I think it was an oil based.
Off white chalk paint kitchen cabinets.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
I painted our half bath with a latex flat gray paint our girls bathroom with some kind of super shiny bright white gel paint the same that i used on our metal doors and our guest bath with an off white chalk paint antiqued with a dark wax.
If you would like to use chalk paint on your kitchen cabinets go for it.
Give them a wash with soapy water no harsh chemicals needed.
Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels.
Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.
First remove the doors and any hardware.
Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.
I personally would never paint my kitchen cabinets ag.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
It can be darn tricky to pick the right white for your kitchen cabinets because it s not just about what you want it s about what your kitchen wants and kitchens can be pretty finicky.
The best white paint colours for kitchen cabinets and more.
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.
It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
Making a long story short going with the chalk paint was a very easy decision.
Here annie is using old ochre.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
I sealed it with a polyurethane i can t remember if it was an oil or water based.
Traditionally chalk paint is finished with wax but because kitchen cabinets receive such heavy wear i wanted to use a finish that wouldn t need maintenance.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish.
Find out the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets by simply using chalk paint and wax.
Then it was time to seal the paint.
I could have used an oil or a water based top coat.