Can You Chalk Paint Bathroom Cabinets

I made the decision to chalk paint these dressers I used Annie Sloan Pure White instead of using regular paint. Chalk paint is a FANTASTIC option for painting cabinets since there is barely any prep work involved thats right no sanding and sanding and sanding it goes on easily you only need a couple coats and it has a beautiful finish.

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Can you chalk paint bathroom cabinets. Turn those 80s oak cabinets into something more modern and updated. Yes you can use chalk paint but instead of using wax to seal it use a water based clear varnish if it says on the tin of varnish that brushes can be cleaned in soapy water then you know the varnish is water based. Not only was this way cheaper than a traditional vanity but it adds so much charm and character to the bathroom.

After a few coats of chalk paint I used 1 coat of natural wax then a coat of dark then another coat of natural for a super smooth finish. It still leaves a rustic shabby look. Really painting outside in natural light would be ideal but I know taking the entire cabinet off the wall wasnt an option for me so it probably isnt for you.

Its so hard to say since I cant actually see the cabinets but if the paint is on there good very well adheredetc then I would give them a light sanding by hand is fine and paint them with either Chalk Paint or an enamel based latex that is specifically made for cabinets. People waste so much money on these products. Prep Your Painting Area.

Hi FriendsIn this DIY Im sharing how I painted our bathroom vanity cabinets without doing any sanding. If youre painting inside this is the time to tape newspaper to the floor. You can see the difference the dark wax makes here.

Learn how to chalk paint your bathroom cabinets for a quick and cheap bathroom renovation. I just finished painting our bathroom cabinets with a fresh coat of Benjamin Moores Hale Navy- and I had these questions myself. Chalk paint you say.

Once everything was clean and had been taped and everything removed that I wasnt working on I started painting the front of the vanity. Then use the chalk paint. Because of the thickness of chalk paint it can build up quickly and diminish the dimensionality of decorative routered edges.

Chalk Painting Cabinets. In a nutshell chalk paint employs a fine powder often calcium carbonate or plaster of Paris to enhance the character of the finish and create the look that so many people love. You do have to seal them if you use chalk paint.

Be sure to allow the waxes to set between coats. Or removing any doors or drawers. A matte water based polyurethane works fine and will keep your cabinets easy to clean.

You just want to make sure to have your cabinets sealed with clear finishing wax or a waterbased poly when using a chalk based paint. I grabbed the paint stirred it up and started painting the laundry room cabinets. YES YOU CAN do it yourself.

Chalk paint cant be brushed on as evenly as latex paint can be sprayed on. Commercial products to chalk paint cabinets are expensive and Annie Sloans original version requires some work to track down. Again when using chalk paint no prep is required.

How to Paint Cabinets with Chalk Paint. These considerations have led to a. I followed it up with Annie Sloan clear wax and it looked great.

I use paste wax on furniture but never on cabinets. Yes chalk paint should work over most surfaces without sanding. The great thing about chalk paint is you can just jump right in and start painting pretty much which is exactly what I did.

Check out these other high-tech paints. If the cabinets are really dirty youll probably want to clean them but mine were fine. The chalk paint dries really quickly.

The drawers on the right are just the chalk paint without wax. Thats the beauty of this amazing paint. I have a strong dislike for anything complicated.

I would wipe the cabinets down first with a mild cleaner and dry them. Some edges of my doors and drawers have thicker coats of paint and almost globby areas though I was careful not to put it on too thick. There are other paints out there that people have used on cabinets without sanding if you get a chance to look that up.

Just a light dusting and they were ready to paint. It also feels important that any changes made in our home be done the right way to maintain our homes value. You can absolutely use a chalk based paint.

My favorite brands are Annie Sloan Jolie Dixie Belle and General Finishes. Use a matt varnish for a flat look. You can make your own chalk paint with plaster of Paris paint and water.

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