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.
Repaint kitchen cabinets with chalk paint.
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.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
Lightly sand the doors on all sides and faces image 1.
Use a wood sanding block to prevent rounding over the wood edges image 2.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Of course they are your cabinets and you can always experiment with just touching them up as you please but for the best long term durability wax should be removed before painting again.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
When dry resand all surfaces lightly to prepare them for the second coat wipe away all sanding dust with a tack cloth then repaint.
Mask off the interiors with painters tape for a clean finish and sand only the front surfaces and visible edges of the cabinet face.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
Two coats of quality paint are usually sufficient but you may want to add a third coat because kitchen cabinets take lots of punishment from cooking heat and day to day use and wood surfaces need all the.
Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint.