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donna kalau 5/14/2003 14:44:48	Subject: kitchen cupboards Message: Have medium dark kitchen cupboards - want to have them white - either stain or paint. Have done other houses - sanded - Bin - white paint. Do you have new ideas?
Mark 5/15/2003 06:53:44	RE: kitchen cupboards Message: One way to lighten up the cupboard is to apply a couple coats of Circa 1850 Stain'n Varnish (White Birch) on top of the existing finish. It just requires cleaning to remove any grime or kitchen grease and a light sanding. The advantage of this precedure is that the Stain'n Varnish is transparent so you will still be able to see the grain of the wood.
donna 5/15/2003 08:07:06	RE: kitchen cupboards Message: Thanks. Do you have another idea?
Mark 5/15/2003 08:12:07	RE: kitchen cupboards Message: You can remove the finish using paint stripper. Sometimes that will also remove the stain (most kitchen cabinets are finished with a lacquer stain). If the wood colour is still too dark after removing the finish you can use a wood bleach to completely remove all traces of colour from the wood.
donna 5/15/2003 09:41:23	RE: kitchen cupboards Message: Also have another question. Have dark green verticals in same kitchen. Can I paint them a light color - and how.
Mark 5/15/2003 09:44:32	RE: kitchen cupboards Message: Clean the surface with TSP and warm water. Sand lightly. Apply a coat of a pigmented stain-blocking primer (Prime-it Plus). Wait until thoroughly dry and apply a coat of any colour paint you desire.
Heather 8/21/2003 07:45:30	RE: kitchen cupboards Message: I have pine wood kitchen cupboards which I would like to give a facelift and paint white. I want them to look slightly stressed and not look like I have just painted them. Can you give any advice on what method and paint to use. Thank you.
Katie 11/23/2003 15:02:32	RE: kitchen cupboards Message: I have dark dark brown kitchen cupboards. I want to paint them an almond color. What is the easiest way to paint them and have them not chip or peel?
Mark 11/24/2003 07:56:21	RE: kitchen cupboards Message: Kitchen cabinets must be thoroughly cleaned, sanded and primed prior to painting. Wash the surfaces with TSP and warm water. If the surface is glossy, a light sanding to reduce the gloss is recommended. Use a good quality universal primer (such as Prime-it Plus) to seal in any stains and provide and good surface for bonding. Apply two coats of a good quality oil based paint or latex trim paint (oil is better since it is easier to scrub clean). Good luck.