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Offline larryt63

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priming new wood cabinets
« on: May 25, 2017, 02:33:38 PM »
which comes first when priming new wood cabinets ? do i putty and caulk cabinet door trim nail holes first or do i spray enamel undercoat first then putty and caulk  ???

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Re: priming new wood cabinets
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2017, 05:07:17 PM »
Prime first, then touch up after putty, no need to prime the caulk, just paint it

Offline MarkSindone

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Re: priming new wood cabinets
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2017, 12:28:33 AM »
Sorry to interrupt, I'm Mark here and just wanted to jump in. Doesn't this solution depend on how much grain you want showing?  Sorry I'm such a newbie with this here, I found some old paint in storage and just wondering what to do with it, so I'm pretty much digging out old wood and having a go with it.
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Offline RichardParker

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Re: priming new wood cabinets
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2017, 08:40:03 PM »
Good luck MarkSindone,  do share pics!
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Offline Conall Smith

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Re: priming new wood cabinets
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2017, 01:54:03 AM »
While painting new wood cabinet the first things you need to do is apply a coat of primer. Once the primer is dry go around and fill any nail holes or imperfections you want to be filled, fill them with wood putty.

Offline mymint87

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Re: priming new wood cabinets
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2017, 07:26:57 PM »
Prime first, then touch up after putty, no need to prime the caulk, just paint it
Totally agree ..simple sound advice, throwing a white or colored prime coat will show you all imperfections that need addressed
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