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What is Paint
Paint is a substance used to protect, colour, or provide texture to surfaces. It is composed of four main components:
Pigment: Provides colour and opacity. Pigments can be organic, inorganic, or metallic.
Binder: Acts as a glue to hold the pigment particles together and adhere them to the surface. Common binders include latex, acrylic, and alkyd.
Solvent: Thins the paint for easier application. It evaporates as the paint dries, leaving behind the pigment and binder. Water and oil are common solvents.
Additives: Enhance the properties of the paint, such as improving drying time, resistance to mold, and flow.
Different types of paint are used for various applications, such as latex paint for walls and ceilings, oil-based paint for trim and doors, and specialty paints for specific surfaces like metal or concrete.
How NOT to paint kitchen cabinets
Spray painting cabinets on walls is not how we paint your cabinets
While painting kitchen cabinets can be a rewarding DIY project, there are several common mistakes to avoid to ensure a professional-looking finish.
What sheen of paint should be used on kitchen cabinets?
Refinished older cabinets always look the best with a satin finish!
The high-quality satin finish is durable, cleans well, hides fingerprints exceptionally well, and looks amazing, especially on refinished older kitchen cabinets.
What is the best paint to use on kitchen cabinets?
Special cabinet paints are available from most manufacturers however PAINTING Guys only use 100% high-quality acrylic paint on older kitchen cabinets.
We’ve been spraying and hand painting acrylic paints on cabinets and furniture for decades and there simply is no better paint than Benjamin Moore!
What is the best paint to use on kitchen cabinets?
Here's a detailed summary between the pros and cons of oil-based vs. latex paints for kitchen cabinets:
Oil-Based Paint:
Pros:
How to Paint Melamine Cabinets
High-quality kitchen cabinet painting for Nanaimo and the surrounding area.
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Does cabinet paint chip?
Cabinet paint is no different from any other type of paint. All paint will chip if you hit it.
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
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Paint MDF China Cabinets
We paint MDF kitchen cabinets
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Kitchen Cabinet Paint Peeling
Is paint chipping, flaking, falling off your relatively new kitchen cabinets?
Below is an example of how easy paint comes off these cabinets.
How to caulk and paint oak kitchen cabinets
How to prime and caulk oak kitchen cabinet doors
How to Paint Laminated Ash Cabinets
Painted laminated ash plywood cabinets painted in Benjamin Moore Ultra White.
How to paint vinyl cabinets with oak trim
Painting Vinyl Cabinets - an example of vinyl cabinets with the oak trim. People say you can't paint vinyl / PVC cabinets. Yes you can and they in fact look beautiful!
Paint Trays
Steel tray vs plastic paint trays, which one is best?
The debate between steel and plastic paint trays! Here’s a quick summary of the pros and cons:
Choice of Paint
We use Benjamin Moore low VOC acrylic colours and finishes for our projects.
This gives you access to their entire collection of colours, allowing for a wide range of customization options to perfectly match your style and preferences. Benjamin Moore paints are known for their durability, high-quality finish, and eco-friendly properties, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting results.
Paint Stores
Benjamin Moore Paint Stores in east-central Alberta.