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Hi,
I would like to paint my kitchen cabinets in a bright white gloss. Do I need to use an oil based paint? Could you please recommend the specific name of a product and # I could use. I have already identified GLIDDEN COZY LIGHT #50yy 79/208 Order #A0807 for the walls.
Also, if you could please recommend a white paint for the ceiling, as I am obviously waaaaaaay over my head when it comes to choosing paint.
I look forward to your reply.
Thanking you in advance,
Ruth
Hi Ruth, I am really not a painter, and I have no idea what products are available to you up there in the Great North Woods......here in the States, they have outlawed oil paints, due to massive new Government regulations, based on VOC's (volatile organic compounds), in almost every State. I would steer you towards a good Paint supplier in your area...they will know what to recommend,as this has meant a massive reformulation of products available.I'm talking a GOOD paint store here, NOT the local Home Center. Also keep in mind that to do this right, and achieve a Professional result, is a huge job. It also requires some high quality painting skills. Proper preparation of the existing surface, and a good primer( possibly more than one primer coat as well), is imperative.Cabinet manufacturers do not paint their cabinets, they use high tech colored Urethanes and conversion lacquers, followed by clear coats to achieve their colored finishes, and all sprayed on. Wish I could be more help, if you can find Benjamin Moore products, I would start there.Also remember, you can achieve or change the final gloss level with a compatible clear coat over the final color coats.But typically that would want to be sprayed on.. Please post back if need be- regards- Greg
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| Comment | Thank you Greg for your quick response. I will take into consideration your recommendations as I pursue this project. You have been most helpful although you say this is not your area of expertise. Again, THANK YOU! Ruth | ||
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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