New DIY’er - Trying to paint kitchen cabinets BLACK

07-08-2010, 06:12 PM	#1
Chap Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1	New DIY’er - Trying to paint kitchen cabinets BLACK I’m planning on painting my kitchen cabinets black and I’ve never done it before so I’m looking for some advice and I’ve got a couple questions…. I have wood cabinets, which have never been painted and I was planning on using a palm sander before I got started… is that ok/necessary? Do I need a primer or can I just use a good paint? What type of paint should I use? Would I need to use polyurethane afterwards? Here's a picture of the cabinets Thanks Attached Thumbnails   Last edited by Chap; 07-08-2010 at 07:21 PM.

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07-08-2010, 06:40 PM	#2
Windows Member   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Seattle Posts: 507	New DIY’er - Trying to paint kitchen cabinets BLACK a picture would be helpful.

07-08-2010, 07:36 PM	#3
chrisn paper hanger and painter     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 5,711	New DIY’er - Trying to paint kitchen cabinets BLACK A good oil stain blocking primer and BM waterborne satin impervo would be my choice but for a home owner with limited painting experience, you're kitchen cabnets would not be a good place to start. Attached Images

07-10-2010, 10:54 AM	#4
mazzonetv Member   Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 287	New DIY’er - Trying to paint kitchen cabinets BLACK W/B satin impervo is a great product but unfortunately it doesn't come in black - the oil S/I comes in Black. In a latex you could use the 309 line - which is the high gloss or you can use the 363 line which is the Low Lustre metal and wood enamel. All good products.

07-10-2010, 12:32 PM	#5
mark942 Member   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NEPA Posts: 555	New DIY’er - Trying to paint kitchen cabinets BLACK Quote: Originally Posted by Chap I’m planning on painting my kitchen cabinets black and I’ve never done it before so I’m looking for some advice and I’ve got a couple questions…. I have wood cabinets, which have never been painted and I was planning on using a palm sander before I got started… is that ok/necessary? Palm sand, then use a sponge sanding pad. Do I need a primer or can I just use a good paint? Yes to the Primer.As mentioned, Oil Based. What type of paint should I use? Latex with a sheen. No need for a Poly. Would I need to use polyurethane afterward Hope this is of some help...........Good Luck................. __________________

07-10-2010, 06:24 PM	#6
chrisn paper hanger and painter     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 5,711	New DIY’er - Trying to paint kitchen cabinets BLACK Quote: Originally Posted by mazzonetv W/B satin impervo is a great product but unfortunately it doesn't come in black - the oil S/I comes in Black. In a latex you could use the 309 line - which is the high gloss or you can use the 363 line which is the Low Lustre metal and wood enamel. All good products. You'e right,I did not even think about that. The oil would be even better, but then again for a DYI project, the kitchen cabnets still would not be the best place to learn.