I would recommend sanding and or a coat or two of primer if you paint over cured wax.
Distressed cabinets with chalk paint.
I recommend using my savvy sister s chalk paint dust.
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It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
If desired lightly sand once with a scrap piece of sandpaper or sanding block no heavy duty sander required this is.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.
Run your hand across the piece to find any rough patches that might need sanding but remember you do not need to sand.
If you re going for the distressed look one coat of paint may be all that s needed.
Remove any removable elements like hardware shelves drawers.
Begin to rub the section of paint with the damp shop towel.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
Painting cabinets with chalk paint is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to upgrade those ugly old cabinets.
Creating a distressed look.
However most likely you are not painting over wax and will not need a primer.
It can be added to any flat latex paint so the colors are limitless.
If you are happy with the look after that then you are done painting.
If you want a bright new furniture look more coats are best.
Simply apply your first coat of paint in a haphazard figure of 8 pattern.
Clean off your cabinets with a mild cleaner soap and water and let dry.
After a few rubs you will see that the paint has been removed.
Fill any holes with wood.
Paint one coat of country chic s primer over cabinets drawers and fronts.
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This technique works great for chalk based or mineral based paints.
I used a chalk type paint again and i painted right over the previously painted cabinets sealed with wax.
Remove any sticky gunk with soap and water or one of my favorite products goo gone.
This is called wet distressing because you used water to create the distressed look to your painted furniture.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
And since the look you re going for is rustic you don t even have to do it neatly.
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It will typically take two to three coats of a good brand of chalk paint to fully cover wood furniture.