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Help with kitchen cabinet brands!

7 years ago

Going to paint kitchen cabinets. Researched Benjamin Moore Advance, Sherwin Williams Proclassic, Rustolium Cabinet

Transformations, and Behr Alkyd Enamel. I’m so confused on which to use. I want the most durable. I might add I will be using a brush and roller Not a spayer. Ty for any help!


Comments (6)

  • 7 years ago

    Already removed wood above the sink and added crown moulding

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Your question and dilemma are not related.

  • 7 years ago
    Are you doing it yourself? If so, make sure you do a scuff sand, use a de glosser and with oak, use a grain filler. Also a good bonding primer. The grain on oak will telegraph through the paint if it’s not filled. Stix primer with Advance paint.
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Here is how I would expect a pro to spray paint kitchen cabinets. An amateur job should follow the same path. A brush painted job would differ slightly in that you wouldn't hang the doors to paint. You'd place them on a work table or easel instead. Brush painting will NOT yield the same professional results that spraying will. It's time intensive work, and should take 7-14 days to accomplish completely and cost between 7K-9K depending on kitchen size and amount of detail in cabinets.

    Remove doors and drawer fronts.

    Remove hinges and hardware.

    Clean with TSP (tri-sodium phosphate)

    Rinse and let dry.

    Scrape any loose finish.

    Fill any damaged spots or hardware holes that won't be reused.

    Sand fill smooth.

    Scuff sand the rest.

    Tack off dust.

    Hang in dust free paint booth with wires through hardware points.

    Tack off dust again.

    Spray with shellac based primer.

    Scuff sand again.

    Tack off dust.

    Spray with second coat of primer.

    Spray with first finish coat of a polyurethane enamel Or conversion varnish.

    Spray with second coat.

    If glazing is to occur, that is next.

    Spray with clear over glaze

    Add more molding or decorative details to boxes, filling nail holes and sanding smooth.

    Repeat prep process with face frames and exposed cabinet sides using plastic to create a spray booth on site. If interiors are to be done, they are done before face frames and sides. Interiors are difficult, and add both time and expense to the job. Most interiors are laminate and don't accept paint well.

    Allow everything to fully cure. That's 7-14 days.

    Clean hinges and hardware and clear coat if you're keeping the old hardware.

    Install new (or old) hinges and hardware.

    Re-install doors and drawers and adjust for proper clearances.

    If you are receiving or doing a job without this amount of effort, then you are not getting a quality job.

  • 7 years ago

    That is pretty much how I was going to paint them. I guess I didn’t type my title right. Maybe there is confusion. Was really just wanting advice on what is the best brand of paint to use. TY Green Designs though for your detailed how to.