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Posted by Nick Slavik on Friday, October 27, 2017
Say hello to Nick Slavik, proprietor at Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co. in New Prague, Minnesota. Nick has been a craftsman for more than 18 years and the editors of TOH became fast fans of Nick’s weekly Facebook LIVE show, Ask a Painter Live.
Here, we bring you the Ask a Painter Live episode that details Nick’s tried-and-true kitchen cabinet enameling process. Below you’ll find the outline that he uses on the job to ensure a flawless finish.
- Prep: Prep the space: Rosin Paper/Blue Tape on the Floor
- Rosin Paper/Blue Tape on the Countertops
- Plastic all Appliances
- Remove Ceiling Lights or Plastic
- Plastic 4′ perimeter of Ceiling (if to remain unpainted)
- Plastic/Blue Tape Cabinet Interiors (most are prefinished materials)
- Furnace filters in Air Ducts
- Gas Water Heaters/Boilers either turned off or prepped safely Many new gas appliance have combustible gas sensors that will be rendered inoperable by overspray or large amounts of paint fumes
- Contact a certified plumber/HVAC or Appliance Installer to assist
- Disassemble/Label Doors and Drawers
- Hardware in plastic baggies
- Hinges numbered—reinstalled in original location (prevents major adjustments)
- Wash
- Liquid No Rinse TSP/Scotch Brite Pad for grease/Hand Oil
- Denatured Alcohol/Microfiber Towel for chemicals/adhesion
- Fill major Imperfections
- Cabinet Seams, Nail Holes, Hardware Holes (if changing)
- Scuff Sand, Vacuum & Tack Rag
- Medium/fine sanding sponges/Random Orbital Sanders w/ 150 grit
- Shop Vac w/drywall bag/filter & brush attachment (removes bulk of dust)
- Microfiber rags barely damp w/ water (Removes Remaining Dust)
- You should be left with a ‘Squeaky Clean’ surface (finger squeaks when rubbed)
- Prime:
- Oil Primer if available, otherwise hybrid (oil/water emulsion) primer Either Spray or brush/roller
- Always perform adhesion test:
- Apply Primer
- Let Dry Overnight
- Test adhesion by scratching with finger nail (“scratch test”)
- Primer should FULLY adhere. If test passed, Prime All
- Either spray doors/drawers flat on drying racks or hanging
- When dry, fill minor imperfections
- Scuff Sand, Vac & Tack
- Caulk all cracks where cabinets meet walls/Crown Molding/Misc
- Topcoat 1:
- Hybrid Enamel or Oil Enamel is preferred (available through all major manufacturers)
- When dry, Scuff, Vac & Tack
- Allow proper drying time
- Follow TDS (Technical Data Sheets)
- Available on all manufacturer’s websites
- They are instruction manuals for the coatings
- Topcoat 2:
- Allow proper drying time
- Reassemble and Adjust
- Fine Enamels require long cure times—many up to 30 days
- Handle with care when reassembling
- Clean Hands, Light Pressure
Nick Slavik is the owner and proprietor of Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co. in New Prague, MN. He’s the newest member of the TOH family, providing pro painting content for sponsors like Behr Paint.
More:
- To learn more about Nick and his company, Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co., to get a free quote, or to watch episodes of Ask a Painter Live please visit NickSlavik.com
- Like Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co. on Facebook
