Kitchen cabinet painting

hace 8 años

Hello. We have had some painters (ref by Sherman Williams) come for estimates for our kitchen cabinets and then they never call back! I know that I need to de gloss them but beyond that what is the process and best products to complete a high end paint job? I intend to paint them a shade of white. Any specific white that is recommended? Thank you so much.

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GannonCo

hace 8 años

Painting cabinets seams like the hottest topic on Houzz. Problem is it is a difficult job and even harder to get right. First off your cabinets have to be in good shape and paintable.

I build cabinets and have painted in place and also have done quick redo's. In the end the painter might not feel comfortable with the end result and your expectations. Then there is the cost factor. It is not cheap to do it right and warranty your work.

I agree if this is a quick tide you over job that will look good from a few feet use chalk paint by General Finishes. You can't screw it up and it can be recoated and touched up without issue. It also rolls and brushes to the perfect finish. Downside is it is not a smooth finish.

The correct way to paint cabinets is to take al the doors, drawers and hinges off and starting from there. They have to be degreased, sanded, repaired and refinished. To get a factory look they need to be sprayed.

You have to have the right look to get away with brush strokes. Funny thing is in ultra high end cabinets people actually pay extra to have them hand painted.

Get a good brush and some small Wiz wheel rollers from Lowes. Sherwin Williams Solo is a great all in on repaint that can be sprayed, rolled or brushed. It does not need any primer which keeps the film down preventing chips.

Your better off continuing your hunt for a painter.

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Brandi Nash Hicks
hace 8 años
Bm white dove...go on Angie's list you will find dependable painters on that site and it is full of reviews
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
hace 8 años
It sounds to me like painting is not your forte and if that is true painting cabinets is not the place to start poorly painted cabinets are horrible and very hard to fix later.Have you called any of the painters to find out why they don’t call back . I would want to know maybe the cabinets aren’t worth painting , maybe you expect to pay less than it is worth .As for color I like White Dove BM and if you insist on doing the job yourself talk to the paint store to get all the help you need.
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Anglophilia
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Painters HATE painting cabinets as they are very labor-intensive. If they remove the doors and drawers, they must label them to get them back in the right place, and the hinge screws may no longer fit. Of course, they could edge around the hinges, but again, labor intensive. They would much rather do an entire house, or better still, new construction where they can be sloppy and no clean-up. Try calling them again and grovel/beg!

DO NOT allow them to remove the cabinets and spray them!!! You will have an unholy mess! They should be hand painted using a BRUSH, not a roller (don't ask how I know about these things!).

Washing them to get off all grease/dirt is the first step. Then a good primer. I like to have my primer tinted in the color I intend to use - allows a change if you don't like it in YOUR space with YOUR light. Be sure to use oil high gloss enamel if it's still legal in your state. Yes, it will be VERY shiny for about 2 weeks and then it quickly becomes semi-gloss. It's far easier to clean and the paint holds up better if it's oil enamel. Again, your painter may try to talk you out of this - he might actually have to clean a brush!

I painted my cabinets 31 yrs ago, and changed the color 12 yrs ago - had them painted professionally that time. I LIKE seeing brush marks - they show it was hand-done. If you want a flawless finish, then painting them is not for you - only a spray finish will give this. Personally, I don't care for that finish, and if it chips, it's impossible to touch-up, whereas hand-painted can be touched up easily.
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Solar Texas
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Don't know what it's like in your area, but can't find enough good contractors in our area at present, which means that they can afford to be selective on jobs. Lot of fiddly work to paint kitchen cabinets. I'm intending to paint our kitchen cabinets sometime and I'm hoping that I can prep them and then run the doors and draws down to get a 2 part auto spray job.
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Where are you located?
Kelly White
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hace 8 años
Thank you everyone! The cabinets are high end. I am just going for a different look. I really do not want to do this project and am willing to pay a good amount to have done. I paint walls and other furniture no problem but this is very expensive kitchen cabinet with three active kids. I want it done right and to be durable. I will check Angie's list! Great idea.
Kelly White
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hace 8 años
We are in the Iowa city, IA area.
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Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
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You should think about using chalk paint on your cabinets. There is less prep which makes it easier to apply to furniture/cabinets with existing finishes. If you'd rather use a traditional paint, go with Benjamin Moore Simply White.

Chalk Paint:

http://jeanneoliverdesigns.com/blog/tag/annie-sloan-chalk-paint/

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Kelly White
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Thank you. I really appreciate all the help! We are new to the area and are redoing most of house. We know next to no one so it makes it so hard.
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If you want to message me your contact info, I can pass it on decorative painters in IA.
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Painting cabinets, if you are not comfortable doing them, can be a daunting task. As with anything it is all in the preparation. I've used Benjamin Moore's Advance coating. It creates a beautiful durable finish.
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Kelly White
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Thank you thank you! I have a painter coming on Tuesday to take a look. Hoping this one will get back to me. You guys are a great help. Love this site!

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