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