Using chalk paint to give the cabinets in your calgary home a distressed look is quick and easy.
Distressed cabinets with chalk paint.
Fill any holes with wood.
Painting cabinets with chalk paint is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to upgrade those ugly old cabinets.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern.
And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly.
Begin to rub the section of paint with the damp shop towel.
I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
If you want a bright new furniture look more coats are best.
If you are happy with the look after that then you are done painting.
However most likely you are not painting over wax and will not need a primer.
I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax.
Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.
Follow these easy steps.
I used a chalk type paint again and i painted right over the previously painted cabinets sealed with wax.
It will typically take two to three coats of a good brand of chalk paint to fully cover wood furniture.
Creating a distressed look.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone.
Remove any removable elements like hardware shelves drawers.
I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
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Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
This technique works great for chalk based or mineral based paints.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
Paint one coat of country chic s primer over cabinets drawers and fronts.