so, do you have to prime it before painting after applying ESP? Our cabinets are stained>Would it be better if I lightly sanded kitchen cabinets ?
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I very lightly sanded our cabinets. Like no more than 30 seconds on each surface. Ours are still holding up great.
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This is dependent on what kind of finish the cabinets currently have, the condition of the finish after application, and the finish you will be applying. It is important that new finish is compatible with the old one. ESP is made to prep a non-porous surface to eliminate the need for sanding. If there is ever a question of compatibility we recommend a small test area in an inconspicuous place.Jamie ChiccarelloOwatrol Coatings USA
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Do you need to sand finished wood before using. I want to paint my wooden gun stock.
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You do not need to sand. Just wipe the cabinets down with any household cleaner (windex,409,etc).However, if your cabinets are chipped or paint flaking, a little sanding of those areas is recommended.Go ahead lLee Ann and paint. You will love the result of this easy makeover.
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my husband did not use a primer and it worked great! he was very pleased. it does go on more evenly if u do use a primer though.
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When I painted my cabinets they didn't have paint on them...I think if you do what the instructions say; wipe them down; and then paint...I used this paint on bathroom cabinets and kitchen cabinets...It is truly a wonderful product...I know you will good results; I did....
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I was covering a medium green adirondack bench. I didn't sand or prime. After 2 coats the green is slightly visible. I think one more will do it. I used the whole can on two coats.
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Hello! I am not so sure. Will you be staining just the door's? Or are you removing the doors and painting the inside of the cabinets, you know, the whole cabinets? If one quart cover about 100 square feet, it goes far. A lot depends on how white you want to make the cabinets. two coats make things whiter. One tip: It goes on like water so it does go far. I'm sure your kitchen cabinets will look beautiful when finished. I'd love to see a picture when you are finished. I might try to talk with the (Minwax 61860) people, they could give you specifics much closer than I could. I do love this product though. GOD BLESS! Jan B (Can you buy it by the gallon?) Hello! I am not so sure. Will you be staining just the door's? Or are you removing the doors and painting the inside of the cabinets, you know, the whole cabinets? If one quart cover about 100 square feet, it goes far. A lot depends on how white you want to make the cabinets. two coats make things whiter. One tip: It goes on like water so it does go far. I'm sure your kitchen cabinets will look beautiful when finished. I'd love to see a picture when you are finished. I might try to talk with the (Minwax 61860) people, they could give you specifics much closer than I could. I do love this... » Read More Hello! I am not so sure. Will you be staining just the door's? Or are you removing the doors and painting the inside of the cabinets, you know, the whole cabinets? If one quart cover about 100 square feet, it goes far. A lot depends on how white you want to make the cabinets. two coats make things whiter. One tip: It goes on like water so it does go far. I'm sure your kitchen cabinets will look beautiful when finished. I'd love to see a picture when you are finished. I might try to talk with the (Minwax 61860) people, they could give you specifics much closer than I could. I do love this product though. GOD BLESS! Jan B (Can you buy it by the gallon?) « Show Less
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It applied like paint because it had the same consistency, but it didn't cover like paint. And though not a stain, yes you could easily see the grains through the paint even after 3 coats. By this time you will have a streaky brush marked mess. After about 5 months from the project, I am getting new cabinets by the way.
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with any product they will tell you to try it in a spot that wont matter so much if it strips off the varnish. will it strip off the varnish or finish? if it does it should be sold in a different catagory. like all cabinet finishes over time they start to flake and you wont see this until you wipe it away, same thing happens when you use an area over and over it gets dirty you clean it and your down to the wood nothing you can do about that put keep the cabinets protected with products like scotts furniture polish which is a good cleaner to boot
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Don't see any reason not to just make sure stain is good and dry then make sure your first coat of Emmit is hard before you buff
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It works best if you let it dry, but dont let it set for days or anything. It will still crackle even if you wait till the next day. The more important thing is when applying the paint over the crackle is to try and only pull one paint stroke over the area unless you want less crackle. This is the best crackle i know of and we have tried all different brands. You probably know this but if you are using it on cabinets or furniture or really whatever even though its expensive get a scrap piece of wood and practice with it. It behaves different with different paints (i.e. flat, satin, semi gloss etc) it also will crackle more with thinner paints like the contractor grade type paints. It works best if you let it dry, but dont let it set for days or anything. It will still crackle even if you wait till the next day. The more important thing is when applying the paint over the crackle is to try and only pull one paint stroke over the area unless you want less crackle. This is the best crackle i know of and we have tried all different brands. You probably know this but if you are using it on cabinets or furniture or really whatever even though its expensive get a scrap piece of wood and practice with it. It behaves different with different paints (i.e. flat, satin, semi... » Read More It works best if you let it dry, but dont let it set for days or anything. It will still crackle even if you wait till the next day. The more important thing is when applying the paint over the crackle is to try and only pull one paint stroke over the area unless you want less crackle. This is the best crackle i know of and we have tried all different brands. You probably know this but if you are using it on cabinets or furniture or really whatever even though its expensive get a scrap piece of wood and practice with it. It behaves different with different paints (i.e. flat, satin, semi gloss etc) it also will crackle more with thinner paints like the contractor grade type paints. « Show Less
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Yes, you can stain it darker, but you'll need to sand every bit of the lacquer off it first, which is a BIG job. If you don't get every bit of it off, the stain won't adhere to parts of it, and it'll look bad. Now my hair dresser has one just like mine that she painted a solid color. (I like mine better. Hers looks "bumpy.") Really, I think you'll like it natural. I was gonna paint mine white, but when I got it, I changed my mind. (It matches my kitchen butcher block counter tops beautifully.) It's a nice piece.
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Yes but I would sand it first. Don't see why you couldn't paint it. It's a great cabinet I'm very happy with it
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Well, ours were damaged by use and water by the sink. Droplets over the years, transferring dishes to dishwasher, wet hands leaving the sink for towels to dry, etc. We just used 0000 steel wool to apply this product. I uploaded photos to Amazon on this product. A faux drawer and cabinet below. If yours looks like mine then you could probably get away with the method we used. Any sealant/finish that was on ours was totally gone. We did not presand. Hope this helped
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my method may not be the best... after applying the gel, i left it on for more than 30mins.. i used scraper to remove the paint (don't need too much force).. then repeat the cycle twice.. that's when i see the wood..i clean the surface with tap water & old sponge (be careful of splinters).. after cleaning, there is still an extremely little bit of hair-width sized paint that's left within the wood grain pattern.. but i don't mind that..hope i answer ur question =)
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You rub the concentrate into the wood. It takes a lot of "elbow grease" but the results are worth it. The wood responds with a deep lustre. It's not a liquid that you apply and then have to wait til it drys; you can use the table immediately as soon as you are finished buffing out the wood. You will love it! It is the best furniture polish I have ever bought, but it takes some work.
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The cabinet is solid wood has a natural light wood finish on it. Looks like it has a clear coat sealer on it. You might want to call the company customer service and ask them to be sure. They may even ship you one that has already been sanded with no finish on it. If you don't mind a little work, you could always lightly sand each piece and and apply your stain before assembly.