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Hi Greg,
I am in the middle of using Rust-oleum's Cabinet Transformations, and have run into a problem.  I have had to use four coats of the bond paint to get complete coverage (and in certain areas, five coats).  I purchased two of the small kits - first thinking that one would be enough, considering my square footage.  I now need more of the bond coat, but I don't want to buy another $80 kit just for that - I already have an extra bottle of the de-glosser and two cans of the finishing coat.  The problem is that I can't figure out what kind of paint I can buy that would be similar to the bond coat - if that is even possible!
Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks!

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Hi Kay..I think you're over applying the bond coat...I don't believe you need "complete" coverage, the same way you don't with a primer...which is basically what it is.It really is a "bond" coat, designed to seal the surface and give the top coat "bite", and real coverage comes from the top coats...I also think it's a mistake to apply too heavy a coat(s)....have you watched the video on the website outlining the application process? You might be able to buy more directly from Rust-oleum, but I think you need to re-evaluate your application process....please post back if need be- regards- Greg

http://cabinets.rustoleumtransformations.com/videos.php

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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.

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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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