Video Tutorial #1
How to Steps
To determine the square footage of your cabinetry, see the diagram on the back of the cabinet transformations package, or use the online calculator at Rust-Oleum website. If these measurements exceed the coverage stated on your kit package (100 sqft) you’ll need to purchase an additional kit.
The cabinet transformation system includes d Glosser bond code decorative glaze protective topcoat decorative glazing cloths scrub pads stir sticks an instructional pamphlet and DVD.
- Begin by creating a workstation in your kitchen
- Tarp on your floor and cover your countertops and the walls around your cabinets
- Remove all of your doors and drawers
- Put all your Hardware in separate number of cups or bags.
- Create a workspace also lay a tarp on the floor and surrounding area. (basement or garage)
- Clean and degloss
- No sanding or priming
- Ensures maximum adhesion
- Complete this step thoroughly
- Wipe with damp rag
- Finish with dry rag
- Dry for 1hr
- Fill in plastic wood putty in the spot that needs repair.
- Let dry and sand flush the surrounding area.
- Begin by taping the inside edges of each cabinet
- Thoroughly stirring the bond coat with a stir stick
- Wipe the cabinet one more time using a dry lint-free cloth
- Use a two inch angled or straight synthetic paintbrush to achieve professional results
- Use up and down brush strokes on the cabinet sides and vertical styles
- Use side-to-side brush strokes on the horizontal rails
- Wait for 2-3 hrs for the first coat to dry and apply a 2nd coat
- Drive to drywall screws into a two-by-four set up two of these on your work table to support each door
- Use a two inch angled or straight synthetic paintbrush to apply, back side first
- Four inside corners -> sides -> center panel -> outter sides
- Go back with light finishing strobes
- Apply the second coats for the back after dry
- Dry for 2-3 hrs
- Paint the front (follow 1-6)
- Use a synthetic brush or foam brush to apply
- Use two pieces of decorative glazing cloths to wipe off the glaze
- Experiment until you achieve the look you want
- Apply the same for all doors, drawers and cabinet frames
- Leave for 8 hrs before top coating
- Thoroughly mix the top coat
- Use a 2 inch straight or angled synthetic paintbrush apply an even coat of protective topcoat
- Once the protective topcoat is completely dry carefully inspect, touch up if needed
- Dry over night for 12 and put back the cabinet doors and drawers
Video Tutorial #2
How to Steps
Choose the paint color
Preparation for the painting
Prime coating
Final paint work
Replace the hardware
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