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Bathroom cabinet

11 years ago
I'd like to paint or spray paint this black , any suggestions on the type of spray paint ? The cabinet is like a coated maple wood.

Comments (5)

  • PRO
    11 years ago
    What are we voting on?
  • 11 years ago
    There seems to be many polls that dosn't specify what we are voting on.
    and usally the pics are the same....
  • 11 years ago
    Some people don't understand the site options and choose "Poll" option when their question is not a poll. It appears this user is simply asking what spray paint to use on the cabinet in the photo -- a photo posted twice.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    If this is the bathroom you use everyday call a finisher and this won't be an expensive job at all but would look noticeably better than just spray painting. If you do choose to spray paint really do a diligent job of your prep work!
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    Spray painting gives a much smoother look. If you are patient, willing to purchase all the tools needed, allowing yourself a few days work, and have a large flat open cleared outdoor area outside your home for all the spray painting mess, then your result will be worth the effort.

    I'd suggest removing the drawers and doors to spray paint outside. It will need three separate coats along with a light sanding and damp rag in between each fully dried coat. This will take hours if not days. The brand is up to you. A satin finish would be good to choose. I would use a high density mini sponge roller to hand paint the standing cabinet base fronts in a satin finish as well.

    But no paint should be started until all surface wood is thoroughly sanded smooth of all it's shellac coating. Then make sure your cabinets are wiped clean of any dust or debris before paint primer is applied.

    Note that dense sponge rolling the entire project is much faster and requires no sanding of each dried painted coat. It will look better than brush paint but not as good as spray paint. I do not recommend spray painting the entire cabinet indoors unless you really know what you are doing.