If you are happy with the look after that then you are done painting.
Chalk paint kitchen cabinets distressed.
Paint one coat of country chic s primer over cabinets drawers and fronts.
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Remove any removable elements like hardware shelves drawers.
If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required this is.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
We had to order a couple extra cabinets to finish out the kitchen and they will be in this week and i ll start.
Creating a distressed look.
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.
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Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry.
I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax.
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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.
Once that is complete paint away.
The dry paint can be distressed or layered with additional colors for enhanced character.
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.
If the cabinets have a finish on them these patched places would also benefit from a spot prime.
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.
Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern.
No prep no sanding just painting.
And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly.
I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust.
I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
To apply the paint i used a brush for the crevices and a roller for the flat areas.
I want a distressed look so we.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.
Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone.
I am going to try the chalk paint.
Fill any holes with wood.