Acensky 0 #1 May 10, 2007 I am painting my kitchen cupboards and they have a varnish over them. Do I need to sand the varnish off, or can I put a primer on over the varnish then paint?? Thanks HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #2 May 10, 2007 I would say that if any of the varnish is flaking, it needs to be sanded to the point that you have a solid base. Use a quality primer and go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #3 May 10, 2007 You need to key up the surface first. If the varnish is in good order it might be as simple as using a scotchbrite and cleaning the surface prior to painting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #4 May 10, 2007 ok thanks The varnish is still good. Its just dirty from years of grime. HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #5 May 11, 2007 I would scrub it with TSP, let it dry and then lightly sand before painting. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #6 May 11, 2007 What is TSP?? HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 May 11, 2007 QuoteWhat is TSP?? Heather At a guess... Trisodium PhosphateMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #8 May 11, 2007 QuoteI would scrub it with TSP, let it dry and then lightly sand before painting. BING BING BING!!! WE HAVE A WINNER!! Kitchen cabinets have a particular opportunity to have greasy build up on them. Prepare them with TSP and lightly sand if necessary (220 grit sandpaper folded in thirds) paint and you are ready to go!skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #9 May 11, 2007 Quote Quote I would scrub it with TSP, let it dry and then lightly sand before painting. BING BING BING!!! WE HAVE A WINNER!! Kitchen cabinets have a particular opportunity to have greasy build up on them. Prepare them with TSP and lightly sand if necessary (220 grit sandpaper folded in thirds) paint and you are ready to go! AND use a HIGH ADHESIVE PRIMER! I painted my cabinets a while ago and was given this advice. It makes a HUGE difference. A good primer goes a LONG way! And have fun with the painting. Me, I personally LOVE painting. And my colourful house shows that! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #10 May 11, 2007 want a new project or two or ten? I have bigggg house and not much time, so I never get caught up..skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #11 May 11, 2007 Quote want a new project or two or ten? I have bigggg house and not much time, so I never get caught up.. Sure. Fly me down. Keep me in food (I cook too) and wine (you buy) and I'll do my best. I know how to operate power tools as well. If you have a nail gun and some mouldings that need to be put up, all the better! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 8 #12 May 11, 2007 hire a painter, readily available at your local neighborhood lowes or home depot parking lot............. then just drink beerif you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #13 May 11, 2007 so MUCH more fun to have skydiver in the house! Hey Shell, do you hang tin ceilings, or can you help if I lead? Wine is in the house, and grapes are on the vine for more.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #14 May 11, 2007 Quote so MUCH more fun to have skydiver in the house! Hey Shell, do you hang tin ceilings, or can you help if I lead? Wine is in the house, and grapes are on the vine for more. Tin ceiling?? If wine is in the house, how hard can that be ... ladder and tin and nails ... what could go wrong ... 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #15 May 11, 2007 Quote ...I know how to operate power tools as well. If you have a nail gun and some mouldings that need to be put up, all the better! How YOU doin? A woman after my heart!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #16 May 11, 2007 Quote Quote ...I know how to operate power tools as well. If you have a nail gun and some mouldings that need to be put up, all the better! How YOU doin? A woman after my heart! Sorry ... all tied up with Snow's painting right now. You'll have to flirt later. 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noname 0 #17 May 11, 2007 I'm in the middle of this project right now. We took the cabinets down, cleaned with soapy water and then used a good, oil based primer. We lightly sanded primer mistakes then used two coats of paint and it's working out great. Be careful with the primer ... it starts to dry very quickly and any runs will dry up fast! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
