Painting My Kitchen Cabinets - What I wish I had done differently
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- 9 months ago, I painted my kitchen cabinets using a Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations kit. I wish I could say it has held up nicely, but then I would be lying. Here are some thoughts on how I wish I had done it differently.
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My original video on this project can be found here: • Painting Your Kitchen ...
I'm premiering a new video tonight about how I repainted these cabinets the RIGHT way. Please check it out if you have a few minutes to spare: ruclips.net/video/E2QTIBgpNAg/видео.html
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Good advice. No paint job will be a success without lots of prep work and good-quality paint. Like it or not, sanding can't be avoided if you want a paint job that lasts.
It’s good that you are exposing this product for what it is. It’s unfortunate that so many others have and will continue to use these makeover products only to be completely dissatisfied!! Doing your homework and taking the time researching projects can truly make life easier!!
Who died and left her boss? I’ve watched countless videos on this kit and the vast majority gave it good reviews and were not sponsored.
I used Sherwin Williams Emerald Enamel after weeks of research. TSP and liquid sander degloser. Two coats of primer and two coats of paint. I staged it all and the house was a wreck but a year later it still looks pretty great. Thanks for the video, just trying to help others.
It's the best paint in the world!!
@@MariaVasquez-vt9mb Renner, CIC, and Milesi arrears much better, but the Emerald is probably the best easily assessable cabinet/trim paint. Ben Moore Advance is good too
Thanks so much…I am doing this project and have really been researching…you have given an invaluable lesson here for people who go onto sites and think they can just paint without prep work….oh Lordy…so many sites tell you that. I am doing everyone of these steps and your video indicates why. Good job 😊
This is a well put together, straight forward video full of tons of information. I appreciate how you get right to the point and address everything I’m thinking in my head and that alone is reason to subscribe. Just wanted to mention that Minwax polycrylic is a crystal clear “top coat”that doesn’t go on yellow or go yellow later. If you put on bare wood it just looks wet. It’s basically a coat of plastic.
Thank you for sharing these tips. I'm glad I watched your video before I do my own painting of my kitchen cabinets. Blessings from a Chilean woman who lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 🇨🇱🇨🇦💜
Thoughtful and wise advice. I read more and watched more on various paint forums and the like. First I used Krud Cutter to thouroughly clean the cabinets. I ended up using INSLX Stix waterborne bonding primer first, which is #1 for a reason, it sticks to almost everything very well. The thing I wished I had done, is go to a 1/4" nap paint roller for a second coat. The 3/8" nap that is so widely sold leaves orange peel.
Thank you so much for the help!! I'm sorry you had to go through this. But an extra thank you for helping all of us save that time and headache.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the honest update, I have been painting for years and many people have the same easy scratch problem like you had.That shellac based primer that you used is one of the best.
Thank you! I am just starting my cabinet painting project and all that I heard you say is “Don’t take any shortcuts!” That was well worth hearing, thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to make this! Very helpful for those of us contemplating this undertaking!
So glad I found this video. I am in the beginning stages of dismantling my cabinets to do just this exactly. Now I need to rethink everything. Thank you. Wish me luck.
Good luck!!!
Thanks! I am just now ready to do this project. You have saved me making major mistakes!
So glad I found this video before I started my cabinets! Thank You!
Thank you for taking the time to update us. Having recently become semi disabled it takes me 3x as long to do any project. Doing it twice would be something I just couldn't do. Thanks for all of the tips.
I hope it helps!
Jackie Pearson
I can relate. I’ve learned to accept it while still being as healthy as possible. It teaches patience and sense of humour and to be more creative with projects like this. Just call yourself Giovanni and stop and relax with some wine or juice and a snack like the tradesmen do in France, Italy and Greece. Have fun!
@@jmc8076 I have a back issue that I keep re-aggravating, and it's extremely debilitating! You really don't have an appreciation for your health until something goes wrong.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I bought the Rustoleum kit, but have been looking at other methods to paint my kitchen cabinets. The info you shared after having problems with this kit has helped so many, I'm sure. I'm going use everything you suggested and I'm much more confident doing this. It won't be perfect, but I'm always happy when I make a difference. 😊
I really appreciate the follow up on how the paint lasted, and what you would do differently! Thanks so much!
I painted my cabinets last year. I was going to use chalk paint, because no sanding was necessary. I cleaned them with Murphy's Oil soap, gave them a light sanding and used tack cloth to wipe the remaining junk off. After applying the chalk paint, I did not like the finish. So, I used a high gloss baseboard paint. Thus, the chalk paint acted as my primer. And I never removed the cabinet doors. The finish came out very nice, and has held up well so far. Thanks for sharing your experience!
What kind of chalk paint did you use? I did a table with Rust-Oleum. Even did a light sanding first. And it's come off in several places after two years. Especially if anything sits on it too long.
Jenelle always use a base/primer coat even if the paint says it doesn’t need one, it will say something like “paint and primer in one” don’t believe them, use a primer, I always do 2 coats of primer and lightly sand in between coats and lightly sand before you apply the paint. Make sure to get all the dust off from sanding before using primer or paint. Chalk paint is basically just really expensive primer in my opinion and way over rated.
Also, make sure you’re drying your coats longer than stated on the can, it might say 30-60 min for primer, I do 90 min to 2 hours. Your paint may have a different recommendation for drying between coats, add at least 30-60 longer especially if you’re using something other than flat paint IE: eggshell, satin, semi-gloss or gloss. The more gloss the more time in between coats. After the final coat of paint has dried, use a clear top coat, I like using laquer and they have a new laquer that doesn’t have to be sprayed with a professional sprayer, you can brush it on, it’s made by Watco, and let it cure for at least 48-72 hours before using whatever it is that you have painted.
I hope this helps you in future projects or to repair your table.
Been doing this for four years. So much truth in what she is saying.
Thanks for the support!
Great video. Thanks for updating us. What we did with our dark oak cabinets was to degrease with tsp and rinse rinse rinse it off and then sand so you don’t drive the grease into the wood. Sand until you think your done and then sand some more. Two coats of primer allowing a full day between coats to dry. Then two coats of an enamel top coat paint allowing at-least 2 or 3 days to dry between coats. Then let cure couple weeks before putting on hardware and installing. Lots of work but you won’t regret it. We just posted on our channel a 2 and half yr update video on our painting results.
I’m very happy to hear this because I’m painting my kitchen cabinets next week!!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
Will likely be painting my cabinets when the current house renovators are done with their work. I really appreciate hearing of your own honest experience and will take your advice to heart-thank you!
Really appreciate your honest update and great tips! You have no idea how helpful this is for me as I was going to buy that kit as well. Now I have more confidence in going through with this big project that I have been planning for months. Thank you so much!
I'm really glad it was helpful! You could also check out my newer video on this, or I redid the entire project the right way
Great suggestion with the door handles being larger. We stripped, sanded, and painted our kitchen cabinets about 12 years ago and they lasted fairly well except around the small knob-handles. I just started re-painting then again and used large metal handles where you fingers easily fit. I also talked with Home Depot and they recommended a Behr urethane alkyd paint that is tough but cleans with soap and water. I sanded everything and did 3 coats with 4-5 hours in between coats. It looks fabulous and wasn't too painful. I have all above the counter top cabinets done and will march forward with the rest.
Valspar storm coat does great on cabinets. I’ve used it many times. No kilz or anything and it don’t scratch. Great for kitchen because it’s made for outdoor use therefore getting wet or spaghetti sauce wipes right off.
We painted our kitchen cabinet, and by we I mean my wife came up with the idea, picked the colors and then I did all the work.
I sanded everything first so the paint would stick. I used 2 coats of high quality primer that was tinted to match, 2 coats of paint and 1 coat of glaze.
It has been 10 years and the cabinets are showing a little wear through the glaze and paint, but not the primer yet.
Don't take shortcuts. If you have the money, get it done. If you don't, spend the time. Either way, you get what you pay for.
Great pointers and this girl knows what she’s saying! I just got done with my second house cabinet painting job. TSP, sand well, prime well (2-3 coats if you have older or grainier wood) , and several coats of the paint. This last time I used I urethane trim paint from SW and paid attention to using a quality roller. Have tack cloth, have extra fine grit sandpaper, get ready for a time-consuming project, and realize the money you save is something to really be proud of so take your time. Great video.
Thank you for the props! I'm still just a girl learning how to do stuff, and hopefully people can learn from my mistakes. Wish I had used a roller! Live and learn.
@@ChickFixUSA so you can use a roller?
@@moniquem9609 yes, it would probably be preferable to the brush I used. But you might also want to look into a product called "Floetrol" which you add to paint to extend the initial dry time slightly, giving the paint time to self-settle. That will help with brush strokes or roller marks (I learned this AFTER I made this video, of course!)
@@ChickFixUSA thank you for this response .
Super-helpful - Not easy to share mistakes, but saving others A LOT of time and stress!
Thanks for being blunt and honest about things. I would absolutely hate doing all that work to just a few days to a few months later having to redo it all over again.
Ten years ago I did out kitchen cabinets. I use Benjamin Moore melamine paint. This stuff was fantastic. Looks like a spray finish. Rolls without making bubbles, No drips, no brush strokes, nice semi gloss finish, and you can work with it a few minutes without it “dragging” which means you can do a final touch up on each door. Hard finish that lasts. Pity you can’t buy it any more.
Benjamin Moore has one called Advanced now that is for cabinets. Same deal, dries smooth so no brush strokes
Thank you! You save us time and pain with repainting 😊
This makes me thankful of my process I am using. I am cleaning with TSP, sanding with a palm sander, using that same primer, going to sand a bit more, and then two coats of a cabinet paint from Behr.
I just found your channel. I'm impressed by what you and your daughters are not afraid to tackle.It will take me some to watch your videos over time. I can't get side tracked today. I'm making a wooden drawer for one of my Singer cobbler sewing machine stands that's over a 100 years old. Keep up your Great work !
I am getting ready to paint my kitchen cabinets and I am so glad to see your video. You have saved me from making those mistakes. Thank you so much for caring and sharing.
Best of luck!
Thanks for the tips, I am thinking about painting my cabinets too and am glad that I saw your video. Much appreciated!
Hope it helps! A lot of people say that Benjamin Moore makes a great product for this. Good luck!
That Valspar Cabinet paint is awesome. I painted our bathroom vanities two years ago and they are still perfect.
Great video. I’m in the interior design industry and DIY projects. I agree with your modified steps to painting cabinets. Well done.
Thanks! Live and learn!
I redid my cabinets with this kit 3 years ago and they have held up beautifully. I sanded, even though it said it wasn’t needed, primed with Kilz primer, did 3 coats of the bond coat and 2 coats of the top coat and have had zero complaints. Haven’t had a single chip yet!
This was a great video! I never heard of a hard coat additive that I could add to latex paint! That's exactly what I need to touch up my painted cabinets. So happy that I came across this video! Thanks!
I'm glad it helped! I really wish I had known about those additives, too!
I haven't actually been able to find the hardening agents in local stores yet, but I'm going to keep looking.
@@ChickFixUSA, You can order it online at Homedepot.com. It's called Hard Coat.
I was thinking about buying the kit. Change my mind now since I watched this video. This is the second video I’ve seen with the same issue. Thank you.
Helen insisted that I paint our cabinets. I'll never do it again. Affordable? Yes. Time consuming? Oh... dear ... God. I did put several coats of matte finish poly-U on them though. That has helped with scratching quite a bit. Love your videos. Huge fan. -Merv
Oh yes....sooooo....time consuming. Thanks for watching and commenting!
This is great. I had a feeling this kit was too good to be true
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Very very helpful for me. I have just started redecorating my old kitchen cabinets.
Thank you for this info! I am just starting conceptualizing this project. This is the first video I watched. For the record, all your efforts and mistakes are helping others. I really appreciate the info.
Thanks for this. you sharing is going to save me a lot of headache later. I've been procrastinating on this because the impact (good or bad) the cabinet can have on the kitchen.
Glad to be of service! What caused me to take the leak was deciding thatanything else would be better than the way it looked at that time.
May God bless you for sharing this wealth of information!
Thanks for making this video! No one talks about the after and how it holds up!
RUclips recommended your channel and after watching your video I subscribed. I love when someone is willing to admit that they made a mistake! Seriously thank you very much I was planning on painting my cabinets at the end of this month. Over the memorial day weekend when I have my Sons around to help me. That’s one good thing about being 59 years old and widowed my boys will do anything for their Mom. I’m looking forward to checking out the rest of your videos. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
P.S. Your daughter is adorable and you have the loveliest shade of blue eyes.
Great tips.
I could not agree more with the "sounds too good to be true." No matter the paint, I always lightly sand the surface before paint. On stained wood, I always sand and use Zinsser BIN shellac primer before any top coat goes on. A final coat of clear also helps to keep the paint from chipping.
My steps... wash, sand, prime, sand, touchup (sand again if needed), 2 coats of color (top coat) and 2 coats of clear (usually cabinets only - doors, drawer fronts and face frames, not on man doors or general trim unless needed).
As a painter I would like to recommend painters caulk and caulk the cabinet doors to give it a nicer look. Just like painting a wall, if you paint a wall and the baseboards aren’t caulk or need caulking I would caulk them first for a nicer look. Thanks.
As a professional cabinet painter I would say Maybe on the caulk. Out west with predicable non existent humidity and a faux floating panel, for sure. Caulk East coast or Northwest, Depends on the amount of sun light and heat. As too much movement cracks in the paint will occur. I do cross hatch the first coat to get the edges. Then on only vertical application. That being said, personally I like the caulked look better. Just doest work in The South
Great vid! I love your "Rock out with your caulk out" shirt! 🤪
Great video! Thanks. My daughter and I did our cabinets, it was a process. All supplies we got from HD and used Behr paint. We laid them out in the garage. They came out great.
Behr and Sherwin Williams are supposed to be the best.
I know where you're coming from. I am a total expert at whatever project I tackle -when I'm done! I'm currently installing crown molding. I should be an expert in about three weeks!
You are too funny...thank you for showing me girl power!!! My aunt after her divorce and being told time and time again how dumb she was and how she would be nothing without a man ended up renovating beat up houses and reselling them with her buddy. She gained her self confidence and there was no stopping her. My aunt told me there is nothing you cant put your mind to...you can do anything you want if you dont listen to what any negative nellys have to say. I saw your video this morning on my home page ive been a subscriber. I lost my aunt last month i really miss her. I was thinking about her and boop....turn on my tablet click youtube and here you are jumpung out at me! Thank you...and btw...my family is from Billerica Mass. And drawers are hard for us to say clearly also. Draws...thats how we say drawers ...sounds like draws! Lol👍🤗😉🌐✌🏼🌸
I painted my kitchen cabinets a year ago and basically did all the prep you mentioned, I used the Benjamin Moore Advance paint which was recommended by a professional I know. No scratches, no chips a year later. I used the Rustoleum on a bathroom cabinet a few years ago and the paint is way too soft, scratches easily and does not last! The Benjamin Moore Advance dries very hard, cleans well and self levels when it goes on. I also used a paint spray gun for the doors for a nicer finish($69.00 on Amazon)
I liked the Advance as well Tom. I have compared it with Emerald urethane on several cabinetry projects over 4 years. I have found Emerald is actually performing better in dry time, opacity coverage, and leveling. Saving time and having amazing results with Emerald is saving money! Its a fantastic paint for those people that cannot use a sprayer and want a professional finish. Using the right brush and roller will give you beautiful results with Emerald.
Glad I saw your video. Getting ready to do the same project.
Thank you. Starting my kitchen redo today. TSP cleaning ... here I come.
Good luck! Be sure to rinse the TSP off fully.
I came across your video when researching painting kitchen cabinets. I went with the old school way, cleaned, sanded, vacuum and wipe and primed with Kilz primer. I just started, so I'm about to choose my white paint and to sand in between primer and painting. I think I going to go with the same finish and white as all my doors in my house to match. Thanks for the video!
I am in the middle of a kitchen reno and this information is quite helpful. Thankfully, I have done everything thus far that you suggested in your redo video. Because I have never tackled anything like this, it is reassuring to know that at least I'm on the right track. Thanks!!
It’s been 1 year since I painted my cabinets (inside and out). I used Valspar bonding primer and Valspar cabinet paint. I also degreased and sanded my surfaces. I don’t have any peeling or scratching. 👍🏻 I would recommend Valspar
Thank you!
A lot of people have recommended valspar for this.
Insul X cabinet coat is the absolute best paint for cabinets. Hands down
@@deanmarcuccilli3439 that is terrible paint for cabinets.
@@kristinababchanik2845 valspar is terrible paint. Definitely wouldn't use it on cabinets
Absolutely outstanding video. You're going to save a lot of people a lot of grief if they pay attention to this video. There is no easy button with painting kitchen cabinets and there's a lot of labor involved. if you don't have time to do it right, then you're not gonna have time to do it over :-)
there really is no substitute for the light sanding step, and I'm going to add that I'm a big fan of oil based primer. I know there are some non-oil based primer 's that are pretty competitive but I'm old-school and oil base primer is so sticky that you just can't go wrong. So if the sanding and priming if is done right, you almost can't mess up the rest!
Thanks for posting this.
As a painting contractor I see DIY pitfalls with cabinetry all the time. For starters you need to sand. Not a lot, just enough to scuff up the surface. The scuff will make the primer bond to the surface. For the primer I always use white pigmented shellac. I think that is what you had on your second go around. A, WPS bonds better and B it blocks tannins and other stains from coming through. Oak for example will bleed tannins even a year after the project is done. So it might look good after you finish, but it will bleed out a year or so later if it is not blocked with WPS. I just default to WPS on most all cabinetry to avoid the possibility of this happening. Then I usually use a high quality enamel for finish coats. Ben Moore Advanced or Sherwin Williams Pro Classic are the two I use most often. I like to spray the doors to get a better finish but I understand that not everyone has this option. Also keep in mind that latex enamel has a long cure time. I think it is close to a month before it is completely hardened. So people need to take care until a good cure has developed. My advice, skip the kit, buy a gallon of WPS and buy a quality enamel. Oh yeah, get yourself some 50 cent tack rags when you pick up the paint. That pesky dog and cat hair gets picked up easily with a tack rag. Which is basically just sticky cheese cloth. My pets seem to come to work with me now and then. It's no fun picking a dog hair off of a freshly painted surface.
Thanks for the tips!
What's WPS? It sounds like you don't use BIN Shellac, what brand primer do you suggest for oak wood cabinents?
@@MsDeansAList White pigmented shellac. WPS. Bin shellac is probably WPS. I like WPS on oak because oak bleeds tannins and it stops the bleed. Someone else may like something else. But as I described above it can take months to bleed through. So I play it safe with WPS.
I'm refinishing my cabinets before selling. This is all very scary for me. Lol....really hoped to skip sanding but you're right, too good to be true 😢
Thanks for the good advice! I'm planning to re paint my kitchen cabinets.
Best of luck!
I used one of those kids and they still look great two years later
I’m shocked. I used Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations and have zero issues with chipping. I did my entire kitchen and master bath 8 years ago. I used the rustic color over 90’s honey oak. 2 years ago I did our rental house with the dark cocoa color. Zero issues. Last year I did another bathroom. Everything has held up (surprisingly) perfect. I wonder if it’s because you went with white.
Thanks for your honesty!
This chick gets to the point and doesnt take 18 mins to tell you what can be told in 5. Thanks!
Thanks! I try to be succinct. I did another video that was 2-years later if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/j0mH6IREv_A/видео.html
Yes! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 sanding and priming is a must! I hate these craft paints that say you can skip this step.
I just started this project, wish me luck and thank you for your tips
SO happy i found this, answered a lot of questions I had. 👌
So glad I found this....before...doing it!🐣
Me too! I've actually done this project completely over again, and I did a video about that and what I did differently the second time around. Might be worth checking out. It's pinned to the top of the comments
Thank you for all the tips!
I'm so glad I watched your video, I was going to paint my cabinets with the rust oleum kit...Not now!
Thanks for the info.
THANK YOU!! Very help full video.Great job
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
So helpful! Thanks for this video!! 🙌🏻
Thanks for watching!
We needed this video a week ago. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Thank you for sharing and very honest opinion.👍
Good video! I get so many requests to paint cabinets and decline the offers all because the same thing you experienced. The only way to get a good finish on your cabinets that will last is to use a Catalyzed conversion paint and spray it.
You are very calm and cheerful. . . compared to how I would be if I had to re-do this project.
Thanks, even the Zinsser BIN primer reckons it needs little prep but definitely it is best to degrease and sand before use. I find Zinsser Allcoat a good top coat for most surfaces!
I painted my cabinets 6 years ago and they held up great. I cleaned with Orange clean, rinsed them well. Two light coats of 123 bin, semi gloss Valspar paint. Then went over them with poly acrylic. No problems...
Did you sand?
@@elizabethpassini9271 no we didn’t, we did 2 coats 123 bin, with a roller, then painted
thanks thanks thanks, I had just watch that other video you were talking about. I thought it sounded too good to not sand, but I may have fallen for it. Thanks again.!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I'm glad to know it helped.
Thank you for sharing your experience! This is excellent knowledge for anyone attempting to tackle this big job. I have a saying for this situation. "Doing it nice because I'm doing it twice!" 😞
I'm getting ready to paint my cabinets and really appreciate the great tips, I will certainly change up my plan and head back to the hardware store. Great video!
9 of 10 paint failures is a lack of preparation... you gave some great advice here...
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
I just finished painting one side of my kitchen and am already thinking of repainting them down the line. I love what I've done so far, but I will hopefully perfect my technique moving forward.
I used the same kit except I sanded a little as well. It held up a lot better than yours, except it still eventually started coming off around the high contact areas like the pulls but no more than a traditional repaint would have with the same use.
I used latex. Behr premium. Paint and primer. No wearing, no chips, but then regrets 5 coats on everything and I used a heat gun to cure the paint before I hung them.
Cleaned. Sanded and then painted. Every cabinet in the house. Took a year. Worth every minute.
You did a great job.
A heat gun? I hadn't heard that tip before. Thank you!
ChickFix USA I started with a blow dryer...but I wore it out.. hubbie got me a heat gun and it made a lot of difference.
If cabinets get sprayed in a paint booth they get dried. Usually with heat that blows around them. I did mine in the house so the heat gun became my spray booth heater.
My husband followed the directions and ours have never scratched. This was way over 5 years ago. They still look great.
I’m wondering if the fact that she strayed from the instructions by using TSP in the first place is where she went wrong. Thanks for commenting on your experience. That’s good to know.
So you didnt sand or prime? you just followed the directions and all worked well or went well?
I used concentrated TSP...and sanded a bit. I also used 2 coats of primer meant for lacquer and a $60 tinted Dulux melamine type top coat x 2. It seems to be holding up pretty good.
How long ago did you do it?
Love it! Thanks for your time and hard work to give us better ideas.
Thank you, thank you, I want to paint my cabinets and was considering using that Rustolem kit. You saved me a lot of stress I would have experienced when the paint chipped. So glad I found your video.
So glad to have helped! Have you finished this yet? If so, what did you use?
Benjamin Moore Advance paint is great!
Very helpful thanks will be painting cabinets soon
Good luck, and I hope this information helps! You could also check out my latest video on this project. About 6 months ago I redid the entire thing, and it is holding up extremely well! ruclips.net/video/E2QTIBgpNAg/видео.html
I painted wood paneling in my house. I talked to a professional painter who said:
1.Clean with TSP, then lightly sand or degloss (I sanded)
2. Oil-based cover primer (not water-based!)
3. 1-2 coats of enamel or latex paint (I did latex because they're walls, but for cabinets and drawers, I'd use enamel)
Five years later, it's holding up great.
Why paint manufacturers mislead people is another matter. Maybe they believe their own hype, or maybe they just want you to keep buying paint :)
Thank you :) This is my spring project
THANK YOU...…...I was getting ready to buy a kit and paint mine. Thank goodness I saw this...…...I def subscribed,
Thanks for the subscription!
Catalina Long use oil based primer
Wow this really help me make my decision
Great follow up video chick! Your lessons learned are so valuable to me and others.
Thanks! I'm so glad it's helpful! I've actually completely redone this project, and did another video about everything I did wrong, and then everything I did right. The link is pinned at the top of the comments if you want to check it out.
Thank you so much. This is super helpful. Sorry about what happened with you- but ever so glad you shared