Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels.
Blue chalk paint cupboards.
From matte sapphire to midnight blue we ve spied just about every shade work wonders for kitchen cabinets.
I would definitely recommend chalk paint if you are considering painting your cabinets as it s so easy to use and provides a great end result we got the look of a brand new kitchen for just a fraction of the price by choosing to paint our cabinets instead of gut the whole thing.
Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.
Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
Here annie is using old ochre.
It s good to know that you can t color match her paint to get your favorite hue but you can mix two of her colors together to get a more custom shade.
Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint.
Here are kitchens where you can see annie sloan chalk paint at work on the cabinets.
Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.
Learning how to paint your kitchen cabinets may seem intimidating at first but it really was such a breeze.
Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.
My go to wood sealer is polyurethane but it s a finish that notoriously yellows.
And while we ve seen the hue take shape in dramatic navy dining rooms and beachy baby blue bedrooms the color lends itself particularly well to the heart of the home.
There are lots of chalk paint companies out there now but annie sloan is the og and her line of 37 colors pops up in a lot of kitchens.
Traditionally chalk paint is finished with wax but because kitchen cabinets receive such heavy wear i wanted to use a finish that wouldn t need maintenance.