David Agnew
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Good morning, all. I tried doing a search, but didn't find satisfactory results.
I'm going to repaint a bathroom vanity and I'm looking for specific products recommendations for my DIY adventure. I've only ever rolled latex onto walls. When I do an Internet search, a lot of stuff comes up for pros.... spray this and that, catalyzed shellac, $75 gallons of paint, and discussions about alkyd vs waterborne vs enamel vs waterborne alkyd enamels. And then the box stores market specific "cabinet paints" which are also super expensive.... {head spinning}
It's currently painted black with what I assume is some sort of latex paint. It's kinda glopped on and the thick parts still feel a bit soft to the thumbnail, even though it's at least 6 years old (was like this when we bought the house). Does not appear to have any sort of clear topcoat.
My desired end result is simply a nice looking cabinet that is reasonably durable. Not a mirror finish. It doesn't have to be bullet proof and stand up to 5 year-old triplet boys or anything. Just a nice cabinet that doesn't look like it was painted by said 5 year-olds.
Anyway, I am planning to sand everything down, not to the bare wood/mdf, but to get a smooth surface. Then brush on Zinsser Cover Stain, then apply 2 coats of paint. Sanding 220 or 320 between all coatings.
What paint? Thin it?
What tool(s) (other than spray) to apply to the paint? Brush, roller, foam roller, nasal aspiration??
Any help and product recommendations are greatly appreciated.
EDIT - I forgot my #1 priority! This is a face-framed cabinet. So I need a paint that won't cause the doors and drawers to stick on the overlap when they're closed! Thanks.
I'm going to repaint a bathroom vanity and I'm looking for specific products recommendations for my DIY adventure. I've only ever rolled latex onto walls. When I do an Internet search, a lot of stuff comes up for pros.... spray this and that, catalyzed shellac, $75 gallons of paint, and discussions about alkyd vs waterborne vs enamel vs waterborne alkyd enamels. And then the box stores market specific "cabinet paints" which are also super expensive.... {head spinning}
It's currently painted black with what I assume is some sort of latex paint. It's kinda glopped on and the thick parts still feel a bit soft to the thumbnail, even though it's at least 6 years old (was like this when we bought the house). Does not appear to have any sort of clear topcoat.
My desired end result is simply a nice looking cabinet that is reasonably durable. Not a mirror finish. It doesn't have to be bullet proof and stand up to 5 year-old triplet boys or anything. Just a nice cabinet that doesn't look like it was painted by said 5 year-olds.
Anyway, I am planning to sand everything down, not to the bare wood/mdf, but to get a smooth surface. Then brush on Zinsser Cover Stain, then apply 2 coats of paint. Sanding 220 or 320 between all coatings.
What paint? Thin it?
What tool(s) (other than spray) to apply to the paint? Brush, roller, foam roller, nasal aspiration??
Any help and product recommendations are greatly appreciated.
EDIT - I forgot my #1 priority! This is a face-framed cabinet. So I need a paint that won't cause the doors and drawers to stick on the overlap when they're closed! Thanks.
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