We had to order a couple extra cabinets to finish out the kitchen and they will be in this week and i ll start.
Chalk paint kitchen cabinets distressed.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
The dry paint can be distressed or layered with additional colors for enhanced character.
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Fill any holes with wood.
Follow these easy steps.
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Painting oak cabinets or any cabinets for that matter is super easy with chalk paint.
Begin to rub the section of paint with the damp shop towel.
If the cabinets have a finish on them these patched places would also benefit from a spot prime.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone.
Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern.
I m pregnant and we are on a short time frame so i m thinking the chalk paint is going to work well for that no fumes no sanding before hand short dry time ect.
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To apply the paint i used a brush for the crevices and a roller for the flat areas.
If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required this is.
Once that is complete paint away.
I want a distressed look so we.
Plan on two coats of chalk paint maybe three for full coverage over darker tones.
I didn t even take the doors off no one but me really sees the room so it didn t need to be perfect.
Creating a distressed look.
Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry.
Paint one coat of country chic s primer over cabinets drawers and fronts.
And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly.
Materials needed for painting cabinets with chalk paint disclosure.
If you are happy with the look after that then you are done painting.
Using chalk paint to give the cabinets in your calgary home a distressed look is quick and easy.
However most likely you are not painting over wax and will not need a primer.
No prep no sanding just painting.
I used a chalk type paint again and i painted right over the previously painted cabinets sealed with wax.
I am going to try the chalk paint.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax.
Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.