Absolutely phenomenal series I really appreciate all of the specific attention to detail. One question for you: When spraying cabinets, between 1-10 being the max what dial pressure setting do you find gives you the best finish when using the Graco ultra cordless? Much thanks
Thank you Ariel. I’m usually somewhere right around 2 to 2.5 when I use the Graco Ultra handheld sprayer with a low pressure fine finish tip. It’s hard for me to tell you where I am with the Magnum X5 because there are no numbers on the dial.
Great observation! I had to do that on this video because I had too wide of a tip on my sprayer. I just bought the cordless sprayer and my narrower tips didn’t come in time. I’m able to spray the edges and faces all at the same time with a 212 tip. It is always a good idea to spray in thin coats to avoid over application. The first few times I painted face frames I had to sand out drips due to trying to paint everything all in one pass. I need to learn to be more patient.
No primer on earth would have that result on a sanded surface, unless you're talking about priming glass or something similar. I've used this exact combo of primer/paint on my kitchen cabs, and I was happy with results.
@@BoldWittyName used on a banister, sanded well for weeks and vacuumed washed and cleaned to avoid any such issues It was ok on a low traffic kitchen island laminate material but the banister - not so much
Yes absolutely sand after priming. I used 320 grit sand paper and sanded everything down before applying my finish coat. It’s probably the most critical step in the whole process to get the glassy smooth finish you want.
Have you had any problems with chipping or peeling after some time on the cabinets without deglossing? I currently degloss and use the same primer and urethane paint but if I can get rid of deglossing step that’d save a lot of time. I haven’t tried a set without deglossing yet Becs I’d hate for a call back for chipping or peeling.
I have not had any problems with chipping or peeling other than once. I painted some drawers one night and installed them the next. I then used some painters tape to make a couple marks on one of the drawers. A small piece of paint peeled off when I pulled the tape off. I think it was more about the paint not being cured than it was anything else.
Quick question. I purchased the SW oil based primer but is this primer just as good for a latex? I have wood doors and typical mdf casings for the cabinets. Was wondering if I can get away with the latex primer for ease of cleaning and keeping my graco gun running the same base between primer and paint. I also bout the same paint as in the video as just as you said it was highly recommended locally.
Not sure how I missed this comment. I apologize for my late response. It’s my personal preference to always use SW oil based primer to prime raw wood and raw MDF. Water based primer can raise the grain and create an extra step of going back and sanding more than I want to have to do. You bring up a great point about clean up. Cleaning up oil based in an airless sprayer can be a pain. I use my hvlp sprayer when I spray oil based paint. It’s much easier to clean up an hvlp sprayer than an airless in my opinion. You won’t go wrong with the SW Emerald Urethane Enamel. It is so durable and easy to apply. Best of luck on your projects!
I get very little overspray actually. Using the right tip makes all the difference in the world. Would you like me to put a video together showing the results using different tips?
@@buildwithbc Absolutely! That would be a great video. I'm looking for more ideas of tip=product type=thickness=finish. Graco chart lists not to use a .010 with my Pro Project Plus. Would love to know how folks use different tip sizes. Thanks again for the great videos.
Do you find the paint has an orange peel finish when done spraying? Apparently this is normal. The paint settles quite well, but I can’t get it to settle completely smoothly. I am using a Grayco 390 fflp 308 and 310 tip. Both seem to work.
I did get a slight orange peel look on one project when I tried using a new tip I hadn’t used before. I lightly sanded it out and went back to the 210 FF tip and it turned out perfect. The primer is a bit thick and doesn’t settle out like the urethane does. I make sure I sand the primer thoroughly before I paint and it makes a big difference.
Nice vid.. I am in processing painting my cabinets still prep I noticed you using Semi-gloss. Is that what should kitchen cabinets paint sheen? Need your help.. thanks
Thanks a lot for your video. Thats what I looking for, I mean, nno primer oil, shellac or lacquer. Please can ypu tell me exactly what kind of Graco sprayer is?.
I have used the Graco Ultra Cordless and Magnum X5. One advantage of the Ultra Cordless is in the paint cups. The cups are sealed and during breaks, the paint doesn't dry in the containter. There is no hose so the no hose losses for the paint. The cups can be capped for another session later. So less waste in my opinion.
I use a fine finish tip which allows me to spray at a lower pressure so overspray is minimal. I’d still recommend always masking everything off you want to protect.
Great job, What material was on your cabinets? Painted or stain? I was about to paint my cabinets and it has stain on it, Can I still use SW Extreme Bond Primer?
My cabinets were all stained. Yes you can use The SW Extreme Bond Primer on stained cabinets. Clean them up real good so there’s no residue on them and you are good to go.
I tried this paint, and not impressed with the durability for wet areas. It gets discolored and soft when in contact with water, even quickly. It also takes a very long time to cure and stays a bit tacky during the cure period. I will try traditional oil based paint with enamel hardener for my next project. Anyone else out there have this experience?
I have had zero issues with durability with this paint. I’ve done kitchens, laundry rooms, offices, bathrooms all with zero issues. It does take longer to cure than oil for sure. I let all my doors and drawer fronts dry for a day or two before I install. I also live in Las Vegas and it’s very dry here. Not sure how much humidity may impact the performance of the paint???
Yes on long curing but otherwise it was a good paint. I used 3 different colors in my kitchen and bathroom - no issues with discoloration with the water. Had to be careful the first month though
Your experience is unique for a properly prepared, primed wood surface. The material, properly applied with two coats will dry for lite use within two hours and cure to a hard shell finish, sandable within 25-30 days....you must have a component missing if what you say is true
Hi. So I'm interested getting one to. Apparently this are to be used for only 100L of paint before you have to change the pump.... did you had any problems with the pump? Have you changed it by now since you have been using the sprayer? Thanks
You bring up a great point here. The X5 is considered a hobby/homeowner model from Graco. It’s not made for day in and day out use. That said, my X5 pump is still running strong and I haven’t had to change it yet. The pump in my Graco Cordless Ultra sprayer did have to get changed out after about 20 gallons of paint though. I let someone borrow the sprayer and they didn’t clean it out properly so it killed the pump.
@@d.a.c.1665 Proper maintenance will absolutely prolong the life of your sprayer. I follow Graco’s instructions by thoroughly rinsing and running the Graco Pump Armor through my pump after every use. So far it has paid off for me.
So we learn the age old lesson, don't loan your tools. I have run more than 20 gal and not had a issue with the Cordless. The pump is a replaceable part.@@buildwithbc
@@buildwithbc Thanks for answering me, I just bought the Sprayer when I saw your video I will do the same process and use the same paint, you can give me the name of the material you used thanks.
@@buildwithbc I ordered a graco vsp 360 thinking that I could change to a finer sprayer tip. Then I read that it could only be used with the tips that came with it. So I'm really confused.
I have never used the Graco 360 so I am not very familiar with that sprayer. Have you emailed Graco to ask if they have other tips available for that sprayer?
Great question Amir. That really depends on what you are painting. I know SW is out of Extreme Bond primer right now and from what I hear, they don’t have an ETA for the replenishment as of yet. So, if you are planning on painting over previously finished cabinets, but can’t get the Extreme Bond Primer, you will need to use a de-glossing product or sand everything down in order to prime. At that point you can use the primer of your choice.
@@buildwithbc thanks, No I am not repainting an old cabinets. I am trying to do DIY on some cabinets I built, I am not from USA, in my country I am getting the emerald urethane trim enamel, but doesn't get the sherwin- williams primer. The store have Duron Primer, can you say if that can work?
It has great adhesion without any deglosser. You could lighting scuff your cabinets with some 220 grit sandpaper if you wanted to but it really isn’t necessary.
@@buildwithbc So airless is a paint gun that's not connected to a air compressor? Sorry for my dumb questions but I've never used that paint or paint guns & I want my cabinets to look pretty.
@@browneyes2100 there are no dumb questions. There are different styles of paint sprayers. My videos showed how I paint cabinets with airless sprayers. One was cordless and the other was a bit larger but they both work the same. You don’t need to thin your paint when you use this style of paint sprayer. This style of sprayer is really easy to use and get great results. Some people don’t like the finish you get with an airless sprayer so they’ll use an HVLP sprayer. They are most commonly used hooked to an air compressor but there are various styles here as well. I use an HVLP sprayer when I spray oil based paints and primers. HVLP sprayers can cost much less than an airless sprayer and give your phenomenal results. You will have to thin your paint if you use an HVLP sprayer. Each sprayer is a little different and it’ll take some testing to see what works best for you and the paint you like to use. Was this at all helpful?
thanks for the great tips! one thing i wanted to ask is how is your sprayer holding up ? i am tempted to get one but i wonder how they hold up after a while.. any issues?... thanks again
Honestly the handheld sprayer takes just as much time to clean up as it does to clean up my X5 sprayer. The X5 is easier to use than the handheld in my opinion. If I were to have just one, it would be the X5 for sure. I have sprayed a couple hundred gallons through my X5 and it’s still running like a champ.
Not in this case I didn’t. The inside of these cabinets are light veneer. You could certainly paint them if you’d like. You would follow the exact same process as painting everything else. You would just skip the masking off of the inside of the cabinet boxes.
Thank you. I just finished watching the whole series. Very nice videos. My cabinets are old and the interior part is made out of some sort of rough pressed wood. I will try this soon.
I have a graco true coat 360 ds and would not push out the sw emerald urethane paint. I’ve read the paint is too thick. I agree, I don’t use any other paint for cabinets. The self lever helps with paint brushes but really want to pull the trigger on the hand held that can handle this paint. Thanks again
@@mram7715 I don’t have any experience with the true coat 360 so I can’t speak to that. Both my handheld and my x5 airless have no issues with the emerald urethane. I have thinned it out and sprayer it through an HVLP sprayer with no issue. Have you tried thinning it a bit?
I did not sand the cabinets prior to priming. You will want to sand after you spray the primer though. Nothing major, just take some 320 grit sandpaper on a block and give everything the once over. Run your hands over everything you painted to check for spots that need to be sanded a little more.
Is there any reason you started from the bottom & up? Do you put any protective top coat after the urethane base? Is it durable and easy to clean in the high traffic home kitchen area? I am about to spray whole house cabinets, my first :)
No particular reason why I started on the bottom, would make more sense to start up top as well. I don’t put a protective coat over the paint. One coat of primer and two coats of paint is perfect. If you use the same paint I used you’ll have no issue cleaning the cabinets off or scrubbing them down. That Sherwin Williams paint is incredibly durable once it’s cured.
@@buildwithbc cool vid. I paint for a living and respect your work , but that is not a 208 tip or 212. That will give it a 4 inch fan. That is way wider. Like a 308 or 408.. 3:14 clip you can tell that width
Which sprayer are you using? I use anywhere from a 208 fine finish tip to a 212 fine finish tip depending on what I’m painting. In simplest terms, the first number is the width of the fan, so in this case the 2 at the front will give you a 4” wide fan. The last two numbers are the size of the opening which allow more or less paint to pass through the tip. Do you know what tip you are using?
@@buildwithbc Speaking of tip size, some latex paints are very thick, a water-based polyurethane is much thinner, would you use different 2xx tips for each product? So far I'm not finding the answer to my question. I just ordered the Graco Ultra but I'm not going to order any #2 tips until I find out the best tip for latex and polyurethane. I plan to use the gun for cabinets and other small items.
@@ThekiBoran great question! I experimented quite a bit with tip size to see what I like. I have found that the Low Pressure fine Finish tips give me the results I am looking for with thinner paints. They are made for this very thing. I have found that I use anywhere from a FF 212 to a FF 208 for painting cabinetry. It just depends on what I am spraying and what the temperature is when I’m painting. The warmer it is the more the paint thins out.
@@ThekiBoran yes I have been using the FF212 tip for thicker latex paints. Just remember the 2 at the front of the 212 means you’ll get a 4” wide fan. So depending on what you are painting you may want to go up to at 3XX or higher.
Sherwin Williams has a 40% off sale several times a year. Hit them up and ask when the next sale is scheduled. It’s well worth the price for this paint. It levels so well and is extremely durable.
Justin Dillon yes the grain will show through ever so slightly. You could prime it a few extra times, sanding between each coat and get the grain to fill in if you wanted it to.
Why spend so much time and wasting paper and tape causing pollution with wasted plastic...I simply brush and roll..I add Flotrol additive to my paint and it levels perfect!
cool, like the shirt ;-) Love I am They!
I always used cover stain primer or lacquer primer... interesting people used water primer
Water primers arent the same as they were 10 years ago.
Do you mind telling us at what settings did you do for your sprayer? Thank you and great video!
good job buddy, that Extreme Bond primer it’s amazing, and don’t mention it the Emerald paint 👍
I am They too!! Chosen by grace 👌
It seems like you’re constantly doing something with the tip while spraying. Is there some adjustment you’re making to the tip while spraying?
You can teach an old dog new tricks Brian. #GracoAirlessSprayer, #SherwinWilliamsExtremeBond
So what pressure were you spraying at?
Absolutely phenomenal series I really appreciate all of the specific attention to detail. One question for you:
When spraying cabinets, between 1-10 being the max
what dial pressure setting do you find gives you the best finish when using the Graco ultra cordless?
Much thanks
Thank you Ariel. I’m usually somewhere right around 2 to 2.5 when I use the Graco Ultra handheld sprayer with a low pressure fine finish tip. It’s hard for me to tell you where I am with the Magnum X5 because there are no numbers on the dial.
What size tips did you use for the Primer and then the paint?
I see you sprayed the face of the cabinet frames first, do you spray the inside edges after the faces are dried? Looks great
Great observation! I had to do that on this video because I had too wide of a tip on my sprayer. I just bought the cordless sprayer and my narrower tips didn’t come in time. I’m able to spray the edges and faces all at the same time with a 212 tip. It is always a good idea to spray in thin coats to avoid over application. The first few times I painted face frames I had to sand out drips due to trying to paint everything all in one pass. I need to learn to be more patient.
what size tip are you using a 108 or a 208?
Bad primer - used it on sanded surface and it peeled off in some places. Paint is great though, self leveling, glossy and smooth
No primer on earth would have that result on a sanded surface, unless you're talking about priming glass or something similar. I've used this exact combo of primer/paint on my kitchen cabs, and I was happy with results.
@@BoldWittyName used on a banister, sanded well for weeks and vacuumed washed and cleaned to avoid any such issues
It was ok on a low traffic kitchen island laminate material but the banister - not so much
@@irapodyukova1414 try Ilva from benjamin moore undercoat with shellac primer the best result 👌 Ilva is a wood coating product really hard,
Nice video. Wanted to ask, did you sand after applying the primer?
Yes absolutely sand after priming. I used 320 grit sand paper and sanded everything down before applying my finish coat. It’s probably the most critical step in the whole process to get the glassy smooth finish you want.
@@buildwithbc Good to know. Thanks for this.
Have you had any problems with chipping or peeling after some time on the cabinets without deglossing? I currently degloss and use the same primer and urethane paint but if I can get rid of deglossing step that’d save a lot of time. I haven’t tried a set without deglossing yet Becs I’d hate for a call back for chipping or peeling.
I have not had any problems with chipping or peeling other than once. I painted some drawers one night and installed them the next. I then used some painters tape to make a couple marks on one of the drawers. A small piece of paint peeled off when I pulled the tape off. I think it was more about the paint not being cured than it was anything else.
How about the electric
Model the graco 360 ?
It doesn’t have the ability to use the pro level tips. I may impact the final results you are trying to get.
You could go for the Magnum X5 sprayer for less money and quite honestly it’s more versatile.
Did you thin out your paint for your sprayer? And how much thinner did you use for your 1 gallon paint? Did you use water or thinner?
No I do not thin the paint when I spray through my airless sprayers. It lays down perfect without any thinning.
Quick question. I purchased the SW oil based primer but is this primer just as good for a latex? I have wood doors and typical mdf casings for the cabinets. Was wondering if I can get away with the latex primer for ease of cleaning and keeping my graco gun running the same base between primer and paint. I also bout the same paint as in the video as just as you said it was highly recommended locally.
Not sure how I missed this comment. I apologize for my late response. It’s my personal preference to always use SW oil based primer to prime raw wood and raw MDF. Water based primer can raise the grain and create an extra step of going back and sanding more than I want to have to do.
You bring up a great point about clean up. Cleaning up oil based in an airless sprayer can be a pain. I use my hvlp sprayer when I spray oil based paint. It’s much easier to clean up an hvlp sprayer than an airless in my opinion.
You won’t go wrong with the SW Emerald Urethane Enamel. It is so durable and easy to apply. Best of luck on your projects!
Love the video. Instant Subcriber. Question tho, what is the overspray like with the Graco?
I get very little overspray actually. Using the right tip makes all the difference in the world. Would you like me to put a video together showing the results using different tips?
@@buildwithbc Absolutely! That would be a great video. I'm looking for more ideas of tip=product type=thickness=finish. Graco chart lists not to use a .010 with my Pro Project Plus. Would love to know how folks use different tip sizes. Thanks again for the great videos.
Do you find the paint has an orange peel finish when done spraying? Apparently this is normal. The paint settles quite well, but I can’t get it to settle completely smoothly. I am using a Grayco 390 fflp 308 and 310 tip. Both seem to work.
I did get a slight orange peel look on one project when I tried using a new tip I hadn’t used before. I lightly sanded it out and went back to the 210 FF tip and it turned out perfect. The primer is a bit thick and doesn’t settle out like the urethane does. I make sure I sand the primer thoroughly before I paint and it makes a big difference.
Hi, I’m seriously considering buying this sprayer. Maybe this is weird question, but is it hard to get out the air if the cup is only half full?
No, it’s not hard at all. The cups are thin plastic and the air squeezes right out.
Nice vid.. I am in processing painting my cabinets still prep I noticed you using Semi-gloss. Is that what should kitchen cabinets paint sheen? Need your help.. thanks
I am using semi gloss.
With the Emerald, it’s off a sheen, the semi gloss looks like a satin
Thanks a lot for your video. Thats what I looking for, I mean, nno primer oil, shellac or lacquer. Please can ypu tell me exactly what kind of Graco sprayer is?.
It's a Graco ultra cordless Handheld 👍🏻
I used both the Graco Ultra Cordless and the Graco Magnum X5. You can go either way. If I had to have just one, I would go with the X5.
I have used the Graco Ultra Cordless and Magnum X5. One advantage of the Ultra Cordless is in the paint cups. The cups are sealed and during breaks, the paint doesn't dry in the containter. There is no hose so the no hose losses for the paint. The cups can be capped for another session later. So less waste in my opinion.
I noticed you didn't have to do a lot of masking. Is overspray a problem?
I use a fine finish tip which allows me to spray at a lower pressure so overspray is minimal. I’d still recommend always masking everything off you want to protect.
Nice shirt BTW. Have you seen John Carpenter's 1988 classic, "THEY LIVE"?
Great job, What material was on your cabinets? Painted or stain? I was about to paint my cabinets and it has stain on it, Can I still use SW Extreme Bond Primer?
My cabinets were all stained. Yes you can use The SW Extreme Bond Primer on stained cabinets. Clean them up real good so there’s no residue on them and you are good to go.
Eric still l iui lightly sand
I tried this paint, and not impressed with the durability for wet areas. It gets discolored and soft when in contact with water, even quickly. It also takes a very long time to cure and stays a bit tacky during the cure period. I will try traditional oil based paint with enamel hardener for my next project. Anyone else out there have this experience?
I have had zero issues with durability with this paint. I’ve done kitchens, laundry rooms, offices, bathrooms all with zero issues. It does take longer to cure than oil for sure. I let all my doors and drawer fronts dry for a day or two before I install. I also live in Las Vegas and it’s very dry here. Not sure how much humidity may impact the performance of the paint???
Yes on long curing but otherwise it was a good paint. I used 3 different colors in my kitchen and bathroom - no issues with discoloration with the water. Had to be careful the first month though
Your experience is unique for a properly prepared, primed wood surface. The material, properly applied with two coats will dry for lite use within two hours and cure to a hard shell finish, sandable within 25-30 days....you must have a component missing if what you say is true
Hi. So I'm interested getting one to. Apparently this are to be used for only 100L of paint before you have to change the pump.... did you had any problems with the pump? Have you changed it by now since you have been using the sprayer? Thanks
You bring up a great point here. The X5 is considered a hobby/homeowner model from Graco. It’s not made for day in and day out use. That said, my X5 pump is still running strong and I haven’t had to change it yet. The pump in my Graco Cordless Ultra sprayer did have to get changed out after about 20 gallons of paint though. I let someone borrow the sprayer and they didn’t clean it out properly so it killed the pump.
@@buildwithbc do you think that with a good maintenance and if you're looking after the sprayer, can have a longer life
@@d.a.c.1665 Proper maintenance will absolutely prolong the life of your sprayer. I follow Graco’s instructions by thoroughly rinsing and running the Graco Pump Armor through my pump after every use. So far it has paid off for me.
So we learn the age old lesson, don't loan your tools. I have run more than 20 gal and not had a issue with the Cordless. The pump is a replaceable part.@@buildwithbc
excellent information a question how many primer coats did you give
I apply two thin coats of primer to everything. I do one coat of the urethane on the backs of doors and drawers and two coats on the fronts.
@@buildwithbc Thanks for answering me, I just bought the Sprayer when I saw your video I will do the same process and use the same paint, you can give me the name of the material you used thanks.
@@deivisalcedo6542 I use Sherwin Williams Extreme Bond primer and Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane for the finish.
Great video! Did you have to thin out the primer?
@@jonathonvincent79no thinning anything he said
Does this stuff work on the laminated wood cabinets?
Yes, you can follow the same steps with Laminated wood cabinets.
Very informative. Thank you. Did you buy a different spray tip to paint the cabinets or did you use the one that came with the unit?
I bought a different tip. I sprayed the primer with a 212 tip and the paint with a 208 fine finish tip.
@@buildwithbc I read that this unit can't use a different tips. Hummm
Roger Chan what sprayer are you using?
@@buildwithbc I ordered a graco vsp 360 thinking that I could change to a finer sprayer tip. Then I read that it could only be used with the tips that came with it. So I'm really confused.
I have never used the Graco 360 so I am not very familiar with that sprayer. Have you emailed Graco to ask if they have other tips available for that sprayer?
is there any other recommended primer to go with the emerald urethane trim enamel, Sherwin- Williams
Great question Amir. That really depends on what you are painting. I know SW is out of Extreme Bond primer right now and from what I hear, they don’t have an ETA for the replenishment as of yet. So, if you are planning on painting over previously finished cabinets, but can’t get the Extreme Bond Primer, you will need to use a de-glossing product or sand everything down in order to prime. At that point you can use the primer of your choice.
@@buildwithbc thanks, No I am not repainting an old cabinets. I am trying to do DIY on some cabinets I built, I am not from USA, in my country I am getting the emerald urethane trim enamel, but doesn't get the sherwin- williams primer. The store have Duron Primer, can you say if that can work?
@@buildwithbc we are still out of that primer in the Chicago area.
@@J_D_B4379 I hear they are running low all over the country right now. Raw materials are in short supply.
I have turncoat 360 any tip recommendation for cabenit spray
Sorry but I am not familiar with that sprayer.
the 360 does not do fine work and has a large orifice. I bought one and was very disappointed. It was cheaper, but
Was hoping to hear you don't have to degloss with the extreme bond primer. Thx.
It has great adhesion without any deglosser. You could lighting scuff your cabinets with some 220 grit sandpaper if you wanted to but it really isn’t necessary.
Do you have to thin out the Emerald paint for the gun?
No you don’t have to thin out the paint if you spray it through an airless sprayer.
@@buildwithbc So airless is a paint gun that's not connected to a air compressor?
Sorry for my dumb questions but I've never used that paint or paint guns & I want my cabinets to look pretty.
@@browneyes2100 there are no dumb questions. There are different styles of paint sprayers. My videos showed how I paint cabinets with airless sprayers. One was cordless and the other was a bit larger but they both work the same. You don’t need to thin your paint when you use this style of paint sprayer. This style of sprayer is really easy to use and get great results. Some people don’t like the finish you get with an airless sprayer so they’ll use an HVLP sprayer. They are most commonly used hooked to an air compressor but there are various styles here as well. I use an HVLP sprayer when I spray oil based paints and primers. HVLP sprayers can cost much less than an airless sprayer and give your phenomenal results. You will have to thin your paint if you use an HVLP sprayer. Each sprayer is a little different and it’ll take some testing to see what works best for you and the paint you like to use. Was this at all helpful?
hola esta pintura de SW se pone amarilla con el paso del tiempo?
No, la pintura no se pone amarilla con el tiempo. He tenido la pintura expuesta a la luz solar directa durante años sin ningún cambio de color.
@@buildwithbc Muchas gracias por la respuesta, lamentablemente esta pintura SW no le vende en Argentina.
@@duomoamoblamientosNO es para uso interior o exterior
thanks for the great tips! one thing i wanted to ask is how is your sprayer holding up ? i am tempted to get one but i wonder how they hold up after a while.. any issues?... thanks again
Honestly the handheld sprayer takes just as much time to clean up as it does to clean up my X5 sprayer. The X5 is easier to use than the handheld in my opinion. If I were to have just one, it would be the X5 for sure. I have sprayed a couple hundred gallons through my X5 and it’s still running like a champ.
don’t you have to paint inside of the cabinets ?
Not in this case I didn’t. The inside of these cabinets are light veneer. You could certainly paint them if you’d like. You would follow the exact same process as painting everything else. You would just skip the masking off of the inside of the cabinet boxes.
Thank you. I just finished watching the whole series. Very nice videos. My cabinets are old and the interior part is made out of some sort of rough pressed wood. I will try this soon.
Any problems with the thickness of the paint?
In what respect?
I have a graco true coat 360 ds and would not push out the sw emerald urethane paint. I’ve read the paint is too thick. I agree, I don’t use any other paint for cabinets. The self lever helps with paint brushes but really want to pull the trigger on the hand held that can handle this paint. Thanks again
@@mram7715 I don’t have any experience with the true coat 360 so I can’t speak to that. Both my handheld and my x5 airless have no issues with the emerald urethane. I have thinned it out and sprayer it through an HVLP sprayer with no issue. Have you tried thinning it a bit?
@@buildwithbc i haven’t tried thinning it. But in considering upgrading for sure. Seems the ultra has more power. I appreciate the feedback. 🙏🏻
Did you have to sand the cabinets?
I did not sand the cabinets prior to priming. You will want to sand after you spray the primer though. Nothing major, just take some 320 grit sandpaper on a block and give everything the once over. Run your hands over everything you painted to check for spots that need to be sanded a little more.
@@buildwithbc does extreme bond primer go directly over varnish or even oil base stains?
@@ricardodominguez902 yes it does. Makes painting over cabinets a breeze. Just make sure the surface is clean before you prime.
Is there any reason you started from the bottom & up? Do you put any protective top coat after the urethane base? Is it durable and easy to clean in the high traffic home kitchen area? I am about to spray whole house cabinets, my first :)
No particular reason why I started on the bottom, would make more sense to start up top as well. I don’t put a protective coat over the paint. One coat of primer and two coats of paint is perfect. If you use the same paint I used you’ll have no issue cleaning the cabinets off or scrubbing them down. That Sherwin Williams paint is incredibly durable once it’s cured.
what size tip did you use?
I use a 212 fine finish tip for the primer and a 208 fine finish tip for the urethane paint.
@@buildwithbc cool vid. I paint for a living and respect your work , but that is not a 208 tip or 212. That will give it a 4 inch fan. That is way wider. Like a 308 or 408.. 3:14 clip you can tell that width
It does look that way. 24 in cab width and 4 passes with overlap.@@oscarsingh4662
Lots of overspray. Are there smaller tips?
Which sprayer are you using? I use anywhere from a 208 fine finish tip to a 212 fine finish tip depending on what I’m painting. In simplest terms, the first number is the width of the fan, so in this case the 2 at the front will give you a 4” wide fan. The last two numbers are the size of the opening which allow more or less paint to pass through the tip. Do you know what tip you are using?
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Speaking of tip size, some latex paints are very thick, a water-based polyurethane is much thinner, would you use different 2xx tips for each product?
So far I'm not finding the answer to my question.
I just ordered the Graco Ultra but I'm not going to order any #2 tips until I find out the best tip for latex and polyurethane. I plan to use the gun for cabinets and other small items.
@@ThekiBoran great question! I experimented quite a bit with tip size to see what I like. I have found that the Low Pressure fine Finish tips give me the results I am looking for with thinner paints. They are made for this very thing. I have found that I use anywhere from a FF 212 to a FF 208 for painting cabinetry. It just depends on what I am spraying and what the temperature is when I’m painting. The warmer it is the more the paint thins out.
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Are you using an FFLP for thick latex paint? If so, which one do you prefer?
@@ThekiBoran yes I have been using the FF212 tip for thicker latex paints. Just remember the 2 at the front of the 212 means you’ll get a 4” wide fan. So depending on what you are painting you may want to go up to at 3XX or higher.
Like baby bottle
To bad that Emerald is $95 a gallon. I'll find a cheaper but same
Sherwin Williams has a 40% off sale several times a year. Hit them up and ask when the next sale is scheduled. It’s well worth the price for this paint. It levels so well and is extremely durable.
If my cabinets are Oak will the grain show through this primer and paint?
Justin Dillon yes the grain will show through ever so slightly. You could prime it a few extra times, sanding between each coat and get the grain to fill in if you wanted it to.
The grain will show through unless you take steps. Use a grain filler - like aquacoat then sand and primer.
What tip are you using with that SW bond primer?
I use a 212FF tip in a RacX guard
212 you have to move fast
Why spend so much time and wasting paper and tape causing pollution with wasted plastic...I simply brush and roll..I add Flotrol additive to my paint and it levels perfect!
SHUT up
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You took the words right out of my mouth.
Fu3king makes me sick seeing people make beautiful wood cabinets an ugly painted disaster that will last 2 years.
I understand where you are coming from here. Everyone has different styles and taste.