Comments on: A Painter in Your Pocket: Let’s Talk Finishes

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:00:27 +0000

In reply to Harry.

Hi Harry – I wrote a post on my favorite paints for cabinets here – https://evolutionofstyleblog.com/2017/06/advance-vs-breakthrough.html. It should have all of the info you need!

By: Harry

Harry — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 17:36:04 +0000

Hey Jenny.
First off, thank you for all the info. I am familiar with much of the work you take on and am curious about what your opinion is on finish coats. What is your preferred type of paint for kitchen cabinet finishing? I am sourcing materials for painting several banks of Honey Oak cabinets. What type of paint is the most practical? most durable? Easiest to apply? This project needs the best materials. Thanks in advance for input you have.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:17:58 +0000

In reply to Kathy V,. Thanks Kathy! Sometimes experimenting with finishes can be a bit daunting, and I can be intimidated by it as well. But it's really rewarding when you finally get the look you've been wanting!

By: Kathy V,

Kathy V, — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 03:26:11 +0000

Love that finish, Jenny. I sometimes challenge myself to figure out how different finishes could be accomplished, but I’m to chicken to actually TRY it. Your willingness to work through this is inspiring. Thanks for sharing the entire process, especially how you corrected your first attempt. You’re giving me courage to give finishing a try.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:41:38 +0000

In reply to Suzy @ Worthing Court. Thanks Suzy! Hopefully you'll be able to learn from my mistakes. ;-)

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:41:15 +0000

In reply to June. I didn't know there was a buyouts store where the Flower Factory was? I just recently heard that Flower Factory closed, so I'm wondering if something else is going to go in there, but it's just not open yet? Is that possible? Keep me posted on any developments!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:40:07 +0000

In reply to Debbie. Sometimes winging it is the best way to get your feet wet and learn more about paint! I'm getting braver and braver, the more that I work with it!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:39:26 +0000

In reply to Pamela Allen. So the landlord said you can paint them, but not white? Hmmm, can you go with another light neutral, that's not white? I'm currently painting some kitchen cabinets for a client, and am going with Revere Pewter (Benjamin Moore). Still light and it will be bright, but not white! Lots of great non-white options out there, but why is your landlord so against white cabinets? Just curious. :-)

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:30:57 +0000

Jenny, thanks for sharing, it turned out great, nice job! I’m not as talented, knowledgeable about paint or as brave as you to just wing it, gosh I wish I was though.
I’m sure your client will be very happy!

By: Pamela Allen

Pamela Allen — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:14:42 +0000

This piece turned out beautifully. I would love to do this to my kitchen cabinets, but all the steps are daunting to say the least. The cabinets are that 1970’s orange pine as well. The landlord gave me the go ahead to change the color as long as it’s not white. The problem is, the kitchen is so dark it needs light cabinets. Sigh! I have been living with this dark, orange kitchen for two years. Any ideas?