Chalk Paint Cabinet Doors

Find out the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets by simply using chalk paint and wax.

Chalk paint cabinet doors.

Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes. I opened the drawers and doors and painted the base with the renaissance chalk paint. First remove the doors and any hardware. Some edges of my doors and drawers have thicker coats of paint and almost globby areas though i was careful not to put it on too thick.

If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up. The chalk paint will also get a perfect pop on your hallway doors. One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish. Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.

If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required. I used an angled paintbrush to apply the chalk paint on oak. Excellent chalk paint even for refurbishing the finish of your large mirror either in the bedroom or in your dining room. This makes me so happy because regardless of whether you re a pro painter or a total beginner this won t impact the outcome of your project.

The beautiful cabinet paint holds up for long even on camper cabinets producing a wax topcoat that s adequately clear and clean. The easiest way i found to paint the doors was to do the inside edge first. Watch as lou manfredini ace s home expert show you how your can paint laminate cabinets for an affordable. Chalk paint can t be brushed on as evenly as latex paint can be sprayed on.

Watch as i show you how to paint your kitchen cabinets with chalk paint by annie sloan and a different topcoat instead of wax. Follow these easy steps. Because of the thickness of chalk paint it can build up quickly and diminish the dimensionality of decorative routered edges. Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry.

Have a laminate cabinet doors you want to update. Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint. It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets. You can see the trim was already dry and was a slightly darker color.

When prepping to paint your kitchen cabinets with chalk paint the process is really quite simple. Here annie is using old ochre. Give them a wash with soapy water no harsh chemicals needed.