Here annie is using old ochre.
Off white chalk paint kitchen cabinets.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
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.
If you would like to use chalk paint on your kitchen cabinets go for it.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
It can be darn tricky to pick the right white for your kitchen cabinets because it s not just about what you want it s about what your kitchen wants and kitchens can be pretty finicky.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
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.
I sealed it with a polyurethane i can t remember if it was an oil or water based.
I could have used an oil or a water based top coat.
First remove the doors and any hardware.
Give them a wash with soapy water no harsh chemicals needed.
Then it was time to seal the paint.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
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.
The best white paint colours for kitchen cabinets and more.
I hesitated because years before painting my chalk painted kitchen cabinets i painted a white dresser for my daughter.
Find out the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets by simply using chalk paint and wax.
I personally would never paint my kitchen cabinets ag.
Making a long story short going with the chalk paint was a very easy decision.
I m sharing my own experience.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.