The first on the left was not sanded or primed before adding chalk paint and distressing.
Chalk paint over oak cabinets.
If you would like to use chalk paint on your kitchen cabinets go for it.
Don t make my mistake.
There s no need to prime.
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.
I personally would never paint my kitchen cabinets ag.
If you are considering using chalk paint on your cabinets this is a must read too see why i repainted my chalk painted cabinets.
Turn those 80s oak cabinets into something more modern and updated.
The second on the right was sanded primed and than chalk paint was applied before being distressed.
Chalk paint is thick and requires less coats of paint.
My most popular post by far has been how to paint your cabinets like a professional as a result i have gotten a lot of questions specifically about how to paint oak cabinets.
I m sharing my own experience.
Learn how to chalk paint your bathroom cabinets for a quick and cheap bathroom renovation.
A little over two years ago i painted our kitchen cabinets with chalk paint.
I have tackled a great deal of oak cabinet client projects so i thought i would share some tips and tricks for painting oak cabinets that i have learned along the way if you re looking to give yours a refresh.
This is what they looked like before the first time i painted them.
Chalk paint dries quickly.
Chalk paint will hide heavily grained wood like oak.
The original oak cabinet door was first sanded with 80 grit and then 120 grit.
Follows is a comparison.