Remove any removable elements like hardware shelves drawers.
Chalk paint kitchen cabinets distressed.
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.
To apply the paint i used a brush for the crevices and a roller for the flat areas.
If you are happy with the look after that then you are done painting.
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.
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Fill any holes with wood.
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.
Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.
However most likely you are not painting over wax and will not need a primer.
I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax.
If the cabinets have a finish on them these patched places would also benefit from a spot prime.
No prep no sanding just painting.
Follow these easy steps.
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I am going to try the chalk paint.
Creating a distressed look.
The dry paint can be distressed or layered with additional colors for enhanced character.
I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.
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.
And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
We had to order a couple extra cabinets to finish out the kitchen and they will be in this week and i ll start.
Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry.
I want a distressed look so we.
Plan on two coats of chalk paint maybe three for full coverage over darker tones.
I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust.
Using chalk paint to give the cabinets in your calgary home a distressed look is quick and easy.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
Materials needed for painting cabinets with chalk paint disclosure.
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