Which paint for original kitchen slidding door
Hi,
We have an orginal kitchen which was paint. I am planning to repaint all the slidding doors and I am looking for some paint recommendation (acrylic vs. oil base, finish: satin?, brand).
Thanks,
Xavier
I'd recommend using satin finish, oil base paint. Humidity can cause latex paint to be sticky/rubbery and therefore not slide well. Also, if the last paint layer on the slider/cabinet was oil base, latex paint will not adhere well. Lightly sand any glossy surfaces and consider using a thin coat of primer finished with a top coat of paint.
In terms of brand names, I've always been happy with Benjamin Moore.
To be extra sure of your process, materials, and color, you could consider getting a quart size of your materials and doing only one pair of doors in an inconspicuous area as a test run (like your master bedroom vanity doors).
Jake,
Thanks. Great. You've just confirmed my thought (oil better than acrylic, satin to keep the original sheen). I guess I know what I will do for memorial day week end :-)
We are new in Willow glenn area: we moved March 27th after a month of remodelling (ourselves). Feel free to stop by: 2257 Fairhill lane.
Cheers,
Annabel and Xavier
