Here annie is using old ochre.
Off white chalk paint kitchen cabinets.
I personally would never paint my kitchen cabinets ag.
I could have used an oil or a water based top coat.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.
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.
Give them a wash with soapy water no harsh chemicals needed.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
Then it was time to seal the paint.
Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.
I hesitated because years before painting my chalk painted kitchen cabinets i painted a white dresser for my daughter.
I sealed it with a polyurethane i can t remember if it was an oil or water based.
The best white paint colours for kitchen cabinets and more.
Find out the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets by simply using chalk paint and wax.
First remove the doors and any hardware.
If you would like to use chalk paint on your kitchen cabinets go for it.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
I painted our half bath with a latex flat gray paint our girls bathroom with some kind of super shiny bright white gel paint the same that i used on our metal doors and our guest bath with an off white chalk paint antiqued with a dark wax.
Making a long story short going with the chalk paint was a very easy decision.
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.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
I m sharing my own experience.