Chalk Paint Cabinet Doors

The first on the left was not sanded or primed before adding chalk paint and distressing.

Chalk paint cabinet doors.

Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush. The topcoat used is high perfo. My staircase has some spots where it s rubbed off because i have little hands that are on it all the time. Annie sloan shows you the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets by simply using chalk paint and wax.

You ll want to wax the doors two to three times to make your finish really strong. Because of the thickness of chalk paint it can build up quickly and diminish the dimensionality of decorative routered edges. Click to see close up comparison. It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.

Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised. Watch as i show you how to paint your kitchen cabinets with chalk paint by annie sloan and a different topcoat instead of wax. An acrylic latex paint in an enamel finish is your best bet for doors and trim. The original oak cabinet door was first sanded with 80 grit and then 120 grit.

Paint adheres best over a scuffed surface making true wood cabinets a great candidate for painting sand the surface to prep it for paint and the result is a better bond and smoother finish. Much better than chalk paint. The chalk paint gives it a more textured appearance too. Chalk paint can t be brushed on as evenly as latex paint can be sprayed on.

Very durable and easy to wash. 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. One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish. All of my cabinet doors that i have redone with gel stain and chalk paint have held up great.

Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint. It is formulated for that use. This is especially important if your wood cabinets are already stained or have a glossy finish you will need to get through this finish layer first either with sandpaper or a liquid. Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.

Sherwin williams and benjamin moore are great brands. I can also add behr to the list. Remove any excess with a lint free cloth. The second on the right was sanded primed and than chalk paint was applied before being distressed.

Leave the wax to harden before applying another coat allowing at least a day. 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. Annie sloan developed her unique and versatile d. As someone else noted.