One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
How to use chalk paint to paint kitchen cabinets.
I started by painting the bottom cabinets.
Annie herself shares these tips.
Start by giving your kitchen cabinets a clean with soapy water to remove any oil or grease.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Beautify your kitchen cabinets using chalk paint use chalk paint to renew an old vanity table modernize your dresser using chalk paint paint dining room chairs to revitalize them showcase your entryway by repainting your front door update fireplace brick tiles and mantles yes you can use chalk paint on pianos and fabric cushions.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
I love the color and the ease of chalk paint on oak cabinets.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
How to transform your kitchen with chalk paint.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint.
Repair these first with wood glue before sanding the veneered surface.
You can just dive right in.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.
Traditionally chalk paint is finished with wax but because kitchen cabinets receive such heavy wear i wanted to use a finish that wouldn t need maintenance.
I would definitely recommend chalk paint if you are considering painting your cabinets as it s so easy to use and provides a great end result we got the look of a brand new kitchen for just a fraction of the price by choosing to paint our cabinets instead of gut the whole thing.
I grabbed the paint stirred it up and started painting the laundry room cabinets.
How to paint cabinets.
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old.
The paint dries really quickly.
When dry apply your first coat of chalk paint using an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Leave plenty of time to dry before painting the second coat of chalk paint.
Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.