After reading your blog and all the comments i am still confused about what kind of paint to use.
Red milk paint kitchen cabinets.
Even so if i were to paint my cabinets all over again i would either try a different paint or use a sealer over the paint for added protection.
This photo was taken after the kitchen had been in use for 12 years.
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But if i were to pick from the 2 you listed chalk paint with a durable poly topcoat.
I painted our kitchen island with milk paint and it has held up like a champ.
If your cabinets have a wood veneer essentially a very thin layer of real hardwood over a pressed material you will also need to sand before painting your kitchen cabinets but before you break out the sandpaper or paint carefully inspect the veneer for loose edges chips or cracks.
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General finishes milk paint is a popular choice for painting cabinets.
I even used milk paint to paint my laminate cabinets.
On the downside milk paint does show brush strokes easier than chalk paint and does not bond as well in my opinion.
Your cabinets look beautiful.
Do not use any type of clear topcoat over white or light gf milk paint colors as it may cause yellowing when used over wood substrates gf milk paint is a premium self sealing finish and does not require a topcoat if you want a white paint with a higher sheen use gf white poly spray only or gf brushable white enamel instead darker colors can be top coated if a higher sheen is desired.
Repair these first with wood glue before sanding the veneered surface.
You have inspired me to go for it.
Kitchen cabinets set the tone of the room.
Milk painted upper cabinets cherry bases.
If the color doesn t work with your decor or simply doesn t convey the style of which you dream then painting over them is a good option.
I am sure some of you are curious to see how they are holding up so i wanted to give you a follow up report.
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The milk paint is a custom mix of colors from the old fashioned milk paint company.
Thanks for detailing each step including the bloopers.
You said the milk paint turned yellow.
As i mentioned above we used general finishes milk paint.
If i had it to do over again i would 100 make the same choice in both the paint we used and the protective top coat.
General finishes is actually an acrylic paint not a true milk paint.
For kitchen cabinets my preference is a really good and durable easy to clean enamel paint like sherwin williams all surface enamel or benjamin moores advance.
Back in october i decided to paint my kitchen island with milk paint and it truly was the easiest experience i have ever had painting cabinets.
I applied two coats of oil based polyurethane by brush.