Sunday, March 7, 2010

Does the paint for cupboard doors do a good job?

i want to paint my kitchen cupboard doors with special paint,what will it be like,i cant just change doors as i have bottom rails and top and a cornish,i cant afford a new kitchen,have u used this paint ,and which one.my doors are a white with grey trimDoes the paint for cupboard doors do a good job?
I've painted our kitchen cabinets in both houses that we moved into. First, clean the surfaces thoroughly. Usually soap and water are sufficient.





Second, get a good primer (Kilz) and apply it using a small brush to paint the inside corners, nooks %26amp; crannies, etc. The larger surfaces should be primed using a high density foam roller (4'; is a great size).





Finally, apply two coats of the finish color, again, using the brush for small areas finished off with the roller. Interior latex paint will be fine. The primer does a good job bonding the paint to the cabinet.





Remove the doors from the hinges, painting on flat level surfaces whenever possible to prevent runs.





The key tool for a smooth finish is the roller, though. Don't go cheap on it, otherwise you'll have cabinets that look like they were painted cheaply.Does the paint for cupboard doors do a good job?
Most important thing is the preparation of the surfaces as these can, over the years, become greasy from cooking. I honestly think you need to go to a good paint supplier and get some advice. I know there are several good products out there but without knowing the surface you are about to paint over would be reluctant to give you any names. I daresay there are websites out there that might give you some 'handy hints' - do your research because nothing will look worse than if in a few months time it all starts peeling off. Good luck.
I used this paint on the kitchen doors in my Mum's house. It was easy to use but two points for you. First, clean the doors very carefully - sugar soap from DIY stores is good - to remove all grease and dirt. If you don't, the paint will not stick well. Secondly remove the doors (not the cornice) and paint them laying flat and leave to dry. This will prevent any paint runs and makes it easier if you are going to produce the 'wood grain' effect with the scraper provided with some paint kits. As your doors are white then one coat of paint may do; if not two will be needed.





The end result looks fine. Good luck!
I have used the special cupboard paint and it did a good enough job and looked quite nice. It certainly was cheaper than replacing all my kitchen cupboard doors.
i use a watered down undercoat to white wash my doors.


from there a undercoat


then two gloss coats, perfect job in the kitchen





now the stuff your on about i have never used it so could not say.

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