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Painting Cabinets???

14 years ago
last modified: 14 years ago
To paint or not to paint.....Has anyone tried the chalk paint (Annie Sloan). I have been considering painting my cabinets with it for sometime. You don't have to prep the cabinets other than cleaning them first, no priming! You do have to put a wax on them after painting though. I have heard rave reviews from friends but only on furniture. They say you can use the paint on anything, even counter tops???

A little nervous as you can't go backwards if you don't like it:/ Or even just figuring what color to use...ugg.

I think painting my cabinets are my only alternative (not allowed to replace, & would like to keep molding) as I added crown molding that I attempted to match but unfortunately, I couldn't match the 10yrs. of Sunshine:/ (The island is new along with the appliances, crown molding, and I will be installing the back splash and pendant lights this week)

Any information on the chalk paint would be great, along with which color to use. Thinking somewhere in the white, cream, gray area. Also, need to figure out wall color....then I am done with the kitchen:)

Now that I have been reading other discussions...I may have other options such as Rustoleum Transformations or Old Master Stains.....I think I like the gel stain idea??? This is a harder decision then picking out the granite!

Thanks

Comments (18)

  • 14 years ago
    I painted and glazed my oak cabinets and they turned out great. It was really easy. I can't tell but if your cabinets are not finished at all, then you need to prime them, paint a base coat, like a off white, then glaze with a chocolate glaze. You wipe off as much as you want. I did it first and my husband thought it needed to be more, so it was nothing to go over it again and wipe a little less off. I get a lot of compliments and everyone thought a professional did it. Your paint store can help you pick out the correct type of paint and stain for this.
  • 14 years ago
    I completely love the Annie sloan paint. However, I'm not sure you know this but it's incredibly expensive -- 40.00 for a quart. And, it's hard to find and you might have to get it shipped. That said, though, I think it will be fine. I've used it a lot and I love love love it. I've used Old White on a lot of things and it's a very pretty off white. The cream is yellow-y and I wouldn't recommend it. Country Gray is actually like a beige-y white. Good luck, whatever you decide. Oh, and although most of her project examples are distressed, you do NOT have to distress the project. I've seen a lot of just straight on painted projects. I love love love this paint.
  • 14 years ago
    What granite did you use? I am trying to figure out the colors in the granite. I think off white would be great but I am in the same boat as you right now. I don't love my cabinet color and have no idea what to do. Good luck!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I am attaching a link to Deborah Hayes in Greensboro, NC who is now a Marketing Director for Annie Sloan. She is an incredible faux artist and used to do all of the faux work in the fine homes around Greensboro - including furniture and cabinetry. She could give you some good advice if you are able to contact her.

    http://www.linkedin.com/pub/deborah-hayes/2b/339/873
  • 14 years ago
    i like your cabinets.....sorry you couldn't match the trim pieces with it. Once that dark backsplash is up and new light fixtures, i think it would have been pretty the way it is. Never used the chalk paint, but all I hear are great reviews. I love the softness of the look of that paint especially on antique furntiture.
  • 14 years ago
    I think that distressed white in the above photo would really POP with your dark island (you are keeping that, right?) and the pretty granite. Go for it!
  • 14 years ago
    campbell--thanks...I am painting on a natural maple finish. I love your new cabinets...it gives me courage :)

    coco--I didn't know it was that expensive but I kind of figured it when it was $10 for the sample color. We do have a distributor about 30min. away. I was thinking Country Gray. (Good to know about the cream, not looking for a yellow tone) More of a beige-y grey, or off-white :) I haven't been able to find an example of a non-distressed project. Good to know. I will try on my one door that I have to experiment on.

    mexicobride--the granite is a bianco antico, another distributor called it white diamonds.

    Deborah...Thanks for the link!

    mpoulsom--thank you, I wish I could of matched the trim pieces as well. I was hoping that with new wall paint and the back splash I would like it a little more.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Before and after with gel stain
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Painted and glazed
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Gel stain
  • 14 years ago
    last modified: 14 years ago
    Here's a web link to a design and faux finish painting studio in the Cleveland area that carries Annie Sloan paints and has a description and photos of a kitchen they painted recently with Annie Sloan chalk paint and wax finish:
    http://www.methenyweir.com/?p=902
  • 14 years ago
    Marie - regarding the color selection of your cabinet paint I recommend WV32001 Dove Wing by Valspar in a satin finish use and all purpose under coater to prime the cabinets, then paint, and finish with a Valspar top coat in a satin finish. Our semi custom Shuler cabinets also use the Valspar top coat to finish all of their painted or stained cabinets.
    The rustoleum kits are great and the large box generally covers apx. 100 square foot surface space. I recommend not using the glaze finish or using it as a highlight technique not a flooding technique. The highlight technique will place the darker glaze only in the routs/details of the cabinet door and not make the cabinet look too rustic.
    For your wall paint I would pull a color from your granite tops. But some thing fun would be to paint the walls a lighter shade than the breakfast room like a soft butter (wv32002 buff yellow) or a secondary color like a washed out green (wv32008 lush shade).

    Highlight your newly painted cabinets with bronze hardware a little larger than what you have on your cabinets currently. maybe even use the labled tabs for the drawers to give the cabinets a flare.
  • 14 years ago
    i have used the chalkboard paint in my kids playroom and its wonderful its not too hard to d.i.y. and it comes out smooth i believe it can be tinted as well but the slate grey is something i personally like i think using it on one or two cabinets is a great idea for to do list shopping list inspirational messages etc good luck
  • 14 years ago
    awesome feedback everyone...This was my first post and I am so glad I did it. Thank all of you so much!!!

    Definitely going to look into the gel stain. Love the transformation, trying to figure out if I want to go a little more white though.

    Brittany...thank you so much for the details...already looking up the Dove Wing. The breakfast area will be changing as well. Probably will keep that area the same color as the kitchen. I liked the color a lot, just blended to much with cabinets as they are and doesn't really go with the new color scheme.
  • 14 years ago
    Chalk wall vinyl is an easy way to get the look you are going for with the ease of removing later. It won't harm the surface so you can apply to the wall or cabinet (I prefer the cabinet as its typically a smoother surface to write on) and they come in many shapes and sizes too. Definitely use chalk markers so that you avoid the dust everywhere!! I'd be happy to send you a sample so just ask! www.InspiringVinyl.com
  • 5 years ago

    Nice work Glen Houston

  • 5 years ago

    Following.... :-)