Watch as i show you how to paint your kitchen cabinets with chalk paint by annie sloan and a different topcoat instead of wax.
Can you paint kitchen cabinets with annie sloan chalk paint.
However it can also be used to paint kitchen cabinets and give them a face lift.
The topcoat used is high perfo.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Start by giving your kitchen cabinets a clean with soapy water to remove any oil or grease.
Dilute the chalk paint slightly with water.
One of the questions i get asked the most is regarding how i painted our kitchen cabinets and what do i think of annie sloan chalk paint.
When dry apply your first coat of chalk paint using an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Leave plenty of time to dry before painting the second coat of chalk paint.
I have waited until now to share my opinion because i thought we needed to really live with the cabinets to see how they wore with daily use and to give me time to give an honest opinion.
I have a dear friend that painted her kitchen cabinets in annie sloan coco and they came out beautifully.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
They will advise you on the finish.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint.
With annie sloan chalk paint your cabinets will have a worn and interesting character.
If you buy paint from your hardware store be sure to tell them that it is for a kitchen.
You can still use chalk paint but you will need to apply a stain blocker first.
You can use a benjamin moore or interior paint found at your hardware store or you could annie sloan chalk paint.
Here annie is using old ochre.
Apply chosen stain blocker over the entire piece of furniture and allow to dry to seal in any stains.
If you want an ultra smooth finish.