I barely talked the wife out of it on our last remodel ... I still have a hard time painting over beautiful wood grain ... but "modern" is definitely changing. Nice work 👏🏼
The first time is the definitely hardest! 🤣 I grew up dreaming of having a house full of golden oak trim. I felt the same way about painting it at first, and then after seeing it, I’m ok with doing it on all the woodwork in the house. Hope you’re out enjoying that motorcycle. I just got back from a nice ride along the river.
So so beautiful, but, boy what a lot of work....especially on all of the face frames where you have to do all of that grain filling/sanding on a vertical surface in your kitchen. Thanks so much for sharing your process. Very beautiful.
It’s really not that much additional work above and beyond the priming and painting. The overall painting project is a lot of work but this step is just one step. I wouldn’t consider painting oak cabinets without doing this.
Id like to try this on my cabinets. The previous owner painted without covering the grain though like you do here. Any recommendations. Sand first then cover the grain?
Good question. I haven't tried bondo for this application, but I've tried spackle. I found Aquacoat to be easier to work with and get level, better shelf life, and less messy when sanding.
I see you're in MN. Apparently MN hasn't enacted VOC bans like we now have in MI. Oil based Kilz has always been my go to for sealing just about anything, but now we can't get it. I had a buddy coming back from Fl from his winter home bring me a some bootleg painting supplies. I feel like a smuggler!
We are going to re-model our kitchen cabinets, So far this video has been the best so far. I have a question. Can you please tell me the drying process for each step or coat? Thanks for these tips and I'm now subscribed
Thank you. I followed the directions on the container. I think it’s a couple hours between coats but verify that, and overnight before the first coat of paint.
Everyone has their own preferences. Yours are different than mine. 😃 There was a time when I would have said the same thing but my tastes have evolved.
I have similar oak bathroom vanity. If I want to get an even smoother appearance would additional pore filling do it? Is it possible to get it 100% or close to it smooth? Also I don't see the link for the dust containment system you mentioned. Thank you for the video.
Sorry about neglecting to include that link. Here you go. Zip walls for dust containment: amzn.to/46wkpUr You can always try another coat of filler if you think the pores are not completely filled. Another way to get a smoother surface would be to add floetrol to the paint (amzn.to/4fp9dNh), and even better, add floetrol AND use a spray gun to really lay it down smooth.
Hi Paul, Those oak cabinets are exactly what I have. Paul did you change out the hardware on the door that attaches to the cabinet frame? It looks like you can no longer see the door hardware. Thanks Paul.
I'm considering painting some interior doors, and my concern is the grain showing through. I think this process should solve that problem. What do you think about spraying rather than rolling the primer and paint?
Hi Jeff, That would be better yet. Typically, if I’m painting something in the nicer weather (we get 2-3 weeks per year of nice weather in MN) I take it outside and spray it with an HVLP gun. The results are slightly better that way, and quicker. But for cabinets, a lot of that work needs to happen inside and spraying requires a lot of prep so I just generally brush and roll.
@@ToolMetrix I'm in MN too! I just finished creating an isolated finishing area in my basement. This will be a good project to project to try out the area with something a bit bigger than a planter.
I'd suggest a light sanding, add a couple coats of Kilz, then paint as normal. No need to sand to bare wood unless the original underlying finish is peeling and the previous owner didn't address it during the terrible paint job.
After you painted them it made your cabinets look more modern.
Thanks for watching, Bret. I agree, gives them a more modern look.
I barely talked the wife out of it on our last remodel ... I still have a hard time painting over beautiful wood grain ... but "modern" is definitely changing. Nice work 👏🏼
The first time is the definitely hardest! 🤣 I grew up dreaming of having a house full of golden oak trim. I felt the same way about painting it at first, and then after seeing it, I’m ok with doing it on all the woodwork in the house. Hope you’re out enjoying that motorcycle. I just got back from a nice ride along the river.
So so beautiful, but, boy what a lot of work....especially on all of the face frames where you have to do all of that grain filling/sanding on a vertical surface in your kitchen. Thanks so much for sharing your process. Very beautiful.
It’s really not that much additional work above and beyond the priming and painting. The overall painting project is a lot of work but this step is just one step. I wouldn’t consider painting oak cabinets without doing this.
Something you might want to check: Aqua Coat explicitly says to not use tack clothes in their preparation instructions.
Thanks Eddie. I’ll look into that. No problems so far.
Id like to try this on my cabinets. The previous owner painted without covering the grain though like you do here. Any recommendations. Sand first then cover the grain?
Shouldn't be a problem at all. I would lightly sand, fill grain, prime with Kilz or similar, then paint.
What grit sandpaper are you using to prep the cabinets?
Sanded to 180 grit I believe.
Ive seen others using red bondo as the filler instead of aquacoat. Any reason to use aquacoat over bondo? Thanks for the video
Good question. I haven't tried bondo for this application, but I've tried spackle. I found Aquacoat to be easier to work with and get level, better shelf life, and less messy when sanding.
Do you put the side panels through the same process? Thx.
Yes I did.
I see you're in MN. Apparently MN hasn't enacted VOC bans like we now have in MI. Oil based Kilz has always been my go to for sealing just about anything, but now we can't get it. I had a buddy coming back from Fl from his winter home bring me a some bootleg painting supplies. I feel like a smuggler!
Wow that’s interesting! I hadn’t heard about that. What a drag. The stuff is definitely pretty nasty but when you need it, you need it.
We are going to re-model our kitchen cabinets, So far this video has been the best so far. I have a question. Can you please tell me the drying process for each step or coat? Thanks for these tips and I'm now subscribed
Thank you. I followed the directions on the container. I think it’s a couple hours between coats but verify that, and overnight before the first coat of paint.
Not in a million years would I screw up my cabinets like that!
Everyone has their own preferences. Yours are different than mine. 😃 There was a time when I would have said the same thing but my tastes have evolved.
I have similar oak bathroom vanity. If I want to get an even smoother appearance would additional pore filling do it? Is it possible to get it 100% or close to it smooth? Also I don't see the link for the dust containment system you mentioned. Thank you for the video.
Sorry about neglecting to include that link. Here you go. Zip walls for dust containment: amzn.to/46wkpUr
You can always try another coat of filler if you think the pores are not completely filled. Another way to get a smoother surface would be to add floetrol to the paint (amzn.to/4fp9dNh), and even better, add floetrol AND use a spray gun to really lay it down smooth.
Damnit Paul, quit giving my wife ideas for projects on the honey do list. #fired
Oh, no, what have I done?!?! I'm going to end up on everybody's hit list! Once you paint ONE thing, you are on the hook to paint EVERYthing!
Hi Paul, Those oak cabinets are exactly what I have. Paul did you change out the hardware on the door that attaches to the cabinet frame? It looks like you can no longer see the door hardware. Thanks Paul.
Good eye. Yes I did. I’m using Euro hinges now. I also made new doors with a simple shaker style.
Nice demo, thanks wish a different close up but looked good 👍
Thank you 🙏
I'm considering painting some interior doors, and my concern is the grain showing through. I think this process should solve that problem. What do you think about spraying rather than rolling the primer and paint?
Hi Jeff, That would be better yet. Typically, if I’m painting something in the nicer weather (we get 2-3 weeks per year of nice weather in MN) I take it outside and spray it with an HVLP gun. The results are slightly better that way, and quicker. But for cabinets, a lot of that work needs to happen inside and spraying requires a lot of prep so I just generally brush and roll.
@@ToolMetrix I'm in MN too! I just finished creating an isolated finishing area in my basement. This will be a good project to project to try out the area with something a bit bigger than a planter.
@jeffp5991 wow, an isolated finishing area, nice luxury!
Any tips for cabinets the previous owner painted? Lets say my dog coulda smeared 💩 that looks better.... 😂full sand and start from scratch?
I'd suggest a light sanding, add a couple coats of Kilz, then paint as normal. No need to sand to bare wood unless the original underlying finish is peeling and the previous owner didn't address it during the terrible paint job.
Great tips, thanks for posting.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching. Cheers.