Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Kitchen Cabinet Repainting Part 2
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09-03-00, 07:02 AM
Hi George!
Okay, we cleaned the cabinets, and we just painted the frames with Kilz. My question,(actually my husband's): How can we make sure the actual top coat paint goes on smooth, with no streaking? We are painting them white with a waterbased (we are in CA..) white enamel specially formulated for kitchen cabinets. It is supposed to be "self leveling"? Anyway, we noticed that the Kilz is somewhat streaky and translucent, and before we go the next step, we wondered if there were tips or tricks. I will post this on the painting board if you think I should. I couldn't find anything there that answered this specific questions.
Thanks for your help once again...
Michele and Rob
Okay, we cleaned the cabinets, and we just painted the frames with Kilz. My question,(actually my husband's): How can we make sure the actual top coat paint goes on smooth, with no streaking? We are painting them white with a waterbased (we are in CA..) white enamel specially formulated for kitchen cabinets. It is supposed to be "self leveling"? Anyway, we noticed that the Kilz is somewhat streaky and translucent, and before we go the next step, we wondered if there were tips or tricks. I will post this on the painting board if you think I should. I couldn't find anything there that answered this specific questions.
Thanks for your help once again...
Michele and Rob
09-03-00, 09:47 AM
Michelle:
If you and Rob feel confident that you sirred the Kilz thoroughly before starting and KEPT IT STIRRED during application, and have sanded it out for smoothness, you're all right.
Waterbase Kilz applied thinly will appear translucent in spots - where it's exceedingly thin. This is no cause for alarm.
As far as eliminating streaks is concerned, I'd use foam throw away brushes for the finish application. They virtually eliminate streaks and brush marks in the finish.
Many finishes (like yours) promote a 'flow out' feature. It's a nice marketing gimmick, but it's also an inherent characteristic of finishes that have been thinned properly - they ALL flow out to one degree or another.
Several things you should know:
1- Don't over brush; put it on, spread it out, and leave it alone - let it level itself. If your brush passes over the same place more than three times, it's too much.
2- Be careful on vertical surfaces. You can't put as much finish on them as horizontal ones or you'll get runs, which you definitely don't need.
3- Paint from dry to wet. Once you have the first spot painted, put new paint on a dry surface and work it back into the previously painted. This allows you to smooth out the surface much more easily.
Keep in touch -if I can confuse you further, just let me know...
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George T.
If you and Rob feel confident that you sirred the Kilz thoroughly before starting and KEPT IT STIRRED during application, and have sanded it out for smoothness, you're all right.
Waterbase Kilz applied thinly will appear translucent in spots - where it's exceedingly thin. This is no cause for alarm.
As far as eliminating streaks is concerned, I'd use foam throw away brushes for the finish application. They virtually eliminate streaks and brush marks in the finish.
Many finishes (like yours) promote a 'flow out' feature. It's a nice marketing gimmick, but it's also an inherent characteristic of finishes that have been thinned properly - they ALL flow out to one degree or another.
Several things you should know:
1- Don't over brush; put it on, spread it out, and leave it alone - let it level itself. If your brush passes over the same place more than three times, it's too much.
2- Be careful on vertical surfaces. You can't put as much finish on them as horizontal ones or you'll get runs, which you definitely don't need.
3- Paint from dry to wet. Once you have the first spot painted, put new paint on a dry surface and work it back into the previously painted. This allows you to smooth out the surface much more easily.
Keep in touch -if I can confuse you further, just let me know...
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George T.