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Old 12-13-2023, 05:48 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by TiltonBB View Post
About 10 years ago I painted over oak cabinets with very little preparation.

I used color tinted bonding primer and then painted the second coat with the actual color. They have held up very well and with new hinges and handles look fine.

If you use bonding primer be sure to wear gloves. It is a lot harder to get off of your hands than regular latex paint.
I was told by my painter that he hates doing oak because the grain still shows through? Can you see the grain in yours?
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