How to Paint Bathroom Cabinets // Secrets for a Perfect Finish
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- Painting bathroom cabinets is such an easy, inexpensive way to completely change the look of your bathroom. I'm showing you step-by-step how to paint a bathroom vanity with a flawless paint finish that will last for years. And I'm sharing my secret for getting a perfectly smooth paint finish even on oak cabinets with a heavy wood grain.
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This video was so much more helpful than any of the myriad other videos I tried to watch. Short and sweet.
Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped.
I have been watching videos all day on painting cabinets. Your is the most helpful by far!
Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that!
Your video was so helpful. I have been wanting to paint my bathroom cabinets for awhile. However, I had no clue where to start or what to do. After watching your video I think I have the confidence to jump out there and do it. Thank You!
Love hearing that! You can do it. 😃
same here. Thank you!!!
Really helpful tips about whether or not to use primer, how to smooth out oak grain, etc. Thank you so much!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
@Lovely Etc. I just came across this video and found it so helpful. There was a time that people’s options were replace or refinish cabinets. I’ve never done either one but I’m sure they were BOTH expensive. Refinished cabinets less expensive than replacing entire kitchen cabinets but I’m sure still expensive. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this option so much more!!!! Thank you.
Thank you! I agree - there's no reason to replace or even do an expensive refinish when the cabinets are still perfectly good. Paint can do wonders!
I love the color, it's exactly the color I'm thinking of for my bathroom cabinets. Your cabinet came out looking very nice. I definitely picked up some good tips from this video. Thanks
Your video was exactly what I needed. I read multiple articles two months ago with conflicting advice and methods, your succinct video put it all in context. The free guide is cherry on the top! Thank you!
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I'm so glad it was helpful! It can be really confusing with all of the different advice out there.
Agreed! I’ve read and watched so many of these and this was the best hands down.
I really like the old fashion vanity mirror with the wood you chose - that's so gorgeous.
Thank you!
Thanks so much for the tips; especially the spackling hack! Beautiful job by the way.. the cabinets now look more expensive than the originals! 👍🏼
Thank you! I think so too!
I’ve watched this video like 5x 😂
I found your video the most helpful
Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that. :)
Oooh I'm glad I saw this. I was about to just start painting over my (same style) cabinets without putty. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
Me too but she said it’s optional?? I wonder if I have to do it?
This seems achievable over a weekend--thanks for making this very reasonable video.
One of the best ones I’ve seen. I like the way you explained everything. Definitely will be watching your other videos!
Thank you for showing me how to do this. Now, my wife wants me to do BOTH bathrooms. She watched this video too. Thanks a lot! :) No, really, you take the mystery out of painting bathroom cabinets. Your cabinet came out super nice. Good video.
Haha, thank you! And sorry to create more work for you!
That color is beautiful!!! Especially against the white herringbone wall. Im going to try this in my bathroom. Thank you for sharing.. your videos are so helpful! I look forward to future videos 🙂
Thank you and I'm so glad these videos are helpful!
Builder basic cabinets is what I have. So I'll check out the link to see exactly what I need to do. Thanks for all the great information
I stumbled upon your videos. Thank you for sharing! I love your presentation style- calm, to the point, and why you are doing it a certain way. I also enjoy that you don't repeat yourself and pontificate unnecessarily. Haha
Thank you! I know my videos aren't as well produced as some but I really work to make them actually useful and helpful!
Thank you for this post…
I need to do the same, my cabinet is almost identical to what yours originally was. I sure appreciate your help!!
God Bless You 🙏🏼😊
We bought our house in 2009 (built in 2005) so it had the builder grade honey oak cabinets. They've been driving me crazy the last few years-it seems they've gotten uglier! I wanted to replace, but it's way too expensive, so painting was the alternative and that scared the crap out of me. Especially since I decided to paint them tricorn black . I've watched about a dozen videos and didn't feel very confident....and then I found yours! Oh my gosh! I admit I re-watched to absorb as much as I could. I love how you calmly explain everything. I spackled and sanded, did two coats of paint and two light coats of sealant and they look Ah-maz-ing! The grain does not show through and visitors think we replaced the cabinets! Thank you soooo much!
Nice finish. I've also seen a video where you can use "velour" rollers to avoid markings.
Thanks! I will have to check that out.
So good. I love how you explain things
Looks brand new!
Looks great !, thanks for the motivation!
Any time!
Starting a similar project. I understand that sanding the flat surfaces is pretty simple but can you explain your process for getting in and sanding all the grooves and bevels the doors may have? Best video I have seen. Thanks !
I'm so glad you found it helpful. You can use a 220 grit sandpaper to get into the grooves and bevels of the doors.
Thanks!
Thank you for the detailed video :)
My pleasure!
Looks beautiful
Thank you!
I'm newly subscribed to your vlogs. I think this process will work great with my book shelf with cupboards I'm putting in our new bathroom. I love the color you chose....what is the name from General Finishes ? Also, we plan to repaint our living room but we have old wall paper from at least 30 years ago on one wall. Any ideas what we could put that's not too expensive over it? Or should we try to remove it, and then paint over it.
Thanks for subscribing! I used General Finishes Milk Paint in the color Persian Blue. Here is my affiliate link: amzn.to/30WKoUc
Looks so nice!
Thank you!
This is a very helpful, informative video! I saw someone else's video in which they used wood filler to smooth the wood grain. Why did you use spackle instead of wood filler?
Thanks so much for this!!
Great informative video
Thank you
You're welcome
Great video, I'm trying to figure out if I have to primer and sand this medicine and vanity cabinet
It's really smooth
Amazing! Where did you learn all about paint?
Awesome job. This is the information I needed to do this to my bathroom. 👍🏻
Thanks! So glad it was helpful!
Great Vid - thank you!
Such a great job!
Thanks so much!
Looks great!
Thanks!
THANK you !!
You are welcome!
So beautiful! 😍 How much paint and sealant did you use? Would a pint be enough to cover that? I’m doing the exact same cabinet. 😂
Thank you! I purchased a quart of each. Just to be safe, I would go with a quart. Good luck!!
Thank you. The paint color is Persian Blue by General Finishes. Here is my affiliate link for the exact color. amzn.to/30WKoUc
@@LovelyEtc Thank you so much!😊
Thank you so much!! Very helpful!!
Glad it helped!
I found a SW paint color I like. Can I use that to paint my vanity cabinet or does it have to be a special brand/type of paint?
well done!
Hello! Great job! Did you sand the wholes after you applied the wood filler?
Yes, just give it a quick sand so it is smooth.
Wow looks really good!!! Did you repaint the shower edge too?
Honestly, both before and after looks great! love the new paint color!
Yes, I did paint the gold shower door too and it made a huge difference!
What paint color did you use? Its lovely!
Thank you! I used General Finishes Milk Paint in Persian Blue. Here is my affiliate link to the exact one. amzn.to/30WKoUc
What color would be a very good alternative to persian blue? I would like to get this color in the store but not sure what colors to choose
Where can I find the booklet you spoke about in the video?
Great video
Hello,
I’m painting my bathroom cabinets. I started using 1/4” nap woven 4” roller. It says smooth surfaces however it still looks like a lite texture. Do you find the foam roller provide smoother texture versus the woven?
You’re video is so helpful, I love it! But the place I moved into already had painted cabinets that weren’t properly prepped and now the paint comes off if I accidentally ding it. What should I do to prepare the cabinets since I’m planning on painting them again? Also love your recommendation of using General Finishes. Thanks 😊
Ugh, it stinks the cabinets were already painted and aren't holding up well! I would use a palm sander to sand off any loose paint. (If you don't have a sander, you can do it by hand with sandpaper, but it will take a lot longer). You may have to remove all of the paint, but you might not - just make sure anything loose or easy to scrape off is gone. Then use a good primer and repaint. Good luck!
Love this video. How long in between coats? How long did it take to full dry (prior to top coat)
I wait at least an hour between coats. If it feels completely dry to the touch, you should be safe to do the next coat. (If it feels cool to the touch, it isn't completely dry yet). The same is true before the top coat - just make sure it is fully dry. On their website, they say it can take up to four hours depending on temperature and humidity.
Love it
This was most helpful video so far TY. I literally can't decide what kind of of paint is best. (For bathroom also) I want to do mine white, not bright- maybe GF antique white (mine are very dark wood now). GF says on their website not to use topcoat for whites, due to yellowing. can u recommend a top coat that is good for whites? Or just none at all? 😀
You can go without a topcoat with GF milk paint, but for something that gets a lot of use like a bathroom cabinet, I think a topcoat really helps. I know GF doesn't recommend their High Performance Topcoat over white paint, but I have actually used it on bright white furniture multiple times without yellowing and that is what I still recommend. I think the key to prevent yellowing is to prep your cabinets/furniture wll (always use a shellac or oil-based primer on dark woods to prevent tannins from yellowing your paint) and also make sure to apply the sealer using thin coats.
Really good video.
Thank you!
Hey can u tell me where I can buy the shelf
Hi. I have the honey oak colored bathroom cabinets as well, but they have a light clear coat finish on them. Are you painting right over that? Do you have to remove the clear coat
first? Thank you
Hello, you may want to sand to remove the clear coat and make it easier for the paint to adhere. Hope that helps! 😀
Thanks for sharing your DIY videos!! Are you able to provide a list of all the supplies you used?
may i ask did you use a gallon or a guart of this paint? I want to use the same color I love it. My cabinet is a little smaller than yours.
A quart should be plenty!
Looking for advice! I watched your video and decided I was going to revamp my bathroom. I still need to do a top coat, but im worried I have do something very wrong as the paint scratches easy right now with a slight bump. Am I going to need to start from scratch?
Paint usually takes several weeks to fully cure or harden. So if it scratches off a bit when you scratch it with a fingernail, it will probably be okay. It will harden with time. But if the paint is scratching off anytime it is touched, that is a problem. If it isn't adhering, it may be because the cabinet wasn't cleaned well before painting. Or because it had a very slick surface and really needed primer before paint. I would test a few spots and if it is only scratching off with something sharp or with force, you are probably okay to carry on and do the topcoat. But if it is scratching off all over, it would be best to start over. You don't have to remove all the paint, just gently sand any loose paint off. Then I would clean it well, use primer, and paint again. Fingers crossed you don't have to do that!
Can you please tell me the name of the top
Coat again, and where did you get it? Thanks
Yes! It is General Finishes High Performance Top Coat. You can buy it online at Amazon and also at many woodworking stores like Rockler and Woodcraft. It is my favorite topcoat because it is very durable and is easy to work with.
Nice. Your bathroom is exactly like mine wxept the floors and my vanity top is white tile. I will be painting vanity too and framing the mirror. I just don't know what to do with the vanity top yet? I think my vanity is made of oak
Good luck with your bathroom! Once your paint the vanity, the tile top might not look bad at all. But if you don't like it, I know that some people use a concrete overlay or resin to turn tile countertops into a smooth countertop.
@@LovelyEtc Thank u. I will paint it first and then go from there then:)
Looks great. Choosing a color is hard for me.🤦🏾♀️
Yes, choosing a color can be intimidating!
Did you use a sander or a sanding block?
I just used regular sandpaper and sanded by hand but a palm sander or sanding block would work really well and make it go much faster.
What is high quality brushes and rollers ? Are they made with certain materials? Any recommendations ?
I love using small high density foam paint rollers and haven't found a huge difference between brands. They are small, white foam rollers and usually say on the package that they are for smooth surfaces like trim. My favorite paintbrushes are Purdy paintbrushes. They aren't the cheapest but they're also far from the most expensive and work really well. You can get both of these at any big box store.
Your a life saver, thank you!
always prime before filling oak. then prime again then two top coats .
would you use this paint and sealer for kitchen cabinets in white? have you? the sealer says don’t use over white becuase it might yellow but kitchen cabinets need durable finish.
I haven't used this on kitchen cabinets, but I have used General Finishes snow white milk paint with General Finishes high performance top coat with good results. I have a blog post that talks about painting and sealing white furniture and it also applies to painting cabinets - www.lovelyetc.com/painting-furniture-white-tips-and-tricks/
@@LovelyEtc Oh nevermind I just found this post!
What color did you use?
She used General Finishes milk paint in Persian Blue
Yep, General Finishes Persian Blue.
What finish paint should I use? Satin? Flat? Eggshell? Thanks
Satin or semigloss are great for cabinets because they are easier to clean than flat or eggshell. They also work better in moist area like bathrooms.
Wish I had watched this before painting these cabinets! I have all this dang wood grain showing through. 😩
Ah, yes. I prefer the smooth look, but even with the wood grain showing, I bet your cabinets still look nice painted!
Did you use a glossy finish to the pain? Or matte?
I used General Finishes Milk paint which is an acrylic paint with a matte finish and sealed it with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in satin finish.
What to do about the paint leaving lines?
Brush marks? If you use a high quality paintbrush, there shouldn't be many brush marks. If you are still seeing a lot of brush marks, you can add a bit of water or floetrol to your paint to thin it a bit to help it go on more smoothly. I also have a post on my website about how to get a really smooth finish when painting cabinets - www.lovelyetc.com/how-to-get-a-super-smooth-finish-when-painting-cabinets/
What color is that ?
This is General Finishes Milk Paint Persian Blue
What is colour name
The vanity paint is General Finishes Milk Paint in the color Persian Blue. Here is my affiliate link if interested amzn.to/30WKoUc
so u dont paint the inside or the inside of the drawers?
No the paint would not hold up in those areas. If you want to change the look, try contact paper in those areas.
@@jenniferb5540 great i already did it lol, guess i try putting on multiple coats
Some people do, but like Jennifer said, I don't. You don't really see those areas and paint doesn't hold up as well. But if you already painted there, it's fine. Just be really gentle and try not to put anything inside for a week or two so the paint has time to fully harden.
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probably gonna use rustoleum spray paint 😂
Lol, to each his own!
PLEASE TELL ME WHERE I COULD FIND RHIS BATHROOM MIRROR! Please!!! Lol
Mine is from a yard sale, but you can probably find one on Facebook Marketplace if you keep looking. It's from an antique vanity.
Brush marks
I stopped watching when you said you didn't need to prime your cabinets.
Well if you already have all the answers, you didn't need to watch anyway. 😀