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I am planning to build new kitchen cabinets for my turn-of-the-century home. I like the look of flush-panel cabinet doors. My goal is to obtain a very durable surface that has an even, semi-glossy lustre.
Can anyone briefly describe the techniques necessary to get a painted surface to have the look I am describing (how many layers, what kind of treatment between layers, final treatment, etc.).
Also, any opinions on overall styles would be welcome (for example, painted panels with stained rails and stiles versus all painted or all stained surfaces).
Thanks!
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I had my very dark wood kitchen cabinets professionally painted 3 years ago. He used a primer called XIM (I'm pretty sure--it is NOT BIN)--he said it was the best on the market. He would have preferred to spray the cabinets but couldn't in the place so he used a very fine foam roller and oil base eggshell finish paint. It almost looks as if it is sprayed and it has held up wonderfully. Hope this is the start of some help.
*Matthew,I believe that the techniques used for finishing is largely determined by the type of wood you are using; open grain vs. closed grain, hard wood vs. softwood.Are you looking to "restore" the authenticity of the kitchen while improving it's efficiency? If so, I agree with Gretchen in using an oil based primer and paint, though a brushed on primer and gloss would be more consistent with the original techniques used at the time, therefore resulting in a more "original" look.i Generally speaking, one coat of primer and two coats of paint should be adequate.The most important aspect, IMHO, is surface preparation; whether you use planes and scrapers or sanding.Personally, I do not care much for the "two tone" look in kitchen cabinetry. FWIW.Dano
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