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