cupboard painting

11 years ago

Would like thorough details for how to go about painting these cupboards with BM Advance paint. I am looking to go a white or off white color, with new hardware. I have never painted cupboards before, unfortunately getting this professionally done is not in the budget so this is my only option. So any detail or advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for advice on whether I should keep the top board over the cupboards there, or remove it and leave an open space above. Thanks in advance

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ReMax - Lisa

11 years ago

I just did my sons cabinets using the BM advance paint. Turned out great. Remove doors and all hardware. I set the doors up on saw horses in our basement, in an area out of the way of traffic and dust. Clean with TSP, light sanding, wipe with tack cloth. First coat is with a good primer. Lightly sand between coats. Advance paint needs 24 hours to cure between coats. Lightly sand again. I did 2 coats on inside of doors, and 3 on outside. 2 coats on the in place cabinets too. Best to let doors cure for minimum 2 weeks before re-hanging. They look awesome and so worth the effort. Best advice..... Don't rush it and watch for drips before you leave them for the day!

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Connie Darlene
Original Author
11 years ago
see
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Rockin' Fine Finish
11 years ago
could you add pictures to better help
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Solar Texas
11 years ago
If you can find a Nov. 2013 of FineHomebuilding magazine (I think although memory is rusty), there's a very good article on how to do this professionally which could be scaled down for amateur purposes.
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Interior Affairs -- Vickie Daeley
11 years ago
Lots of sanding...first,,,then you can paint...but I have done it myself many times for 9 different homes, I have owned...time consuming but they turn out awesome!
hayleydaniels
11 years ago
Be sure and take the doors off, and set up a work station in your garage to do them.

Check out your question on youtube for lots of great DIY videos on how to do it the right way. One thing to keep firmly in mind is that cleaning the surface is one of the most important things you'll do to get a great finish. You'll need a couple of coats too.
Connie Darlene
Original Author
11 years ago
Okay Thanks! Would a deglosser be necessary or just sanding will do the trick?
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ReMax - Lisa
11 years ago
I'm sure a light sanding and priming will be enough. Depends on the surface though. Are they wood, or a plasticky surface?
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ReMax - Lisa
11 years ago
Just looked at your pics. I'm sure they will be fine with sanding and priming. You can also fill in the centre handle holes with wood filler and reposition them where you like. We did that to ours and it is almost impossible to see
User
11 years ago
Be. Sure and use an alkyld primer,not a water based one. Water based primers will allow tannins and grease stain to bleed through.
vas711
11 years ago
Have you thought of using Annie Sloan chalk paint? I've used it with with great outcome!! No prep needed:)
Connie Darlene
Original Author
11 years ago
Yes I have but I live in a remote location in Canada and unfortunately it hasn't available in my province I have heard great things about homemade chalk paint and have given this some consideration too. The only thing I am concerned about is that chalk paint gives a rustic look. Is this accurate?
acm
11 years ago
ReMax has the right process. Additionally, take off all the hardware before you start, fill the holes with wood filler, let it dry and sand. You'll want all new hardware (including hinges, for best look) and in a new location, so best to make the old holes vanish.
vas711
11 years ago
I have taken a couple of her classes, one of the techniques that you learn is buffing, you have to wait until the paint is completely dry and it comes up to a beautiful gloss just by buffing it with a very soft rag or cheesecloth, great results! You would apply the clear wax over it for protection before you buff it out! you can purchase it from stockist in the US and they can ship it to you, the colors are all beautiful and very easy to work with:) I would suggest that you purchased her brushes they make the project much easier, also there are tutorials online that you can see different techniques on how to do cabinets. hope this helps!