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I thought painting my own kitchen cabinets was a huge mistake waiting to happen
For years, I was sure that painting cabinets was a job for pros only, that a DIY job would look cheap and chip in a month. My turning point was last fall when I finally tried it on a small bathroom vanity, using a specific bonding primer my neighbor swore by. I spent a whole weekend cleaning, sanding, and doing two coats of primer and three of paint. That was eight months ago, and the finish still looks factory-perfect with no chips or peeling, even with daily use. It completely changed my view on what's possible with enough prep and the right first step. I'm planning to tackle the big kitchen set this summer because of it. Has anyone else had a project they were totally wrong to be scared of?
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phoenix6256mo ago
What primer did you use?
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nancy3516mo ago
Prep work is EVERYTHING, people skip that step.
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the_pat6mo ago
Tell me about it, Nancy. My last painting project looked like a toddler did it because I just slapped paint over old, greasy walls. Didn't sand, didn't clean, didn't use primer. The paint peeled in a week. Cutting corners on prep always comes back to bite you, like trying to frost a cake that's still warm. It just makes a huge mess. What's the worst prep fail you've ever had?
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