Transform a Cabinet with Velvety Smooth Chalked Paint

In this project, we gave a chateau cabinet a completely new look with Chalked Ultra Matte Paint. This paint's velvety-smooth finish is unlike any other, making it easy to transform this cabinet into a stunning focal point in your home.

Materials

• Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte Paint – Aged Gray or Chalked Ultra Matte Spray Paint – Aged Gray


• Rust-Oleum Chalked Protective Topcoat


• Chateau Cabinet


• Paint Brush


• Screwdriver


• Drop Cloth


• Latex Gloves


• Respirator Mask (if spray painting)


• Tack Cloth


• Medium Grit Sandpaper (optional)


• Stir Stick

Before You Start

Always work in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves while painting. If you're using Chalked Ultra Matte Spray Paint, we also recommend wearing a respirator mask–especially when spraying in a confined space, like your garage. Make sure your cabinet is completely free of any dirt or dust before you begin painting.

Step 1: Use a Drop Cloth

To get started, spread out a drop cloth to protect your workspace from paint.

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Step 2: Remove Doors, Drawers, and Hardware

Use a screwdriver to remove all hardware and doors from the cabinet. This will make it easier to paint.

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Step 3: Stir the Chalked Paint

Use a stir stick to thoroughly stir your chalked paint. If you're using Chalked Ultra Matte Spray Paint, shake the can for one minute after the mixing ball starts to rattle.

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Step 4: Apply the Paint

Apply up to three even coats of paint to the cabinet, allowing 30 minutes in between each coat. Always brush in the direction of the wood grain.

Once you're finished with your last coat, let the paint dry for four hours before moving on to the next step.

If you're using Chalked Ultra Matte Spray Paint, hold the can 10-12 in. away from the cabinet, and spray two or more light coats in a sweeping motion. Allow a few minutes in between each coat. Let the paint dry for four hours.

TIP: Want to give your cabinet a shabby chic look? You can easily distress chalked paint with medium grit sandpaper for a gorgeously aged finish. Just wait for your paint to dry for at least four hours, then follow the directions on the label to distress.

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Step 5: Stir Chalked Protective Topcoat

Now that the paint is dry, open your Chalked Protective Topcoat and use a clean stir stick to stir it thoroughly.

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Step 6: Apply Chalked Protective Topcoat

Next, apply up to two even coats of Chalked Protective Topcoat to the cabinet. Brush the topcoat on with light, even strokes, and be careful not to over brush it.

Allow 30 minutes between coats.

TIP: If you prefer spray paint, this chalked paint also comes in a Protective Topcoat Spray that you can apply in the same way as Chalked Ultra Matte Spray Paint in Step 4.

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Step 7: Let the Topcoat Dry

The Protective Topcoat will dry clear in about four hours.

Once your cabinet is completely dry, replace the doors and hardware.

Now that your beautiful new matte finish cabinet is complete, it's time to accessorize! You can get our look by adding a glass vase painted with Mirror Finish, Chalked picture frames in Charcoal, and a decorative bowl spray painted with Universal Metallic in Aged Copper.

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