Cabinet paint wont stay?

Question

I am painting a wood cabinet with semi gloss and it was flat. A few strokes just moves the paint around and its not sticking. What can i do. Also its white & i want to make it dark brown. How can i makr the xcolor rich

Answer 1

You need to do your research regarding prep work before you paint. Cabinets MUST be cleaned with a degreaser and they also need to be sanded or deglossed depending on what the cabinet is made of. You CAN paint latex over an oil based paint. You do want to avoid painting oil over latex. The paint job is only as good as the prep so do your homework and also make sure that the paint you are using is compatible with the surface.



Note to all: The Paint and Primer in one is a marketing ploy.It is simply a higher hiding paint they are selling. Primer is still required in most instances where it has traditionally been called for, regardless of the paint being used.

Answer 2

I am not sure why cabinet paint wont stay. As you mentioned you are painting a wood cabinet with semi gloss and it was flat and after few strokes just moves the paint around and its not sticking. May be you are not using the right kind of wood paint which is required for your wood cabinet.

Answer 3

My guess is the cabinets are greasy. they need to be washed down with T.S.P. ( Tri-Sodium- Phosphate) It can be found at most major paint retail stores "Sherwin Williams" etc. Another possibility is your attempting to use "Latex Paint--Water based" over "True Enamel--Oil based" Oil and water don't mix and therefore won't adhere. If you must use latex,then the surface needs to be "Etched" either by a "De- Glosser" or light sanding. You will need a minimum of two coats to go from white to dark brown.Don't forget to remove all dust before painting.

Answer 4

Wipe off the paint. You've either got something un-paintable like grease on there, or the paint doesn't have a good surface to stick to because of the slick clear-coat. If you have grease, then you might have to clean them with deglosser (wearing respirator). Or it may just need sanding and priming, before you paint.

Answer 5

1- You should first wash the wood (de-grease ) You need the dish soap and sponge

2- After surface dry a light sanding with wood sand paper or a primer cote paint .

3- apply final cote color and after dried apply permanent sealer.

Answer 6

Use oil based paint.

Answer 7

But don't most paints contain primers these days? That isnt enough?

Answer 8

Primer. Ask for advice from a sales associate.

Answer 9

Did you sand it down first? You have to give it something to stick to. If you want a richer brown, add some red to it.

Answer 10

Does it look like anyone cares?