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Painting Kitchen Cabinets
I am having my kitchen cabinets painted,a trial one has been done on a spare door and it looks really nice.
Now,I have read that they are best done in high gloss or semi-gloss paint...the above said was done in satin sheen but this will not be suitable long term..so once again,I ask your advice.
I have also read something about a clear sealant or varnish for this kind of paintwork???
By the way,the cabinets are wood...not melamine.
Now,I have read that they are best done in high gloss or semi-gloss paint...the above said was done in satin sheen but this will not be suitable long term..so once again,I ask your advice.
I have also read something about a clear sealant or varnish for this kind of paintwork???
By the way,the cabinets are wood...not melamine.
Answers
Kloofs ........... I've had good results using simple emulsion paint on bare timber doors. The actual paint doesn't really matter because I finish with a couple of coats of Junckers "Strong". It's a floor varnish that's practically bomb-proof. It has UV protection as well, so it won't yellow.
09:23 Mon 06th Apr 2015
Thank you builder...sorry bout late reply...my birthday and I have had a few visitors.
My kitchen is oak colour , not bare wood,as I have already said,the trial one has painted very well..but think it would be beneficial to put a "sealant".
Looked up Junkers strong varnish,it is satin sheen...is yours that one as is there a semi-gloss one?
So I can use a good emulsion paint and a layer of varnish.yes.
My kitchen is oak colour , not bare wood,as I have already said,the trial one has painted very well..but think it would be beneficial to put a "sealant".
Looked up Junkers strong varnish,it is satin sheen...is yours that one as is there a semi-gloss one?
So I can use a good emulsion paint and a layer of varnish.yes.
What do you think of this varnish:
http:// www.diy .com/de partmen ts/dulu x-trade -quick- dry-int erior-c lear-sa tin-woo d-varni sh-25l- tin/324 901_BQ. prd
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Ah... not bare wood then? Ok, same applies, but I'd forgotten to mention that it'll need de-greasing first. Sugar soap is ideal for this, or a liquid de-greaser.
It's not essential, but working the cleaner in with wire wool is helpful. It gets it into all the crevices, and lightly sands it down as well.
Maybe brush paint into the mouldings first, then roll all the flat bits.
Your Dulux link is fine. It's a good, hard finish. The only reason I go for floor varnish is simply that floors take maximum bashing. Possibly overkill ;o)
The Junckers is silk-matt. Much the same as "satin" or "semi-gloss". Also gloss, but that's purely a matter of personal preference.
http:// www.dec orating direct. co.uk/v iewprod /j/JUNS TG/
It's not essential, but working the cleaner in with wire wool is helpful. It gets it into all the crevices, and lightly sands it down as well.
Maybe brush paint into the mouldings first, then roll all the flat bits.
Your Dulux link is fine. It's a good, hard finish. The only reason I go for floor varnish is simply that floors take maximum bashing. Possibly overkill ;o)
The Junckers is silk-matt. Much the same as "satin" or "semi-gloss". Also gloss, but that's purely a matter of personal preference.
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I suggest you don't brush paint them, you will get a much better professional looking job by investing in a paint spray http:// www.ama zon.co. uk/s/?i e=UTF8& amp;key words=p aint+sp rayer&a mp;tag= googhyd r-21&am p;index =aps&am p;hvadi d=29164 350973& amp;hvp os=1t2& amp;hve xid=&am p;hvnet w=g& ;hvrand =154005 9393643 9820395 &hv pone=&a mp;hvpt wo=& ;hvqmt= e&h vdev=c& amp;ref =pd_sl_ 9jqbjnv 9cw_e
You can get one for around 50 quid and it can be used for so many things, you can coat your garden shed in little time and save on materials to boot.
You can get one for around 50 quid and it can be used for so many things, you can coat your garden shed in little time and save on materials to boot.
That is a very good idea from Khandro. I have to say, though, that they do need a lot of practice before launching onto the real thing. Would definitely give a good result.
When this has come up before on here, I've also suggested using aerosol sprays from Halfords, or even taking the doors to a car spraying shop.
When this has come up before on here, I've also suggested using aerosol sprays from Halfords, or even taking the doors to a car spraying shop.
I'm sure Kloofs won't mind, LadyB.
Yes, just about anything can be painted in a car bodyshop. They use a lot of commercial, synthetic paints. They certainly take the knocks.
In some cases they use a matt base coat, then get the shine (or semi-shine) by overspraying with a clear lacquer.
By adding sparkly coloured flake to the lacquer, you could have a really cool custom hot rod look.
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Yes, just about anything can be painted in a car bodyshop. They use a lot of commercial, synthetic paints. They certainly take the knocks.
In some cases they use a matt base coat, then get the shine (or semi-shine) by overspraying with a clear lacquer.
By adding sparkly coloured flake to the lacquer, you could have a really cool custom hot rod look.
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I had a Chevrolet Camaro once in a sparkly gold flake .......... supercool ;o)