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Anybody here painted cabinets and/or countertops.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 10/29/19 at 8:55 pm
Trying to do a cheap kitchen makeover.
Was looking for opinions on what kind of paint you used for cabinets? And prep work. There are some paint/coating that require less prep work and some that require a lot.
Have some outdated Formica that I would like to update with paint or coating. Prefer a solid color.
Want to do it cheap because in the future I’m going to bite the bullet and rip out all cabinets and a wall to make my kitchen bigger.
Also while I’m here has anybody painted ceramic tile?
Thanks for all advice.
Was looking for opinions on what kind of paint you used for cabinets? And prep work. There are some paint/coating that require less prep work and some that require a lot.
Have some outdated Formica that I would like to update with paint or coating. Prefer a solid color.
Want to do it cheap because in the future I’m going to bite the bullet and rip out all cabinets and a wall to make my kitchen bigger.
Also while I’m here has anybody painted ceramic tile?
Thanks for all advice.
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Posted on 10/29/19 at 9:09 pm to Pooswa
It sounds cliche and you will likely run into lots of dead links, but Pinterest.
You’ll get great ideas on colors/combos and lots of blog links to DIYers.
If it was me, I’d try to decorate/choose paint colors around the existing countertops rather than painting them. I think that’s the probably least forgiving/durable re-do.
Please consider posting before pics and let us give you ideas. Best of luck!
You’ll get great ideas on colors/combos and lots of blog links to DIYers.
If it was me, I’d try to decorate/choose paint colors around the existing countertops rather than painting them. I think that’s the probably least forgiving/durable re-do.
Please consider posting before pics and let us give you ideas. Best of luck!
Posted on 10/29/19 at 9:38 pm to Pooswa
My parents painted their Formica about 4 years ago and it’s chipping now.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 9:46 pm to Pooswa
Checkout - Sherwin-Williams - Water Based Catalyzed Epoxy
It goes on easy, also cleans up easy (especially if brushing), can also be touched up (unlike a lacquer if spraying), and will dry to a real hard finish. Downside it's finger scratching soft the first few days, until getting really hard in 2-3 weeks. Go to a SW store and talk to the guys at the counter they're a good source of help.
It goes on easy, also cleans up easy (especially if brushing), can also be touched up (unlike a lacquer if spraying), and will dry to a real hard finish. Downside it's finger scratching soft the first few days, until getting really hard in 2-3 weeks. Go to a SW store and talk to the guys at the counter they're a good source of help.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 9:47 pm to awestruck
You keeping same doors or thinking about having some new ones made?
Posted on 10/29/19 at 10:16 pm to Pooswa
Thanks for the reply’s.
Here my answers to all the questions/reply’s so far.
Yes I have been going to many different websites including Pinterest for ideas.
I plan on going to Sherwin Williams and other paint stores for advice.
Yes I was afraid of the painted Formica not holding up. There are some coatings that mimic granite I’m just not a man of the granite look.
Yes I plan on keeping cabinet door.
I might just get new Formica for now. Just looking for options.
Here my answers to all the questions/reply’s so far.
Yes I have been going to many different websites including Pinterest for ideas.
I plan on going to Sherwin Williams and other paint stores for advice.
Yes I was afraid of the painted Formica not holding up. There are some coatings that mimic granite I’m just not a man of the granite look.
Yes I plan on keeping cabinet door.
I might just get new Formica for now. Just looking for options.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 10:22 pm to awestruck
quote:
Checkout - Sherwin-Williams - Water Based Catalyzed Epoxy
It goes on easy, also cleans up easy (especially if brushing), can also be touched up (unlike a lacquer if spraying), and will dry to a real hard finish. Downside it's finger scratching soft the first few days, until getting really hard in 2-3 weeks. Go to a SW store and talk to the guys at the counter they're a good source of help.
Is this from personal experience? I’d like to do a quick, half-assed kitchen cabinet makeover on 40yr old cabinets that are pretty beat up. This epoxy has me intrigued. Seems like it would really good for baseboards and doors too.
Any idea how it levels when brushing? I don’t own a sprayer.
Posted on 10/29/19 at 10:57 pm to Pooswa
Posted on 10/29/19 at 11:11 pm to nerd guy
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Go with Benjamin Moore advanced. Levels great. And some basic info they recommend.
^this. Wife and I redid our cabinets. I will post a picture in the morning. We used Benjamin Moore. Kitchen still in progress, hanging shiplap, waiting for new countertops to be installed.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 6:47 am to nerd guy
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Benjamin Moore advanced
+1
Posted on 10/30/19 at 6:58 am to Pooswa
quote:
I might just get new Formica for now. Just looking for options.
Probably best option for counter top. Formica is not that expensive.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 7:08 am to WPBTiger
Make sure you wipe the cabinets down with TSP*( found at lowes etc..) it will degrease the cabinets and then you sand down .
if you sand without degreasing, you are just moving the grease around and paint will have hard time sticking and look jacked up ...
been there , done that
if you sand without degreasing, you are just moving the grease around and paint will have hard time sticking and look jacked up ...
been there , done that
Posted on 10/30/19 at 7:15 am to lsubeck
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Make sure you wipe the cabinets down with TSP*( found at lowes etc..) it will degrease the cabinets and then you sand down .
This is a must. I just finished re-painting all of my cabinets about 3 weeks ago.
Step 1) Cleaning with TSP
Step 2) Sanded everything down with 220 grit paper and power sander
step 3) Primer
Step 4) 2-3 coats of paint.
It was kind of a paint in the arse, but was able to do it for a total cost of about $350 and a lot of sweat.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 7:58 am to Pooswa
First thing you need to do is make sure any grease is off the cabinet surfaces before lightly sanding so the new paint will stick.
Sand, dust and wipe down with a tack cloth to remove any dust and prime. After priming, sand again to get the surfaces real smooth and repeat the dusting and tack cloth procedure.
It would be better to spray the topcoat, but if that isn't something you're comfortable with, then get the best brush you can find for the finish paint. If going oil base, go with a Wooster natural hair brush and when done for the day make sure to thoroughly clean it before putting it away. And when you put it away, put it back in its wrapper or wrapped in newspaper to keep the bristles nice and straight.
If going Latex, go with the best brush you can get so you won't leave many brush streaks in the finished paint job.
Sand, dust and wipe down with a tack cloth to remove any dust and prime. After priming, sand again to get the surfaces real smooth and repeat the dusting and tack cloth procedure.
It would be better to spray the topcoat, but if that isn't something you're comfortable with, then get the best brush you can find for the finish paint. If going oil base, go with a Wooster natural hair brush and when done for the day make sure to thoroughly clean it before putting it away. And when you put it away, put it back in its wrapper or wrapped in newspaper to keep the bristles nice and straight.
If going Latex, go with the best brush you can get so you won't leave many brush streaks in the finished paint job.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 9:22 am to Pooswa
stone coat countertops brah!
check out their youtube
check out their youtube
Posted on 10/30/19 at 10:08 am to Pooswa
Go to Sherwin Williams and tell them you are painting cabinets and they will set you up with everything you need.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 10:23 am to someLSUdoosh
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This is a must. I just finished re-painting all of my cabinets about 3 weeks ago.
Step 1) Cleaning with TSP
Step 2) Sanded everything down with 220 grit paper and power sander
step 3)
This is a must. I just finished re-painting all of my cabinets about 3 weeks ago.
Step 1) Cleaning with TSP
Step 2) Sanded everything down with 220 grit paper and power sander
step 3) Primer
Step 4) 2-3 coats of paint.
It was kind of a paint in the arse, but was able to do it for a total cost of about
Step 4) 2-3 coats of paint.
It was kind of a paint in the arse, but was able to do it for a total cost of about
Doosh-What kind of paint did you use?
Posted on 10/30/19 at 10:44 am to Pooswa
I painted my cabinets when we bought our house several years ago. It's a laborious process, mostly because I used a high gloss, oil based paint.
Take cabinets off, clean them really well, coat of Kilz, light sanding, paint, let dry.
If you use oil based, get the good brushes and be very careful with your strokes so they don't show. It took me 2-3 months doing it after work and on weekends when I had time.
Take cabinets off, clean them really well, coat of Kilz, light sanding, paint, let dry.
If you use oil based, get the good brushes and be very careful with your strokes so they don't show. It took me 2-3 months doing it after work and on weekends when I had time.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 10:53 am to Pooswa
Use epoxy rather than paint on the counters. Will be much more durable, and you can dye it to be any color you want.
Posted on 10/30/19 at 6:37 pm to MightyYat
quote:Yes, have used it twice this year on an application just like this and had excellent results brushing, as well as spraying. Nothing to add about Benjamin Moore paints; except none of the painters I've ever hired (subbed-out-to) ever used it. However suspect it may just be a regional bias. It was what my local Sherwin Williams suggested.
Is this from personal experience? I’d like to do a quick, half-assed kitchen cabinet makeover on 40yr old cabinets that are pretty beat up. This epoxy has me intrigued. Seems like it would really good for baseboards and doors too.
Any idea how it levels when brushing? I don’t own a sprayer.
Yes, it levels out well and is good for base. Also not too hard to touch up within reason (and of course some feathering). And to repeat it's water wash up which is nice in an epoxy. Imagine it would also do well for doors but haven't used it that way.
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