I’m planning on ordering some cabinets from a supplier that was listed in a recent Fine Homebuilding article. I’m thinking about painting the doors/fronts and I’d like to get some input. We’d like to have a crackle aged finish. I’ve seen additives or coatings that can be applied to give the crackle finish and I wanted input on how they work. Should I top coat with a laquer for durability? What do I do with the panel-frame joint on the door? Do I paint over it or remove the panel? Tips? Comments?
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"Should I top coat with a lacquer for durability?"
Tim,
I've never used a "crackle" finish, but in general lacquers are not very durable, though there are worse.
Jon
What would be your recommendation? Satin Polyeurethane? Maybe somthing catalized?
Most factory fins are Cat/lac..you can use poly. the crackle I have used is a two part deal..base coat..then the crakle maker..then your top coat..then the clear..You supply the base and final clear..they supplied the crakle maker and color coat If I am remembering right..my customer bought it I just did the top clear coat..used Deft cuz it was a light trougher..not near hand prints or water..that's what I know about it if it helps.
Tim,
Without more specifics it is hard to say. Just a warning that (1) lacquers are not as durable as other finishes such as urethanes and (2) attack (act like paint remover) a lot of finishes including enamels and urethanes.
Jon
Well, the cabinets will be in a laundry room with a sink and wash machine near by. These things need to be tough!