Comments on: DIY: Painted Thrift Store Cabinet

By: Lux

Lux — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:06:16 +0000

Thanks so much for all your great tips Kate. I had the same problem with the Miniwax polyurethane turining my freshly painted high gloss white table an ugly yellow. Can I try to sand the poly off and add another coat of the white paint, and if so, what poly do you recomend for a high traffic kitchen table?

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:39:25 +0000

What kind of polyurethane do you use?? Mine turned my painted piece yellow after a couple weeks. :( Is there a way to take the yellow off without redoing the whole piece?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:29:02 +0000

I’ve stumbled across your blog today and I’m very impressed. You’ve inspired me to start my own blog – I’ve been repurposing furniture for 15 years – wow, can’t believe that much time has passed.

I do have a question I notice you recommend sealing many of your products with a wipe on coat of polyurethane. Do you ever experience any yellowing over the paint?

My first project I painted a headboard a beautiful granny smith apple color. I purchased a waterbased urethane called polycyrlic and it turned the color to dingy brown. I had to let it dry, sand and repaint the apple green again. I decided not to put any coat on it and I’m amazed at how well it has held up over the years. I purchased a valspar cabinet paint in a satin finish and had lowes color it for me.

Look forward to your reply.

By: Fabienne

Fabienne — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:25:41 +0000

I just loooove all you work, I just bought a cabinet in dark wood and I want to paint it in white.
You are a great inspiration :-)
And thanks for all your information because I need it !!!

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By: Sami

Sami — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:56:29 +0000

If you get drips while spray painting, you can remove them immediately by using painter's tape. Just put tape over the drip and peel off — drip gone! Repaint and you're good to go!

By: amy

amy — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:52:54 +0000

I have just found your blog and soooo excited!! whoo hoo!! I am dying to try some of your tricks!! I have a question tho..what type of brush did you use? mine always leave the brush marks. If you use a roller, again, what kind? and what kind of poly did you use? thanks!

By: Kelly K

Kelly K — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:58:27 +0000

This turned out beautiful! I love to paint ugly furniture!

By: Nellie's Cozy place

Nellie's Cozy place — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:36:30 +0000

Hello,
Came from Kimba's to check you out. Love what you did with that cabinet, it is truly a treasure. I love anything white, don't know what it is about it, but just love it!!
You did a remarkable job and I bet your daughter just loves it. I like how you decorated it and put the mirror over it as well. Very Classy. I will definitely stop by again. Come visit me if you get a chance.
Blessings, Nellie