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