Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern.
Distressed cabinets with chalk paint.
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.
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.
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Using chalk paint to give the cabinets in your calgary home a distressed look is quick and easy.
It will typically take two to three coats of a good brand of chalk paint to fully cover wood furniture.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
Paint one coat of country chic s primer over cabinets drawers and fronts.
I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax.
If you want a bright new furniture look more coats are best.
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Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust.
Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry.
If you are happy with the look after that then you are done painting.
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This technique works great for chalk based or mineral based paints.
I ve chalk painted and distressed an island in my kitchen cabinets in my sewing room book cases furniture and even a counter top.
If you re going for the distressed look one coat of paint may be all that s needed.
If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required this is.
Creating a distressed look.
Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.
Fill any holes with wood.
Follow these easy steps.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone.