How to Hide Grains on Oak Cabinets before Painting

1. 131Beechdale Place Firhouse DUBLIN, IRELAND https://www.mywonderkitchen.com How to Hide Grains on Oak Cabinets before Painting? 01 687 4101 info@mywonderkitchen.com

2. 131Beechdale Place Firhouse DUBLIN, IRELAND https://www.mywonderkitchen.com Grains on the oak cabinet are an irritating thing to encounter. These grains are more visible in oak cabinets’ comparison to wood cabinets. The whole structure looks more unsightly in bright sunlight. If you ask me whether the grains can be eliminated from the oak cabinets then, I will say yes and no. It is possible by applying putties and fillers to level up the surface and make it smooth. 01 687 4101 info@mywonderkitchen.com

3. 131Beechdale Place Firhouse DUBLIN, IRELAND https://www.mywonderkitchen.com Here in this way you can hide grains on oak cabinets: 1) Clean the cabinets Whether the grime is visible on the cabinets or not, you would like to give them a good wiping. You can use some soap and water. After the scrubbing, dry things off with flour sackcloth. 01 687 4101 info@mywonderkitchen.com

4. 131Beechdale Place Firhouse DUBLIN, IRELAND https://www.mywonderkitchen.com 2) Apply Joint Compound Grab your putty knife and apply joint compound over the entire surface that you want to paint. Frost the compound over the surface and glide your putty knife to remove the excess. The process allows you to fill in small niches in the wood grain. Ensure to apply just a thin layer of the compound, otherwise you will have to need up more. 3) Allow the compound to dry Once the entire surface is covered and the excess is removed, allow the joint compound to stay and let it dry thoroughly for a better finish. The process is very dusty and therefore it is advisable to wear a mask and goggles to avoid the dust from entering your breathing track. Run the hands to ensure there are no rough patches left. Look for the compound settled into the wood grain. 4) Use a Microfiber cloth to remove dust While dusting the compound ensure that you use a microfiber dusting cloth to remove the dirt completely. Start by vacuuming up the loose dust. 01 687 4101 info@mywonderkitchen.com

5. 131Beechdale Place Firhouse DUBLIN, IRELAND https://www.mywonderkitchen.com 5) Apply a coat of Primer The last step is to apply a coat of primer. Chalk paint doesn’t need sanding before priming before application. For hiding the wood grain, applying a coat of primer will help in filling the grain. After the primer dries up, sand the surface lightly. 6) Paint it not Spray Painting the oak cabinets instead of spraying is effective in minimizing the grain on the oak cabinets. Dragging the brush on the surface of the cabinet pushes the paint down into the grain and fills it more. The spray isn’t effective and the grains are still visible. 95% of the grain is enough to make my cabinets look after being painted. 01 687 4101 info@mywonderkitchen.com

6. 131Beechdale Place Firhouse DUBLIN, IRELAND https://www.mywonderkitchen.com The flat areas of the oak cabinets are fully-filled and paper-smooth by the time we are done with them. This helps in making your cabinets look flawless, grainless, and transform your kitchen. After the priming, the minuscule grain that is visible is not an issue for most of the homeowners. You can Spray Paint Kitchen Cabinet and get the grain-free look. 01 687 4101 info@mywonderkitchen.com

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