can I use this product on cabinets that are already painted with wall paint? If so, will I need to remove/sand the existing paint?
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I don't know about wall paint, my cabinets were stained with glossy finish, I used tsp and then wiped down with windex and my cabinets came out looking brand new.
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I had shiny wood gloss stain (I can not remember exact) and it went on without sanding at all! I also had paint on one of my cabinets and it went on that as well! It is still on and still looking great after at least 2 months!
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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 prepped my cabinet just like you would to paint. I took off doors and used painters tape to protect the floors and wall. There are lots of good DIY blogs on this. I would recommend googling or searching Pinterest to figure out how much you'll need for your project.
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I think no matter what product you use to clean the cabinets, you need to sand and prime.....sorry, I know that takes more time:(. Chalk paint may be worth considering.
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The label says "Painter's Best Friend" and then below that says "Removes dried latex paint, oil based paint splatters, caulk and wallpaper adhesive." I have never tried it on any of those and would have to agree with D. Lee's skepticism regarding older dried paint of either kind. You may need to resort to the classic solution of scrape, sand, and repaint.Good luck!
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I am not sure about sanding. It may not work. You may be able to paint right over the finish as it is not a smooth finish.
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i have not tried it but i don't think it would be that big of an issue. you can always use goo-gone if there is sticky residue. not sure if it will lift off varnish or paint... i suppose you can just sand that down and re-varnish or re-paint.
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Yes and yes. Remember that the product does not adhere to the wall so you'll have to be careful about allowing the paint to run underneath. If you are able to do so, spread the paint from the stencil area to the wall and not vise versa as the paint will surely run underneath the stencil.
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Shirley - All of our products ship in their natural unfinished state, sanded smooth and ready to be used as-is. Many of our customers have had excellent results painting the cabinets themselves, and we recommend using spray paint starting with a coat of primer and 2-3 coats of your preferred finish color. Thank you for your interest in our products!
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Great product,would apply with contact cement . I had refinished cabinets and the time and work was worth it.YouTube has some good video of the process. Good luck.
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You would deffenantly have to sand it down first. The original paint would just bubble up underneath. If you read my review, the paint is the least of your worries.
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Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing anyway, but I could have saved a lot of time and money. Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing... » Read More Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing anyway, but I could have saved a lot of time and money. « Show Less
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I don't know, I just applied it over my oak bathroom cabinets after I lightly sanded them. They turned out really good. I think it would be worth a try. But it takes 3 coats and it has to dry at least a day in between coats, after the first coat you really can't tell. I applied it with a white sock, it was very easy.
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You should be able to stick it to wall edges. I have not removed any yet, but they use standard double sided tape. The tape will probably need scraped off, which might cause problems on a painted wall, but should be fine on most glass and wood furniture.
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I have had no problem just pulling it off but imagine if it won't pull off you could use a putty knife. Mine did not stain my very light paint but it was only up there for a short while. I think the type of wall covering/paint would determine how to remove any stain if there was one.
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I would strip your cabinets first. If they are already painted they probably have at least 3 coats already. Using this product will add another 4 coats at least
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I have you General Finishes Java gel stain on oak stained cabinets in both a kitchen and bathroom. I did not even sand the cabinets and they turned out GREAT.
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yes it should. i've used it on metal surfaces with success. i don't even think you have to sand it. try a small spot at the cabinet rear to check it out first.