Chalk Paint Kitchen Cabinets Distressed

Remove any removable elements like hardware shelves drawers.

Chalk paint kitchen cabinets distressed.

Plan on two coats of chalk paint maybe three for full coverage over darker tones. This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture. The dry paint can be distressed or layered with additional colors for enhanced character. To apply the paint i used a brush for the crevices and a roller for the flat areas.

Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry. Paint one coat of country chic s primer over cabinets drawers and fronts. 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. I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.

After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed. Creating a distressed look. Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone. 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. However most likely you are not painting over wax and will not need a primer. I didn t even take the doors off no one but me really sees the room so it didn t need to be perfect. Materials needed for painting cabinets with chalk paint disclosure.

Feb 11 2018 explore allison lance s board distressed kitchen cabinets followed by 161 people on pinterest. We had to order a couple extra cabinets to finish out the kitchen and they will be in this week and i ll start. This post contains affiliate links from amazon. No prep no sanding just painting.

See more ideas about distressed kitchen distressed kitchen cabinets kitchen cabinets. And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly. Using chalk paint to give the cabinets in your calgary home a distressed look is quick and easy. Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.

Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern. I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust. I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax. Fill any holes with wood.

Painting oak cabinets or any cabinets for that matter is super easy with chalk paint. I want a distressed look so we. Once that is complete paint away. Follow these easy steps.

I used a chalk type paint again and i painted right over the previously painted cabinets sealed with wax. If the cabinets have a finish on them these patched places would also benefit from a spot prime.