Chalk Paint Over Oak Cabinets

A little over two years ago i painted our kitchen cabinets with chalk paint.
Chalk paint over oak cabinets. I personally would never paint my kitchen cabinets ag. I have tackled a great deal of oak cabinet client projects so i thought i would share some tips and tricks for painting oak cabinets that i have learned along the way if you re looking to give yours a refresh. Chalk paint dries quickly. I would definitely recommend chalk paint if you are considering painting your cabinets as it s so easy to use and provides a great end result we got the look of a brand new kitchen for just a fraction of the price by choosing to paint our cabinets instead of gut the whole thing.
Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze. If painted over already sealed wood tannins of the wood will not seep into the white paint causing brownish stains. This is what they looked like before the first time i painted them. Don t make my mistake.
The second on the right was sanded primed and than chalk paint was applied before being distressed. If you are considering using chalk paint on your cabinets this is a must read too see why i repainted my chalk painted cabinets. Click to see close up comparison. Follows is a comparison.
Turn those 80s oak cabinets into something more modern and updated. My most popular post by far has been how to paint your cabinets like a professional as a result i have gotten a lot of questions specifically about how to paint oak cabinets. The first on the left was not sanded or primed before adding chalk paint and distressing. Chalk paint is thick and requires less coats of paint.
I m sharing my own experience. Chalk paint will hide heavily grained wood like oak. The original oak cabinet door was first sanded with 80 grit and then 120 grit.