When we moved into our 1990s home two years ago, we were underwhelmed with the basic oak cabinets in our bathrooms and kitchen. They are in good condition, but they simply aren't our style. So, I decided to change things up and paint our kids' bathroom cabinets a bold blue! Below is...
Paint: Paint for cabinets is subject to personal preference. For the smoothest, glossiest finish, the best option is still oil-based (alkyd) enamel. It takes a long time to dry and is messy to clean up, but it self-levels better than water-based paints. The next-best option ...
Finally, I’m able to share the step by step process I went through over the last few months to paint our kitchen cabinets. When I started this painting project in May, I had no idea that it would be the first week of July before I would have it finished. And while this was a lo...
So guys here it is at last, I know some of you have been poking me to share the whole“how to paint your kitchen cabinets”process. Well, it took me almost as long to type each step out, as it actually did to paint the cabinets,kidding, but I’m so thrilled with the results whi...
How to Paint Oak Furniture 1. Clean the Old Finish Wash the finish with a solution of 1/2 cup of trisodium phosphate detergent per gallon of water if the finish is still in good condition. If the finish is cracked or peeling, strip it with a methylene chloride stripper. Use a soy- or...
You’ll need wood putty if you are filling in any holes, or are going to paint over any wood with deep grain, such as oak. Sandpaper is needed to give the cabinets a light sanding before applying primer or paint. You won’t need to strip wood cabinets completely, but sanding them ...
Paint for cabinets, doors, and trim Paint for paneling TSP substituteStep-by-step properly paint oak Step 1 – Gather supplies It is important to make sure you have everything needed before you begin the project. Nothing is worse than having to run to the store in the middle of a proje...
I have oak kitchen cabinets from 1992, and want to paint them a nice gentle off white. What process and color would you suggest? Reply Jessica says June 13, 2021 at 9:19 am Hello, I’m looking to refinish a hutch, a dining room table, and set of chairs. I’d like to avoid sa...
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.
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