I like chalk paint for kitchen cabinets. While chalk paint might not be the preferred choice for...
Since the veneer was going to be covered later on, I painted the samples on. They were painted onto the side of an upper cabinet and also a lower cabinet. This is SO important. The colors looked totally different depending on where they were. For example, at Home Depot, the paint lady...
I want to paint an oak curio cabinet. It’s a pretty large piece. Will it look good painted? Just bought a new house, and don’t want to buy new furniture. Thanks Reply Denise says May 17, 2019 at 1:02 pm I think everything can look good painted! 😉 Yes, large painted piece...
to the cabinets and drawers.Caution:if you’re painting the cabinets inside the house, I would highly recommend carrying each cabinet/drawer outdoors to sand- another reason why spring is the best time to paint ;) OR you can totally do it my way and sand indoors, which will lead to ...
The proper way to paint oak is a messy process since you need to sand the oak and use an oil-based primer. Not to mention, the area in which you are painting will be torn up so be prepared on how long the project can take based on your available time. If you are painting ...
We haven't yet been able to renovate the kitchen entirely, but we did paint the kitchen cabinets white and add chalkboard paint to the interiors of each cabinet door. We currently use one of our spare bedrooms as the home office. It started out looking like this. And now it looks like...
There are many ways to bring a piece back to life other than just adding a coat of paint. For example, you can take a square end table or nightstand and add hairpin legs to give it a more modern look or take two desk drawers and some legs off an old table to create a unique she...
Learn the tips and tricks to painting a bathroom cabinet that will last! This inexpensive yet professional looking project saved our builder grade oak vanity.