Chalk Paint Kitchen Cabinets Distressed

Once that is complete paint away.

Chalk paint kitchen cabinets distressed.

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. See more ideas about distressed kitchen distressed kitchen cabinets kitchen cabinets. If the cabinets have a finish on them these patched places would also benefit from a spot prime. Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone.

I used a chalk type paint again and i painted right over the previously painted cabinets sealed with wax. If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required this is. I am going to try the chalk paint. To apply the paint i used a brush for the crevices and a roller for the flat areas.

I didn t even take the doors off no one but me really sees the room so it didn t need to be perfect. I want a distressed look so we. Painting oak cabinets or any cabinets for that matter is super easy with chalk paint. However most likely you are not painting over wax and will not need a primer.

Feb 11 2018 explore allison lance s board distressed kitchen cabinets followed by 161 people on pinterest. Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern. I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust. Paint one coat of country chic s primer over cabinets drawers and fronts.

After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed. Using chalk paint to give the cabinets in your calgary home a distressed look is quick and easy. Fill any holes with wood. Remove any removable elements like hardware shelves drawers.

Materials needed for painting cabinets with chalk paint disclosure. I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax. No prep no sanding just painting. Plan on two coats of chalk paint maybe three for full coverage over darker tones.

Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry. Creating a distressed look. Begin to rub the section of paint with the damp shop towel. I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.

This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture. If you are happy with the look after that then you are done painting. Follow these easy steps. And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly.

We had to order a couple extra cabinets to finish out the kitchen and they will be in this week and i ll start. The dry paint can be distressed or layered with additional colors for enhanced character.