How To Clean Kitchen Cabinets Before Chalk Painting

Follow these easy steps. Amy Howard at Home One Step Paint.

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When prepping to paint your kitchen cabinets with chalk paint the process is really quite simple.

How To Clean Kitchen Cabinets Before Chalk Painting. Annie Sloan developed her unique and versatile d. Heres my supply list for this project. That is how you will be able to clean the kitchen cabinets.

I did not do this at first and had to go back and do it after two coats of chalk. And if you pre-sand a surface be sure to wipe it down with a damp cloth to remove all the dust before painting. The cleaners should also dry up from the wood surface quickly after being removed.

Using your vacuum attachments clean up. If you are considering painting your cabinets with chalk paint dont make my mistake which is why I repainted my chalk painted cabinets. It leaves a de-glossed and flat finish that sets up your project for success with adhesion.

Affordable easy DIY update to kitchen cabinets using Annie Sloan chalk paint. Clean all cabinets and doors with Krud Kutter to remove greasedirt. If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required This is optional but since our cabinets were SUPER glossy I figured it would be a good.

Then as stated above moisten a rag not soak it Wipe down the piece of furniture or cabinets and then let dry. Regardless of pre-sanding it is important to always wash the piece well before applying chalk paint to remove dirt and grease. Although chalk paint does perform as advertised when it comes to general sanding and adhesion to finished surfaces undesired holes and dings will still need to be filled and sanded before painting unless you like the character they create.

When dry apply your first coat of chalk paint using an Annie Sloan Flat Brush for a smooth finish. They all are significant and cleans your cabinet correctly. Start by giving your kitchen cabinets a clean with soapy water to remove any oil or grease.

Annie Sloan shows you the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets by simply using Chalk Paint and Wax. I now use White Lightning to clean ALL my painting projects. There are several effective ways of cleaning kitchen cabinets before painting.

For example I wrote jello on the tape stuck to the door that contained jello boxes Paint a coat of Kilz on all cabinets and doors to prevent wood stain from coming through paint. If you have any questions please ask them in the com. Amy Howard at Home Sealer I used the matte 25 Flat Brush.

I labeled using an item within each cabinet. Spot clean the area with circular motions. Annie herself shares these tips.

Label doors and remove. Get some of that painters tape for the edges that you do not want to paint. The last thing you need is a delay of many days waiting for your kitchen cabinets to dry before you can paint them.

Newspapers or canvas to put down for the process. To clean your kitchen cabinets before painting make sure to get cleaners that the wood will not be able to soak up. Leave plenty of time to dry before painting the second coat of Chalk.

Get some gloves to protect the nails from the paint not that it is toxic but it can get under the nails. Use a sealer other than wax in the kitchen. Create a ratio of 6040 alcohol to water.

If you follow these 4 simple best practices you will never regret painting your kitchen cabinets. If the cabinets have a finish on them these patched places would also benefit from a spot-prime. You can use any product such as TSP degreaser deglosser vinegar soap etc.

The small jar last FOREVER. Once the area is clean wipe it dry with another cloth. Gentle and consistent cleaning are the keys to keeping your cabinets looking fresh and new.

Plan on two coats of chalk paint maybe three for full coverage over darker tones. Lightly sand just slightly rough up the finish with sandpaper. Product links are below.

But it is best to know the details about these products the using process and what they do before start using them. It is a proprietary blend of TSP and other cleaning cleaning elements that cut through anything and everything that needs to be removed prior to painting. Again your hardware store can help you with this.

You only need 2 tablespoons for a gallon of. Once that is complete paint away. Chalk paint typically covers in 1-2 coats of paint.

Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleanersoap and water and let dry.

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