Prep for Paint & Stain
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Building Media Center CABINETS
What happens here
Thoroughly sand all assembled cabinet units, drawer faces, and door panels with 120-grit sandpaper (and 220-grit for a smoother finish if desired). Mask off the interior of any cabinets that are not being painted (or will be stained a different color). Apply a coat of all-purpose interior/exterior primer (Kilz 2) to all surfaces to be painted using a Wagner Flexio 3500 paint sprayer. Allow to dry, then lightly sand with 220-grit to knock down any raised grain. Follow with several coats of high-quality paint (Benjamin Moore Advance in Vintage Vogue green) using the sprayer for a smooth, even finish. For the floating shelves, apply a walnut-colored stain (Minwax Gel Stain) and wipe clean, ensuring desired color saturation. Top coat with polyurethane or clear finish for durability.
Goal: Sand all cabinet components, apply primer, spray paint the cabinet units, and stain the floating shelves.
Tools and materials
- Gloves
- Paint Can Opener
- Paint Stirrer
- Painter's Tape
- Plastic Sheeting
- Rags
- Random Orbital Sander
- Sandpaper (120-grit
- 220-grit)
- Sawhorses
- Kilz 2 All-Purpose Primer Kilz
- Minwax Gel Stain (Walnut) Minwax
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