Thanks for detailing each step including the bloopers.
How to milk paint kitchen cabinets.
Just found your blog by accident.
For a little refresher here.
That color combo is beautiful.
I love the way it turned out and can t believe just how open and spacious this room feels now.
I would like to ask if there are other glazes that would add a little texture but retain the whiteness of the milk paint.
You have inspired me to go for it.
An explanation how to use general finishes milk paint to transform your cabinets.
The drawer and cabinet handles were essential to remove but the inside hinges can just stay put.
Is the glaze the same brand as the milk paint.
This photo was taken after the kitchen had been in use for 12 years.
Hi beth i am in the process of painting my kitchen cabinets with milk paint in snow white and i have awful brush marks also i am having a hard time getting the arches in the cabinet doors covered well without drios and brush marks.
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If i were to paint another kitchen i would do it the exact same way.
I applied two coats of oil based polyurethane by brush.
After reading your blog and all the comments i am still confused about what kind of paint to use.
I am sure some of you are curious to see how they are holding up so i wanted to give you a follow up report.
And with that my friends you have hand painted kitchen cabinets busy parent style.
But first a little recap.
I am currently looking into painting my kitchen cabinets.
Repair these first with wood glue before sanding the veneered surface.
The milk paint is a custom mix of colors from the old fashioned milk paint company.
This post about painting our kitchen cabinets with white milk paint is the first in a series of about five articles sharing our learnings and experiences from this little project which would be an easy affordable one to tackle in any kitchen that needs a little breath of fresh air.
Your cabinets look beautiful.
Back in october i decided to paint my kitchen island with milk paint and it truly was the easiest experience i have ever had painting cabinets.
You said the milk paint turned yellow.
I am very frustrated any advice would be appreciated.
If your cabinets have a wood veneer essentially a very thin layer of real hardwood over a pressed material you will also need to sand before painting your kitchen cabinets but before you break out the sandpaper or paint carefully inspect the veneer for loose edges chips or cracks.