Naomi Howard
Remember back in the fall when I painted the floors in our main bathroom? In that post, I mentioned that the vanity was probably the next item on my to-do list because it was sticking out like a sore thumb next to the newly painted floors. And, when I worked on the floors, I accidentally peeled off some of the faux wood finish on the toe kick of the vanity with painter’s tape. Even though we have plans to renovate this bathroom, hopefully next winter, I hate to live with something I don’t love when it’s an easy fix to make it look better. Not to mention, I was excited to try out the Cabinet Transformations kit from Rust-Oleum. I was eager to try the Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations kit because there’s no stripping, sanding, or priming!
I ended up creating a video showcasing the step-by-step process for this project. Painter’s Putty or Wood Filler (if you have holes to fill)
The video walks through the exact steps, but I’ll highlight some key takeaways. Especially if you’re painting kitchen cabinets, you’ll want to ensure that all of the grease and grime are off of the surface. The deglosser and scrub pads work great for this step, but just make sure you’re really thorough. The cleaning step takes place of any priming, stripping, or sanding, so it certainly saves a lot of time, but you need to do it well.
The protective top coat is key because it provides a durable finish that is stain and scratch-resistant. After Top Coat: Wait 12 Hours (before adding drawers and cabinets back on)
I waited to put the drawers back in and the cabinet doors on until the following morning. It takes seven to ten days to fully cure, so just be gentle with the cabinets until then. I ended up swapping out the hardware with these pulls and these cabinet knobs. I always like using the same elements in different spaces to make a home feel more cohesive.
However, I don’t necessarily think it was the best choice to go with my black and white tile. If I had a color do-over, I probably would have gone with an emerald green, similar to our laundry room cabinets. As for this painting experience and using the Cabinet Transformations kit, I have to say that I liked this method way better than my previous vanity projects.
Sanding always creates a huge mess and priming is a big step in itself but with this method, I didn’t have to do either of those. Plus, the top coat provides a nice extra layer of protection to prevent any nicks in the cabinets.
