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I want to paint my kitchen cabinets, can I use spray paint?
They are medium colored wood and I want to go to a creamy off white color. Will spray paint work, hold up and look professional or do I need to use regular paint? If so what do I need to do to prep the surface before painting? Thank you
Public Comments
- yea but i think it'd be too messy
- i think it should be ok, but itis very odiferous,so don't cook whilst doing it
- I would just use regular or if they have such a thing as wood paint.
- yea...of corse u can use spray paint
- No, It will not look professional. However it will cover, but not nice. It will look half done, messy
- Spray paint will work fine. You might need two coats, though. And be certain to tape the area around the cabinets so as to not get paint on it when spraying.
- I wouldn't it will more than likely cost you more in paint to get enough on them for full coverage. Also it has a tendency to run. Go to a local paint store that has professionals that can tell you what the best paint and prep is for your bainets. I would take one cabinet door in to show them as a sample.
- It's not a question whether the spray paint will work or not, it's a safety issue. Unless you are going to completely take the entire cabinet off the wall and take it outside to a WELL VENTILATED area spray painting anything indoors can lead to serious health hazards. Brain damage, lung tissue damage, damage to the lining of the heart, damage to circulatory system and and even death are possible. I believe it says so in the fine print on spray cans.
- Yes you could, but it would be very difficult to get an even-looking coat on the cabinets without having a bunch mist onto the surrounding walls...your biggest problem will be the "fallout" from the spray paint that will settle onto the surrounding areas that you don't want to paint. Plus it will dry a lot quicker, so if paint does get in unwanted areas it will be a lot harder to clean up. It will work, it will hold up, but the hard part would be getting it to "look professional." You would have to do an extensive taping/plastic covering job for the walls and ceiling around them, at EXACTLY the point you want the paint to stop, not to mention cover your whole floor with plastic, because spray paint mist tends to drift and settle, even though the application of it works faster than with a brush. And getting the undersides would be even harder, and you'd have to plasticize the counters too. I think, purely for the control aspect of it and in getting the edges correct, that you would be better off using a brush or roller.
- You can use spray paint. An oil or lacquer base spray paint will give you the best results. You need to sand off the clear coat or lacquer that's on them now. Next, spray on a product called Kiltz-a bonding agent that blocks stains and keeps the wood from bleeding thru. You can get this at any hardware store. Once the Kiltz product has dried, lightly sand the surface. Follow with spray paint color of choice. If you can't find the spray paint color your like, your local Benjamin Moore Paint Store can mix any color they have into a spray paint for you.
- has the wood been treated already(varnished),if so you would probably be better to give it a coat of emulsion first.you can get off white emulsion cheap.You don't even have to spray it if the wood is coated already just paint straight on.If the wood is not coated you will need to give it a coat of emulsion anyway and then another coat.If you don't know how to spray properly (and leave drips) it would be better just to leave it with the emulsion.I would stay away from the spray if you don't know how to use it properly as if you get drips they are hard to get rid of unless you want to start to sand it down after.
- No matter how you paint them it is a big job. But if theres a will........ I personally would invest in an airless sprayer. Use oil based primer and oil based finish. Light coats. Thin just enough for workability. Sand smooth between each coat. Caulk and putty everything. Cover everything you dont want painted. Take your time. Dont rush it. Theres alot more to it, but if youll plan your strategy you can accomplish it. Another way would be to brush and roll them. Still need to use oil primer but you could use a latex based finish. I suggest duro-poxy from kelleymoore or pro classic from sherwin-williams.
