painting kitchen cabinets

[John]

Sorry if this is outside the scope of this newsgroup. I want to paint
some kitchen cabinets that are now bare wood. I have some exterior
acrylic paint left over from a previous project and was wondering if
that was OK to use vs. enamel. Also wondering what type of paint to use
as a primer.
I'm sure I'm offending many a woodworkers just mentioning painting them
vs. staining, but I don't want to get into that.
TIA

[chita jing]

Any kind of paint will work, with the usual prep. Use a primer of the
right type for the intended final coat. You can use that leftover paint if
the finish is acceptable. Flat paint is usually harder to clean, most people
want glossier paint in the kitchen.

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[Larry Crowder]

I am not a painting expert, but I take exception to the previous post.
Absolutely do not use exterior paint on kitchen cabinets. Exterior paint is
designed to remain flexible and never fully harden. This elasticity is
built into the paint to accommodate the constantly changing weather
conditions. You need a hard surface on interior cabinets that will stand up
to heavy use. I recommend a good primer and 2 coats of an oil based
semi-gloss or eggshell interior enamel. In my experience, oil based paints
will give better long term results than latex paints. They are a little
more trouble to apply on the front end but provide much better value in the
long run. Do not buy cheap paint. Use a high quality name brand paint.
This comes from my experience painting cabinets in my own house. What do
the professionals say??

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[Doconnell48]

Do you spray or brush it on?
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[David Sorg]

Larry is right.

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[Larry Crowder]

When we painted our cabinets, I removed the doors and sprayed them outside
and brushed paint on the boxes in place. Main thing, be sure to thin the
paint according tho the application method. Get a good book on finishing to
get experts' advice.

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[Mike Lazzari]

> I am not a painting expert, but I take exception to the previous post.

> Absolutely do not use exterior paint on kitchen cabinets. ...
>
Larry, I vote with you. And I would recommend priming with a white
pigmented shellac, Zinzer makes it (Z-Prime??) if these cabinets have
ever been finished before. This will cover and stick to just about any
previous finish and/or residue. Otherwise a good oil primer.

mike

[Roy D Hickman]

The wife and I just had our cabinets painted by professionals. One primer
coat and two coats of oil based semi-gloss interior enamel (as Larry
stated). Use GOOD paint (we used Sherwin-Williams). Our painters took the
the doors off and sprayed them outside; they brushed the cases (boxes or
whatever). If you're doing it yourself, buy a good (I mean GOOD) 2" to 3"
brush - expect to pay at least $25.
FWIW, Roy Hickman

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[NOSPAMBOB]

And brush!

In article <jVtp6.5610$tV.6...@newsrump.sjc.telocity.net>, "Larry Crowder"
<lcro...@search-right.com> writes:

>Use a high quality name brand paint.

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[Preston Andreas]

Purdy, considered a top quality brush by painters, is available at Home
Depot. I suggest a 2" sash brush (about $15). Also, oil based semi-gloss
interior is used by the painters in this area. I believe that
Sherwin-Williams carries three qualities of paint. Get the best.

It is best if you can spray it to get the best finish.

Preston

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[mel]

We used a White Plastic coating made by Rustins on ours; Its Heat, abrasion,
impact, alcohol and solvent resistant & also comes in clear & black.

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[JJVandJMB]

>nosp...@aol.com (NOSPAMBOB)

>And brush!

Why brush? I did a bathroom vanity with a smooth, white foam "hot dog" roller,
and it came out great. Now I'm about to do the kitchen cabinets. Would I be
making a mistake using a roller again? If so, why?

Thanks

[Michael Williams]

That's exactly what I did (after much experimentation) on our kitchen
cabinets three years ago (with a Benjamin Moore latex semi-gloss no
less). One of the best paint finishes on I have ever been able to
achieve. With a little touch, these sponge rollers let you put down a
very thin even layer of paint. It has held up wonderfully! Still gets
lots of compliments.

[NOSPAMBOB]

The roller I used was not todays' model as that was 25 years ago. It left a
bumpy surface typical of rollers.

In article <20010311082205...@ng-ba1.aol.com>, jjva...@aol.com
(JJVandJMB) writes:

>Why brush? I did a bathroom vanity with a smooth, white foam "hot dog" roller,
>and it came out great. Now I'm about to do the kitchen cabinets. Would I be
>making a mistake using a roller again? If so, why?

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