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.
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Using chalk paint to give the cabinets in your calgary home a distressed look is quick and easy.
To apply the paint i used a brush for the crevices and a roller for the flat areas.
Painting oak cabinets or any cabinets for that matter is super easy with chalk paint.
I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax.
I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.
Fill any holes with wood.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
Plan on two coats of chalk paint maybe three for full coverage over darker tones.
Paint one coat of country chic s primer over cabinets drawers and fronts.
The dry paint can be distressed or layered with additional colors for enhanced character.
Once that is complete paint away.
I used a chalk type paint again and i painted right over the previously painted cabinets sealed with wax.
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We had to order a couple extra cabinets to finish out the kitchen and they will be in this week and i ll start.
I want a distressed look so we.
Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry.
If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required this is.
Begin to rub the section of paint with the damp shop towel.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
Remove any removable elements like hardware shelves drawers.
Materials needed for painting cabinets with chalk paint disclosure.
Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern.
Creating a distressed look.
Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.
Follow these easy steps.
I didn t even take the doors off no one but me really sees the room so it didn t need to be perfect.
However most likely you are not painting over wax and will not need a primer.
And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly.
I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust.
Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone.
No prep no sanding just painting.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
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