The best white paint colours for kitchen cabinets and more.
Off white chalk paint kitchen cabinets.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Find out the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets by simply using chalk paint and wax.
Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.
I would definitely recommend chalk paint if you are considering painting your cabinets as it s so easy to use and provides a great end result we got the look of a brand new kitchen for just a fraction of the price by choosing to paint our cabinets instead of gut the whole thing.
Making a long story short going with the chalk paint was a very easy decision.
I think it was an oil based.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
It can be darn tricky to pick the right white for your kitchen cabinets because it s not just about what you want it s about what your kitchen wants and kitchens can be pretty finicky.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
Traditionally chalk paint is finished with wax but because kitchen cabinets receive such heavy wear i wanted to use a finish that wouldn t need maintenance.
If you would like to use chalk paint on your kitchen cabinets go for it.
I personally would never paint my kitchen cabinets ag.
I sealed it with a polyurethane i can t remember if it was an oil or water based.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.
I painted our half bath with a latex flat gray paint our girls bathroom with some kind of super shiny bright white gel paint the same that i used on our metal doors and our guest bath with an off white chalk paint antiqued with a dark wax.
I m sharing my own experience.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
I could have used an oil or a water based top coat.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
I hesitated because years before painting my chalk painted kitchen cabinets i painted a white dresser for my daughter.
First remove the doors and any hardware.
Give them a wash with soapy water no harsh chemicals needed.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
Then it was time to seal the paint.