I plan to make new kitchen cabinets and want to paint them white. What is the best way and easiest way of painting them? Do I need to purchase a HVLP system & what price range. I want a professional look when I am done.
What paint should I use? Ihave been told I should use latex base because oil base paints will yellow.
Appreciate any insights from you experienced pros.
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but a good grade of melamine particle board and learn to tape the edges
its easy once you get the hang of it
and melamine particle board is easy to cut and work with, with a little care a perfect chip free cut can be done with a circ saw
caulking is not a piece of trim
Latex paint is not a good choice for kitchen cab's. It remains soft for ever and your plates and glasses will stick or "block". If you want a waterbase, spray Target pigmented lacquer, Enduro white poly, or Fuhr acrylic.
I don't do the paint but when I build cabinets to be painted I have them done in lacquer(sp?) wouldn't even think of doing them in latex paint, since moving to Texas I cant find someone as readily able to spray lacquer so sometimes I have to go with oil, but prefer lacquer.
Doug
yes I want to bump this one too
neophyte sprayer / one who champions brushwork gonna pick up technique w/ hvlp system - ones app $500 tool crib worth investment?
would definitely think oil primers and finish but would like to hear ideas on color ( white ) lacquers
I would be tempted to use 3/4" plywood and clear water based varnish on the inside. i take it the doors and exposed sides are to be painted. Use iron on wood trim for the exposed edges and prime and paint with an oil based primer and paint of the same make to ensure good bonding and finish. Woodmode add a high upcharge for hand painting.
Sherwin-Williams Pro-Classic Acrylic. You can thin the primer and the top coat 10-15% and it sprays fine in HVLP systems. Two primer coats, first sanded. Two to three top coats. Tough and non-blocking.
Check out the HVLP stuff at http://www.homesteadfinishing.com.
Stay away from melamine in a kitchen, 'cause it's MDF and it'll melt when it gets wet. If you want that, go to HD.
Use 3/4" paint grade maple ply for the carcases, 1/2" Baltic birch for the backs. Nailed/screwed and glued together.
Go to a cab shop for your doors and face frames if you don't want to build them.