kIf you've ever painted, or even thought about painting, your kitchen cabinets...you know it can be a stressful task! So many things to consider, and so many variables.. SO many questions!
But the folks at Dixie Belle have made it easy peasy! I painted my kitchen cabinets about two years ago with some random chalk paint and waxed....so I knew I could start with a scuff sanding and GO! Depending on your finish, you may need a primer such as B.O.S.S. or Slick Stick... I painted two coats of the color Palmetto by Dixie Belle Paint Company on the bottom cabinets..and two coats of Tea Rose, also from Dixie Belle, on the top cabinets. Finished all cabinets with two coats of Gator Hide, and voila!!! Easy Peasy!
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This article contains affiliate links... using them costs you nothing extra, yet compensates and supports my small business! Typically an anxiety invoking subject... Let’s talk about top coats... it’s been really hard to find a good one that’s easy to work with, durable AND looks good. Everyone has their preferences, but I’ve personally been through so many it makes my head spin and never really found THE one. Until I found Gator Hide by Dixie Belle Paint Company, that is. I keep asking myself, where has this been all my life? See, I knew it existed but never gave it a try. I is also water-based, which had this oil-based preferring gal a bit skeptical. After reading a few social media comments about being streaky, hard to apply, etc, I pretty much had ruled it out. Nothing else I was using seemed to be doing the job I was seeking...so it was Gator Hide's turn on the chopping block. I’ve been picking up bits here and there on how to use it ‘properly’ so I gave it a go. I don’t know if I’m just too enthusiastic about my work or if it really is that life changing... but I LOVED it. Starting with a damp brush is key, and applying long strokes with a quick hand also helps. Not going back and forth over your strokes, tinting it with your paint color (if applicable), not working in direct sun, and definitely not overworking the product are also some tips that I picked up. At first application I looked at the streaky glare in front of me wondering if I had totally screwed up. But patiently I waited for it to dry ... and it self leveled! The finish I experienced is a satiny smooth surface that was hard as a rock (after two coats). In this instance, I was applying it over No Pain Gel Stain, also by Dixie Belle, and it is oil based so I made sure it was good and dry for at least 72 hours before applying the top coat. Now I’m looking for reasons to use Gator Hide! Put the useful tips stated above to use and watch the magic happen! -XOXO CeCe |
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