To start prep involved a sander to buff out some really rough spots followed by wiping all the surfaces with liquid sander.
General finishes dark chocolate milk paint kitchen cabinets.
But if you re going to finish kitchen cabinets with milk paint i strongly recommend applying protective topcoats over the paint.
I then stenciled a subtle design inside the newly created panels using general finishes lamp black milk paint.
The second kitchen got it s makeover with general finishes water based stain in espresso.
My original tutorial on how to paint your cabinets with milk paint which you can read here has generated lots of interest within the past year and is actually becoming one of my most popular posts so i assume that many of you would like to know how durable they have proved to be over the course of 12 months.
I like the ease of milk paint but would love to mix the white milk paint with benjamin moore white dove for the color.
This is where you can really make your project shine and show off your woodworking.
I added trim molding to the plain doors and drawers and gave everything 2 coats of general finishes dark chocolate milk paint.
Give the second coat of primer 4 hours to dry before you move on to theâ milk paint.
I am curious about milk paint can i mix the general finishes milk paint with a traditional paint.
That rich deep color is stunning.
Milk paint has a matte finish and will show marks.
Oak sucks in so much light that even going darker can be brighter.
My husband and i just bought our first house and we are planning to paint our dark kitchen cabinets white.
Do not use any type of clear topcoat over white or light gf milk paint colors as it may cause yellowing when used over wood substrates gf milk paint is a premium self sealing finish and does not require a topcoat if you want a white paint with a higher sheen use gf white poly spray only or gf brushable white enamel instead darker colors can be top coated if a higher sheen is desired.
If you have primed correctly and thick enough one coat of milk paint will almost be enough.
This is a great example.
After living with my kitchen cabinets for over 30 years it was time for an update.
General finishes milk paint is available in 28 mixable colors and is very user friendly.
Dark chocolate milk paint for the win.
Although it s quite durable it will be stained by many common kitchen substances including oils whether from a bottle a stick of butter or just your hands.
Took two evenings and painted the bathroom cabinets with general finishes dark chocolate milk paint 3 coats followed by three coats of gf satin top coat.
But first a little recap.
Theâ general finishes milk paintâ is by far the easiest product that i have ever used.
Your project is complete and you re ready to apply a finish.