Chalk Paint Over Oak Cabinets

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Chalk paint over oak cabinets.

This is what they looked like before the first time i painted them. Chalk paint will hide heavily grained wood like oak. 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. I m sharing my own experience.

The first on the left was not sanded or primed before adding chalk paint and distressing. Click to see close up comparison. Don t make my mistake. Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.

If you would like to use chalk paint on your kitchen cabinets go for it. 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. The second on the right was sanded primed and than chalk paint was applied before being distressed.

Chalk paint dries quickly. If painted over already sealed wood tannins of the wood will not seep into the white paint causing brownish stains. 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. Turn those 80s oak cabinets into something more modern and updated.

A little over two years ago i painted our kitchen cabinets with chalk paint. If you are considering using chalk paint on your cabinets this is a must read too see why i repainted my chalk painted cabinets. Learn how to chalk paint your bathroom cabinets for a quick and cheap bathroom renovation.