Painting Kitchen Cupboards

[bobsy01]

Hi,

I have previously painted my kitchen cupboards in crown cupboard makeover. It looks really nice but it is not very durable. I have lots of chips around the handles of draws and cupboards. I re-coated it about 4 mths ago and it needs doing again already.

I want to do it again but use something that is going to last. I also want to have a high gloss finish in a brilliant white that is cleanable. The doors are solid wood and currently have the crown paint on. So questions are:

Best way to prep the doors considering the previous paint?

Whats the best paint to use to achieve the look I want with durability?

What is the best way to apply the paint so as not to have brush strokes (although the natural wood grain does help to hide any I do make)?

Many thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.

Bobsy

 

[joe-90]

Hi,

I have lots of chips around the handles of draws and cupboards.

Bobsy

First brush off the chips and then try Cif - it is good for that sort of greasy stain.

 

[joe-90]

Seriously though, the only way to make your doors look like new is to replace them. It's a waste of time brushing them.

 

[bobsy01]

replacing the doors is not a option at the moment. Kitchen needs replacing as the actual units are old and slowing falling apart. Don't want to spend lots of money on buying new doors as the kitchen will be replaced in a couple of years. Would just like it to look nice between now and then.

Oh, and I don't find that Cif removes grease very well, my personal preference is flash, much better IMO

 

[joe-90]

So you are a flasher then eh?

 

[bobsy01]

Oh great, only been a member of the site for a couple of hours and my secrets are already out

on a serious note though, can anyone help me? (with the painting, not in general, I know there is no hope there )

 

[joe-90]

The problem is that you've already got a paint layer on it that's chipping. I doubt that you'll be able to get that off to apply a new coat.

The best way is really to spray them with car paint. That's the only way you'll get that hard high gloss effect you are looking for.

Oh and stop talking about 'members'.