Using chalk paint to give the cabinets in your calgary home a distressed look is quick and easy.
Chalk paint kitchen cabinets distressed.
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I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.
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I want a distressed look so we.
To apply the paint i used a brush for the crevices and a roller for the flat areas.
Once that is complete paint away.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
Materials needed for painting cabinets with chalk paint disclosure.
I didn t even take the doors off no one but me really sees the room so it didn t need to be perfect.
And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly.
If you are happy with the look after that then you are done painting.
Begin to rub the section of paint with the damp shop towel.
I am going to try the chalk paint.
If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required this is.
Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone.
I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax.
I used a chalk type paint again and i painted right over the previously painted cabinets sealed with wax.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
If the cabinets have a finish on them these patched places would also benefit from a spot prime.
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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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 recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust.
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.
However most likely you are not painting over wax and will not need a primer.
Fill any holes with wood.
Creating a distressed look.
Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern.
Plan on two coats of chalk paint maybe three for full coverage over darker tones.
Painting oak cabinets or any cabinets for that matter is super easy with chalk paint.
No prep no sanding just painting.