Problem Solved! Transform Golden Oak Cabinets To A Smooth Finish
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- Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2021
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If a factory painted finish is what you are looking for to update your golden oak kitchen, then watch this video. We will show you a simple, inexpensive solution to hide the heavy grain of your oak cabinets.
Products Used:
Sherwin William Shrink Free Spackling
White Vinyl Sealer
Pre Cat Lacquer Clear Top Coat
Fine Grit Sanding Sponge
It was a little flimsier than I expected. I had to add a 2x2 piece of wood to the bottom on the rear side in order to stabilize it better ruclips.net/user/postUgkxXTh-lz-8W6GcB219vTLp27-MxbZYObBX . It is also starting to bow a little at the outer wall ( I've had it up for about 6 months), I've already had a shelf tumble down because of the bow and the fact that the little shelf brackets are quite short. I went out to home depot and got some longer ones so that the shelves don't tumble down again. Overall, it looks very nice for the price and it holds a lot ( I use it as a pantry). I am very satisfied with my purchase. I just strongly suggest reinforcing it before putting it up.
Great...thanks for watching, Wes
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As SOON AS cabinet makers get everyone to paint theirs, THEN Golden Oak cabinets will come back into style!
Exactly, my first home had painted cabinets, then to keep up with the Joneses I got rid of them for Oak cabinets with stain finish. At a Hefty price even back then. Now to keep up with the Joneses I should paint my Cabinets? I say Hell with the Joneses. Lol.
@@danholtbk7008world wide, it’s how they keep people spending money
Who cares what’s ‘in style’? Why can’t people think for themselves and just do what THEY like? I’ve never in my 65+ years been a ‘follower’. Be DIFFERENT!
@@user-jc8rz2jj9rdesigners and remodelers wouldn't make as much money
Golden Oak cabinets are awesome.
Cheap cabinets are painted.
A good painter I know tells me to first sand the original doors and prime them before filling. This makes it easier to identify imperfections and reduces the amount of filling that needs to be done. With the primer being a membrane it also protects from future shrinkage (or expansion) that will occur, so cracking does not appear later. He also uses a non-drying putty type filler and primes again over the smooth finish work before applying the finish coats.
I’m finding that out as I go. I’m using Aqua Coat and even after applying 3 coats meticulously and inspecting in good light, I still end up with missed spots. I’m now applying 1 coat bog grain filler, prime and then touch up missed spots. Much better results and speeded up the process immensely.
This is a far better process!
I was womdering why it wasnt first sanded and what to expect from spackle in the long term.....will it crack? Why non-drying putty filler? Would the paint over it prevent it from denting? non-drying to prevent cracking?
@@maryhansen7021 You should always sand before priming and painting. I am just saying not to put a lot of effort into the work until after primed. This is when you see the imperfections better and then those imperfections can be addressed.
That’s what I’m finding out the long way. I’m halfway through refinishing a large kitchen of oak cabinets. This is dead on perfect advice!… that I wish I read 20 cabinets ago! At least I can use it from here on.
After the initial priming, the difficult grain spots will be dark against the white paint, making them way easier to see. Also if you fill with a pink/blue color changing compound, it makes it even easier to see the areas you’ve covered (or missed)
The wetness factor you mentioned is probably a lot more important than people realize as well. I sanded and filled a handful of cabinets. After priming, I noticed separation in 1 or 2 at the seams and a tiny bit of warping around the frames. Not too bad. But I think you’re right, priming first will help and prevent the wood from absorbing a lot of unnecessary moisture.
Thank you for such an informative video! I saw another comment mentioning it was too long but I disagree. I appreciate that you showed the sanding and application thoroughly. Been trying to find a video like this for awhile and couldn’t so thanks again! Subscribed for more :)
Great...glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the comment. Wes
Great job with the video. I like the professional look with finished product!
People keep saying golden oak or natural oak look too "1980's". As a woodworker, I love my natural finish oak kitchen cabinets. I don't see why so many people are in a hurry to "fix" them.
I just painted my oak cabinets to white and used a similar grain fill process as Wes, after a deep degrease with Krud Kutter and dry, I used Timbermate water based wood filler, thinned with water, brushed it in like Wes, but avoided getting filler into detail to save sanding and grain hides in there once painted.. after filler dried, I sanded filler down, removed all dust, primed with 2 coats of BIN shellac and then sprayed 2 coats of BM Advanced with an airless and 310fflp tip, sanding between, they came out great! But just know, its a TON of work to do a whole kitchen like this, so plan to invest some time and labour, but worked great..
Congrats on your successful project...yep it is a lot of work! Wes
I'm applying this technique for a custom cabinet paint job, works well!!! Thank you😊
You’re a pleasure to watch! I really enjoyed this episode and learned a lot! Blessings!
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video. Wes
Getting ready to paint my kitchen cabinets and doing my research. This is a wonderful video and gave me some good tips especially using shrink free spackle for a filler.
Can you plz tell me what spackle is
@@davefarmery8180 Spackling compound. Its normally used on small nail holes or small dents in drywall. It doesn't shrink when it dries which is the reason for its use. Normal drywall mud will shrink and it takes an extra coat to get a flush finish. Either one will work in this application because the grain being filled is very small compared to finishing drywall.
Great technique Wes! Very informative video, great information well presented as always.👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you, I am confident I can take on this project after watching your step by step video!
Wonderful! Glad I could help, Wes
THANK YOU. Very helpful! I was restoring an old oak frame, I had two coats of primer, one coat of spray paint, it still looked grainy. I am about to try this.
Great...glad you like the video. Good luck, Wes
Good video Wes, thanks for the great content. I am really impressed you managed to keep your black shirt black after the white spackle and paint :) If that would be me, I would have looked like a snowman after finishing. Cheers from Canada.
Haha...thanks for watching Pete! Wes
Hi Wes, I love your videos and the presentation of the Chanel, would you consider doing a similar video showing a good technique for doing this sort of finish with a roller and brush
I love the grain showing!
Me too!
That is gorgeous work!!
Thank you very much!
Thank you so much!!
My parents bought a home in Tennessee, the second owners had painted the kitchen cabinets, when my parents had the time they had then stripped and refinished with oak stain, they loved the country look. Now that I have inherited the home and I love the country look too they'll be staying the same.
Thanks for your comment...sounds great! Wes
Mr Wes, I truly appreciate your video my daughter and I are doing a special situation ,convertinga cupboard RV motor home your videos are very informative
Well thank you Tony for your kind words, glad I could be of help. Wes
Awesome video!!!
wow thanks that's a very good tip 👍 thank you patron for your shared ideas
My pleasure...thanks for watching. Wes
Thanks Wes!! Great video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Wes
Wes that was fantastic! Thank you.❤
Thank you very much for your kind words. Wes
i missed valuable content
thanks a lot
Great video
Thank you Wes I was looking for a way to hid the oak pattern on my cabinets
Nice, way easier than other products. What brands of spackle, vynal sealer, and paint do you use?
Great job!!!
Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for this video. I have painted the bathrooms without the filler and will be doing the kitchen with the filler. The vanities look fine but I would like a more polished look for the kitchen.
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your project. Thanks, Wes
so fancy great job cool vi
Thank you
I have a bunch of these. Honestly the craftsmanship is far nicer than modern cabinets but it feels like it would be like building an ark to redo all of them and the frame/facings
You are the best Wes
Thank you!! I appreciate the support. Wes
You help a lot. Watching you I have made some desions. I got the spackling here and while at SW I got their extreme bonding. I will be using BM Advance. I am going to use my Graco x5. I will use a 314 tip, maybe 312. If I hand paint the primer, will this cost me looks in spray paint? Still thinking on the gravity fed HD product.
Good day, Wes! thank you for these very educating videos! What prime sealer did you use in this video and what spray guns do you have? Thank you in advance!
Hi...please watch our video ruclips.net/video/GC65xp1JjC0/видео.html for spray gun information. Because every area is different with product availability, check you local paint supplier for a good primer sealer. Thanks for watching, Wes
Wes, This has been very helpful. I am going to paint our oak cabinets and want that smooth finish. Question about compatibility. I was going to clean the cabinets with Krud Cutter, then fill these per your technique, use a latex based primer and then top coat with cabinet paint using a HVLP sprayer. My primary question is will a latex based primer cause problems with the spackle? I'm afraid if I use latex, that the water will destroy the filling properties of the spackle. Can you please advise? Is there a better primer that I should be applying?
The music was funny. Great video
Nicely presented video and very helpful. Could you do a video on what specific type of paint to use on kitchen unit doors. Is a two pack best, what is it and how to spry it. Many thanks
Hi...please watch our video ruclips.net/video/GC65xp1JjC0/видео.html for spray gun information. Because every area is different with product availability, check you local paint supplier for a good primer sealer. Thanks for watching, Wes
Wes, bravo! I've been looking for a solution to my oak cabinets for about two years now. From watching two of your videos, I've finally found crystal-clear and effective means to paint them white! I've seen your "Beyond Paint" video and now this "Transform Golden Oak Cabinets To A Smooth Finish".
Both videos are straight forward. I'm leaning towards the "Transform Golden Oak..." method.
For the "Transform Golden Oak..." video, can your recommend a manufacturer/brand for the 'White Vinyl Sealer', and the 'Pre Cat Lacquer Clear Top Coat'?
Thanks! Again both of your videos that I watched are very well done and most appreciated.
Well thank you Lee....so glad you enjoyed the videos. Good luck in your next project, Wes
I have the same question: For the "Transform Golden Oak..." video, can your recommend a manufacturer/brand for the 'White Vinyl Sealer', and the 'Pre Cat Lacquer Clear Top Coat'?@@WoodworkingWithWes
Great video. What kind of paint did you use? Thx
Great video. I need to learn to paint (spray) doors and trim with that awesome finish. What kid of sprayer is that..??. the paint ??? water based??? Thanks for the tips..!!!!!!
Great solution. I want to try it thanks, but how much speckle to water did you use?
Thanks for the video. How would you do the cabinets that are fastened to the walls? I would assume you'd fill them upright if you can't take the entire cabinet component down. Thoughts? Thanks!
Hi...yes the cabinets must be done in place but remove the doors and drawers for easier painting. Good luck, thanks for watching. Wes
This video was so helpful! Also love your upbeat attitude! Question: I too have golden oak cabinets that I’m going to attempt to paint white. I understand the filler portion, but my cabinets are sealed with a gloss, so I need to sand that before I put in the filler? Or can I put the filler over the gloss? I have some major knots in my wood, will the filler work for those as well? Thanks so much for your time, sir!
Hi Courtney...As far as your gloss finish is concerned, any paint would have a hard time adhering to that glossy surface. I suggest at least a rough sand over the entire surface. Then apply your grain filler and sand ready for paint. The knots in your wood may require a wood filler in order to prepare for paint...if they are not too distinct, your gain filler may accomplish that just fine. Hope this helps...good luck! Wes
Thank you so much, Wes!!
Nice vid for someone with these golden oak cabinets and popcorn ceilings. Well, I removed the popcorn to a nice finish and painted the ceilings. I would attempt this with the cabinets but couldn’t bear not to do both sides, the rails, and flat side panels. Maybe golden oak will come back some day…lol.
Thanks for watching...I appreciate your support. Wes
Just finished my upstairs bathroom cabinets after watching your Beyond Paint video. I am so pleased with how they turned out. Would like to do the kitchen cupboards next. Do you recommend a particular sprayer for the paint application? Thank you for your great videos!
I don't think Beyond Paint can be applied with a sprayer. I would suggest checking their website for all application instructions. Thanks. Wes
Freddy most user-friendly you can just rent an airless from Home Depot but make sure to use a Graco fflp spray tip either like a 310 or 410
Oh, geez everyone. I think I'll let somebody else paint my cabinets or buy new. That's too much time for a house I want to sell. 😂
Its like if Bob Ross made cabinets. So calming.
Hi...I have heard that before and thank you for the compliment. Wes
Thanks Mr. Wes. I loved the finished product, but I can't decide if I want to go that route.
It looks that it is to much!
Thank you Wes, very informative as always. Is there a need to treat a wax finish before spackle application?
Sorry...I am not familiar with the wax finish that you are referring to. I would suggest trying a test sample to see if the results are satisfactory. Thanks Wes
I just know that you have to degrease your kitchen and scuff it if you want to do priming and painting.but oinly if the kitchen has been used .as a painter I have never used wax over kitchen cabinets, but I know that people used wax over furniture
Great video, very informative. You made sanding look too easy!
Well thanks for the comment...I appreciate you watching, Wes
Do you have to get the gloss finish off before using the sparkle process?
I have golden colored maple cabinets
Would you recommend I do the same in my kitchen?
I love your videos! Thank you so much for your detailed explanations.
Would this process work with red oak also? We have an entry door that we want to paint Black.
Hi Sandy...yes it should work great on red oak. Thanks for watching, Wes
Thank you for the now what type of paint in what sheen? Sorry for my ignorance but what is the layering?
Great video, clear explanations ! With these products, what is the expected resistance to scratches and wear to the doors, where the wood would be exposed ? Do you have to refinish the doors in a few years ?
I have seen with my clientele that they have had great, long lasting results. Thanks for watching, Wes
Hello from Canada... thank you so much for these videos. You make it all look so easy!! About to embark on painting a large golden oak kitchen with confidence thanks to you... but I am worried about it going yellow. Some say to sand, some say do not sand... do not break the seal because that is when the tannins will come out. Primer, paint and lacquer? Or just primer and paint? It is a big job and I also have built ins to do and a 30 foot wall with golden oak as well. Do I use the same technique for everything? All is Golden Oak... would really like to consult with you and send a couple of pics for advice. Thank you so much!!
A light sand on the old finish will help your new primer coat adhere better. The primer I use is a pigmented primer sealer so it primes, seals, and is my color coat all in one step. A final clear top coat of pre-cat lacquer finishes it off. Good luck...it will be great. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes
Good luck , you must have a freaking ton of free time !!!
You mentioned you could do this in the kitchen with a paint brush or a roller but wouldnt that show the stroke marks? Or not because the grain has already been filled? Thanks
I finished furniture for a living for some years. I painted some oak kitchen cabinets a couple years ago and filled the grain with a product named "Aqua Coat". It comes in clear or white. You apply it and use a credit card or a small rubber tool used for caulk smoothing. It works great and goes a long way. To do it right and not waste product, most open grained wood requires 2 applications. Kitchen cabinets should be finished with an acrylic paint and it appropriate formula primer. I use Sherwin Willams Pro Classic line. When spraying paint you might develop or see small craters where the paint has not flowed out. It's because of silicone. You can not sand silicone away. But you can seal it with BIN Shellac base primer by Zinsser. Then top coat it. It takes time and the appropriate steps to get a factory finish on cabinets. A flow out additive also helps if you are brushing the frames.
David...thank you for adding to our channel with these helpful hints. I appreciate the support. Wes
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I made the exact same comment before reading yours well at least in regards to using shellac-based primers and I would think you would want to put that primer on before you fill it and again thinking that you're going to effect adhesion of the final coats of paint by just putting on let's say spackle in this case I just don't see how you would get a good Bond of your final coats
You can also apply the watered down spackle using a putty knife going across the grain. Cuts down on the sanding time and waste of product. Just my two cents. Thanks for all the informative videos.
Yes...that works too. Thanks for watching, Wes
Thanks for the videos Wes! We're thinking of re-doing our kitchen cabinets for re-sale purposes. Our cabinets are oak but husband thinks the trim boards are varneer. Is there a way to figure that out for sure? If so can they be stained or painted? Our Realtor told us to redo them an antiqued white - we're undecided which way to go: antiqued, paint or re-stain. Thanks for your input.
Hi Robbie...Without seeing your trim pieces its hard to tell. I suggest following your realtors suggestion as they know the resale market the best. Thank you, Wes
Hi Wes what is the grit on the hand sander you used to get into the profiles? Thank you,
For a finish without delamination always wash the surfaces to be refinished and sand after for containments such as grease, oils and waxes. Then wash the surfaces clean again. There is no filler, spackle, primer or paint on the market that bonds to anything that is not prepared for adhesion properly.
I mean, I think that most people who would do this sort of painting project know the basics.
@@JulStar13 Obviously not JulStar13, as the video shows and countless DIYers have called me in on their project after the fact.
You sand, wash, prime, fill, sand again, prime again (not vinyl seal as it's components do not adhere to light weight spackle), then spray, brush or roll your topcoats.
Far too many RUclipsrs, TV Shows and the likes provide false information about the longevity in practical everyday use and wear through time of such projects
what prime sealer did you use? i need to paint cabinets but also baseboards and looks like i need a primer
I have a situation where we need more cabinets in a remodel that we are doing. The painted new custom cabinets are very smooth (I don’t think they are real wood). My oak cabinets had already been painted, but you can still see where they use to be oak. I’m hoping by doing this my old and new cabinets will look almost the same.
Great videos. Question: if we choose to do a cabinet makeover, if the old ways return, can we return to golden oak cabinets?
Hi John...that would require a complete refinish. Thanks for watching. Wes
Thank you for all of your videos! Question for you: Have you ever removed moulding/trim from old oak kitchen cabinet doors? If so, what method did you use? We want to "re-do" some kitchen doors and make them "Shaker Style" by adding a 1/4" x 3" board to the perimeter. But, there is a rounded moulding/trim on the old doors that would need to be removed in order to apply the 1/4" x 3" perimeter board flat. Any info would be helpful.
Hi Linda...if I understand your question correctly, you are trying to remove an applied molding from a flat door and then apply a thin face frame effect to create a shaker style. I have never done this before because the amount of work involved makes me believe it would be easier and cleaner to build a new door. Sorry I could not be more help...good luck with your project. Thanks, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes Thank you for your response. I agree with you - the time and work involved to remove this trim would be exhausting. I think we will be shopping for new doors. I appreciate your time (and videos).
@@lindac.9880 I know this is late. However, I have created faux shaker doors in a very similar manner. It is far less time and money, to find a cabinet shop to make your doors for you. I know that it is not in everybody’s budget to do these things. If you choose to go the long tedious route, learn to use course salt in your wood glue.
@@lindac.9880 I’ve watched someone remove the moulding with a heat gun. The glue melts and the molding pulls right off
Such beautiful magic
Do you have to use a vinyl sealer or can you put paint over it?
I have had to refinish oak cabinets and paint them. You can get the original finish off down to bare wood and then wet the cabinet to raise the grain while it’s still damp, hit it with 120 grit and then dampen again and use a grain sealer. Finish with a base coat of a lacquer and then finish with a lacquer and I got very smooth and very little grain show through. This would work too I just think this wouldn’t be as durable.
This was so helpful
Thank you!
My question is what if the cabinets we are starting with are already painted?
My cabinets look exactly like the grainy white one you showed in the beginning.
Do I need to remove the paint first?
From you description, it sounds like removing the paint would be your best option. Hope this helps, Wes
As a Finisher I would clean and scuff first. Fine paints of Europe makes a good grain filler, expensive but works. It comes in two variations and the thinner one worked better for me. Mini roller it on and bondo blade it to smooth and remove excess. Give it a try I found it was worth the money.
I would try a yellow bondo blade using your method with less water and brush just around detail with another mixed with more water...sometimes a drop of tint helps you see it better if you do a curtain coat of primer first.
Someone else mentioned Timbermate.. it doesn't work as well for skimming but is great for other filling.
Thank you Jon for the tips...I appreciate it! Wes
Wonderful video. Was reading all the questions and comments but could not find Any answer. To speed up things will it be possible to apply speckle using a paint roller with very very light pressure?
I already had gel stained in dark colour and now want to paint. Any recommendations?
I don't think a paint roller would work since it would be hard to get down into the door profile. As far as the gel stain is concerned, a test sample would be my suggestion before starting the whole project. Thanks for watching. Wes
Hi Wes, do you this process with the cabinet box also if the box trim is solid oak? Thank you. Also this is one of my favorite videos!!
Yes...I would do that. Thanks for being part of our community. Wes
Ive used joint compound and wet sponge, works also.
Thank you...that's a great tip! Wes
How long does this take to dry? I love this video so thanks for sharing. New subscriber here
Hi...thanks for joining our community! For best results, the longer it dries the easier it is to sand...I let my sample dry over night. Thanks, Wes
Btw…love the music…😊
Hey would you mind sharing the spray gun you use?
Love your channel! I’m in the process of filling my oak cabinets. I’m confused on the next step. I don’t know weather to prim or go straight to spraying the lacquer paint. If primming what do you suggest? Do you recommend a primer before painting? The paint I’m using is Lenmar Ultralaq. Help 🙈
Amanda...your next step should be a primer coat of some sort before your final lacquer color. Check with your paint supplier to find a compatible primer. Hope this helps. Thanks, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes thank you so much for your response. When I purchased the paint, they had no idea. Maybe I’ll reach out to the manufacturer. I just don’t want to use the wrong product and wind up with fish eyes. That would be a disaster 🙈
Do you need to first sand the doors to remove whatever final coat(s) of finish there are (i.e. poly) that may be sealing the pores of the grain so the grain-filling spackle can get in there, or no? Thanks.
That's what I was wondering too. I've got a boatload of these throughout my 80's house and am anxious to start painting them.
Oak is literally the best material furniture can be made from. You buy it once and do not think about new furniture for the next two hundred years (if you bought something in a classic style, of course). I would prefer to tint it a darker shade, but painting is also a good option. Anything is better than throwing it away and replacing it with sawdust. Sorry for my English
Sherwin Williams light weight shrink free spakle is not harmful to breath when you sand?
I want to do a dark grey, what kind of primer or paint show I use? Also do I do the same number of coats with a dark color paint? Thank you!! I’m going to paint my golden oak kitchen pretty soon
Please watch our video on products that should be available in your area. ruclips.net/video/Lg7VupDF8sE/видео.html
Always do a test sample to determine your best coverage. Good luck with your project. Wes
Hi I have a question if I paint my oak cabinets black will the grain pattern still peep thru
Thanks for the video. I have a question. I have seen similar videos that recommended joint compound as opposed to spackling since mose spackling says not for skim coat and since the fill layer is very much like that, they feel that compound is better so would like your thoughts on that but more importantly, they recommend caulking the panel crack as opposed to using compound to provide a more solid seal but I don't see that in your video. I was thinking I would caulk the panel joints and then do the pore fill to keep the compound or spackling out of that joint. What are your thoughts on that also?
The process you described also works very well. Go for it !! Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes all lol
Wonderful solution since I spent hours repainting the first doors to get them smooth enough to stay clean. I wish I would have watched this a while back! Better late than never! Would this work to fix door already painted that are not smooth?
Janet, after a thorough cleaning and sand, it should work. Thanks, Wes
nice video! did you sand the door before you put the shrink free product on?
Yes...lightly sanded. Thanks for watching, Wes
Didn’t even saw the video but I know he’s really good doing cabinets
Thank you very much for your comment, Wes
What kind of sprayer did you use?
Wow, you make it look so easy. I am a DIYer and have been renovating my house the past two years. My next project is my kitchen. Where can I buy the White Vinyl sealer and Pre Cat Lacquer Clear Top Coat?
Check with your local paint provider for a primer sealer product and Pre Cat Lacquer top coat. Be sure to indicate what you are using it for so they can best help you. Thanks for watching, Wes
What is the best type of paint or best finish for cabinets?
Thanks for your video.. do I need to send or scraping before the spacklng?? Thanks
Yes you need to clean and rough up the finish before applying the spackling. Thanks for watching, Wes
I have a lot of kitchen cabinets stained in golden oak topped with spar 440 25 years old. They really held up well but they need updating. Will I need to sand them first before filling them in with spackling or would the spar have filled in the grain? Thank you for your video.
I suggest doing a test sample
~thoroughly clean the old finish
~lightly sand and apply your spackle
~final sand after the spackle
~paint
This should give you a smooth surface and then you will be ready for your clear top coat. Good luck! Wes
Would you still want to use the spackle with shaker cabnits ? I've heard you don't want join the frame (or stiles and rails ) to the center panel cuz you want to allow for some movement due to the wood expanding /contracting due to temp fluctuating during summer and winter ?
Expansion and contraction is always an issue. Make sure the spackle is sanded completely in the junction between panel and frame. This will help to eliminate any ridge from showing after painting. Hope this helps, thanks Wes
Chaulk works great and allows for expansion between panel and rails. It should be the first thing you do before filling the grain.
This is good. Another method is a automotive filler primer you can get in spray can. I guess it comes down to how much you use and price.
Yes Scott thats a good tip. Thanks, Wes
I have thought about painting my cupboards which are an oak door but not a solid oak front. They are a cheap thin wood in the centres. Anyway I was going to go shades of brown of a beige but I am wondering about the ends of the cupboards that are kind of a laminate or vinyl finish? Can you paint that or will it all peel or scrap off? What is your advice?
Clean thoroughly and scuff up with 150 grit sand paper and your paint should stick just fine. Thanks for watching. Wes
Wes, I’m struggling here and could use some help.
We want to do our cabinets and I understand the grain filling aspect; however, we would like to use SW snowbound paint color. Should I do a vinyl sealer, then snowbound, then lacquer?
How many coats of each and what brand should I look for at SW or home depot? They don’t sell ML Campbell near me.
We appreciate the help!
Hi...yes on the vinyl sealer and probably 2 coats. Then your snowbound color coat is next and finish with a clear top coat. That should give you a nice finish and I always suggest doing a test sample first. Good luck Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes thank you!
It is a special putty to fill scratches or holes yu have used in one of your videos?
Thanks for all this!
Hi Robert....I use Famowood Wood Filler and can be purchased from most retail lumber yards or on line. Thanks for watching. Wes
Can you use drywall mud with the consistency of a pancake batter? But would you recommend spackle watered down? And the vinyl seal that you sprayed on there did you put that on after the white paint or was the white paint containing a vinyl sealant
Matt...I have never tried the drywall mud and the white paint was the primer sealer coat. Thanks for watching, Wes
Just finished, thank you so much!! Now wondering what the typical dry time is? How can I tell if it's dry?
I like the grain filler to dry overnight and the paint dry to touch in about 1 hour. Hope that helps, Thanks, Wes
Fantastic video. thank you. what sort of airbrush were you using?
Hi...I was just using a cup gun sprayer, no air brush. Thanks for watching, Wes
with a small air compressor? @@WoodworkingWithWes