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I’m installing some new kitchen cabinets and have some exterior acrylic paint left over from a previous project.  I was wondering if it was OK to paint kitchen cabinets with this vs. enamel.  The cabinets are bare wood now. TIA

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The problem is that paint tends to chip and kitchen cabinets get a lot of use.  It might be better to stain them (if you want color) and use a polyurethane. Regards, Dianna – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I’m installing some new kitchen cabinets and have some exterior acrylic >paint left over from a previous project.  I was wondering if it was OK >to paint kitchen cabinets with this vs. enamel.  The cabinets are bare >wood now. >TIA

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It would be nice if folks in these groups could just answer questions. Your question deserves a better answer then, "stain them cause cabinets get lots of abuse". Certainly a subjective opinion at best  however lacks the intel that answers what you asked. Why didn’t they just start a new Subject, something like, "Why I like Stained cabinets vs. Painted ones."… I’m interested in a real asnwer to this as well. I’ll be watching. Your question might be best given on the durability of the different types of paint. You don’t want a HARD paint, or do you for a cabinet? What about a paint that has high durability and resistance to chipping. Which type of paint is that? Now that I’ve not answered your question either, I will go. > I’m installing some new kitchen cabinets and have some exterior acrylic > paint left over from a previous project.  I was wondering if it was OK > to paint kitchen cabinets with this vs. enamel.  The cabinets are bare > wood now. > TIA

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> I’m installing some new kitchen cabinets and have some exterior acrylic > paint left over from a previous project.  I was wondering if it was OK > to paint kitchen cabinets with this vs. enamel.  The cabinets are bare > wood now. > TIA

Kitchen cabinets would be about the last thing I would skimp on by using "leftover" paint.  $1,000 worth of cabinet?  Spend $100 and put a good primer and good paint on them.  Buy a good brush, too.  Talk to a couple of good paint stores about what kind of paint to use.  I much prefer alkyd to water base, semi-gloss for wear/tear stuff.  Preparation is 90% of the job.  If they are solid doors, paint might be ok.  If they are paneled doors, for a newbie painter, I’d go with stain/varnish.  Stain/varnish would probably be more forgiving if you are new to painting.  Can always paint on top if you don’t like wood. — "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards." Kierkegaard

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> I’m installing some new kitchen cabinets and have some exterior acrylic > paint left over from a previous project.  I was wondering if it was OK > to paint kitchen cabinets with this vs. enamel.  The cabinets are bare > wood now. > TIA

Exterior paint isn’t generally a good choice for interior use.  It’s designed to shed slightly as it weathers so that it doesn’t fade.

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Shed?  LOL.  Exterior alkyds may amber a bit more than interior and Latex’s will have more biocides, but neither "sheds"!  Exteriors, especially alkyds will chalk with age but this is due to uv exposure and most interior paints would do far worse under the same conditions. Andy — "com"

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Exteriors "enamels" tend to be a bit softer than their interior counterparts.  Unless their really cheap cabinets, I think they deserve a little more attention than left over paint.  On raw wood you should seal with a clear sealer if you ever want to be able to go to a natural finish in the future.  Apply a good quality interior enamel, you’ll generally end up with a smother finish with an slow dry alkyd with brush and roll application but there are many acceptable water thinned products on the market. Andy — "com"

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m installing some new kitchen cabinets and have some exterior acrylic > paint left over from a previous project.  I was wondering if it was OK > to paint kitchen cabinets with this vs. enamel.  The cabinets are bare > wood now. > TIA

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There is really some great advise from these fine folks at home repair.  One other factor that I would consider before using exterior paint inside is that it is formulated to be used outside. It contains mildicides and other agents that are not intended to be in your kitchen and so on.  :-)

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I’m with everyone else here recommending that you not scimp on the paint.  Get a good interior oil based piant.  The finish nicely and you will be proud of the finished job.   Be sure to buy good quality paint.  If you can spray it, all the better.  When I applied my paint I the cabinet foors are flat and I only wanted to treat the facing.  I rolled the paint to get it on quickly but used a good quality brush to finish the look.  I didn’t waqnt the irregular pattern of a rolled on finish.   Just as an aside you might look at some of the books about on faux finishes. I’m finishing mine with a nice combination of colors from a faux technique. The are quite stunning. Dan Please remove nojunk to in email address to contact me.

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1/ wash all surfaces with TSP, rise and dry. 2/ sand allsurfaces with 220 grit to remove any irregularities in the surface 3/ apply a coat of good quality oil or latex primer with brush or foam brush or paint pad or sprayer, whatever you are comfortable using. 4/ fill any holes or defects that show in primed surface with a wolatex wood filler and sand flush 5/ apply 2nd coat of primer 6/ lightly sand all surfaces with 220/280 sand paper 7/ apply good quality kitchen/bath latex or oil enamel with your choice of applicator 8/ same as 6 9/ same as 7 Have a nice day1 Pete My woodworking site is at: http://members.nbci.com/petetukit My home page is at: http://hometown.aol.com/petetukit

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>I’m installing some new kitchen cabinets and have some exterior acrylic >paint left over from a previous project.  I was wondering if it was OK >to paint kitchen cabinets with this vs. enamel.  The cabinets are bare >wood now.

You just shelled out for new cabinets and now you want to scrimp by using the wrong kind of left over "maybe it’s good, maybe it’s not" paint??? Since you had to ask, the answer is no. Get fresh paint and choose a durable finish.

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Been painting my kitchen cabinets. I have put on 3 coats n ow, and am ready to put on a final finish coat. My question is: should I brush on the final coat or use a roller as much as possible? I want as smooth a finish as possible, of course. Any tips/hints anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. I have read about every website possible on this subject, and also ready a few historical posts that suggest using a brush – but I don’t see how this won’t leave brush marks in the finish? Thanks

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> Been painting my kitchen cabinets. I have put on 3 coats n ow, and am ready > to put on a final finish coat. My question is: should I brush on the final > coat or use a roller as much as possible? > I want as smooth a finish as possible, of course. > Any tips/hints anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. I have > read about every website possible on this subject, and also ready a few > historical posts that suggest using a brush – but I don’t see how this won’t > leave brush marks in the finish? > Thanks

You don’t mention what kind of paint you’re using, which is a very important piece of the puzzle. But I would not use a roller. A brush is far more flexible and less cumbersome. If you are using an alkyd paint or solvent-based enamel, you can thin your topcoat about 4:1 with mineral spirits. This allows the paint to flow better and makes it less likely to leave brush marks. I can’t say I’d recommend thinning latex paints, but if that’s what you’re using, you might try it on some scrap to see how it works. I’m afraid that thinning will compromise the film durability of latex, though. Beyond that, I’d say use a very high quality new china bristle brush and go after it. Avoid excessive brushing, and try to make your final strokes in long, sweeping motions. Don’t paint hard. Be gentle. And if you end up with a few brush strokes, just consider it a historical reproduction. The only way to completely avoid brush marks in painted finishes is to spray the paint. — John Paquay "Building Your Own Kitchen Cabinets" — ordering info located at: http://www.members.home.net/jpaquay/shop.html With Glory and Passion No Longer in Fashion The Hero Breaks His Blade.  – Kansas, The Pinnacle, 1975

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I get a smoother coat than roller or brush with a pad. — Tim Bowman Bowman Audio www.gate.net/~timb/ (take nadda out of email address to reply)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Been painting my kitchen cabinets. I have put on 3 coats n ow, and am ready > to put on a final finish coat. My question is: should I brush on the final > coat or use a roller as much as possible? > I want as smooth a finish as possible, of course. > Any tips/hints anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. I have > read about every website possible on this subject, and also ready a few > historical posts that suggest using a brush – but I don’t see how this won’t > leave brush marks in the finish? > Thanks

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Rolling a kitchen I rolled the pocket door then tipped it off with a brush and got a sprayed look on the door.  Oil enamel.  Glad to see you back John! >Don’t paint hard. Be gentle. And if you end up with a few >brush strokes, just consider it a historical reproduction. The only way to >completely avoid brush marks in painted finishes is to spray the paint.

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