The chalk part of chalk paint refers to the finish but the possibilities are actually endless.
Chalkboard paint on cabinet doors.
Tack cloth steel wool 0000 are helpful to have but not a must.
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.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
You will also need scissors painter s tape.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
Start by painting a recessed panel door white.
It has a bit of a rougher feel to it than the gel stains.
Using a pencil and ruler mark a grid of 2 inch squares on the inset panel surface.
Plus depending on how well you buff the wax you can create quite a nice sheen which has a great silky feeling.
All of my cabinet doors that i have redone with gel stain and chalk paint have held up great.
Chalk paint can t be brushed on as evenly as latex paint can be sprayed on.
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The chalk paint gives it a more textured appearance too.
My staircase has some spots where it s rubbed off because i have little hands that are on it all the time.
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Start by painting a recessed panel door white.
Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.
Because of the thickness of chalk paint it can build up quickly and diminish the dimensionality of decorative routered edges.
If not head to your local hardware store.
Turn those 80s oak cabinets into something more modern and updated.
You can use wax to seal the paint and make it more durable.
Learn how to chalk paint your bathroom cabinets for a quick and cheap bathroom renovation.
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.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.