Painting - How many coats?
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dunkafife
03-28-05, 09:56 AM
Hello!
We are refinishing our kitchen cabinets. They were stained and we're painting them. So, we cleaned, sanded, primed, sanded, painted and stained (to achieve an aged effect). Now I'm ready to put the polyurethane on. How many coats would you all recommend that I apply? This is a kitchen, remember... and I have small children so I need it to hold up VERY well. Any input is appreciated!
We are refinishing our kitchen cabinets. They were stained and we're painting them. So, we cleaned, sanded, primed, sanded, painted and stained (to achieve an aged effect). Now I'm ready to put the polyurethane on. How many coats would you all recommend that I apply? This is a kitchen, remember... and I have small children so I need it to hold up VERY well. Any input is appreciated!
marksr
03-28-05, 02:04 PM
If I'm clear as to what you are doing [an antique effect?] I would recommend appling 2 coats of a satin oilbase polyurathane. If you are worried that the kids will put a lot of wear and tear then put a 3rd coat on the bottom cabinets
dunkafife
03-28-05, 06:20 PM
Yes, it's an antiqued or aged effect. We're very pleased with the results. We just want it to hold up well! Thanks for your input!
joneq
03-28-05, 08:28 PM
Whatever you use make sure it is NON YELLOWING. Water based poly is usually non yellowing, and plenty tough. look for a non yellowing oil if you go in that direction