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 !!!