Looks beautiful! a little tip I pass along to anyone using whit chalk paint. First do two coats of bin shellac base primer, it fills in the wood grain and then you dont have to do as many coats of chalk paint to get good coverage. Also gives what ever you put on top of it better adhesion. Saves you time and money.

Finally, someone that actually explains her work. Thank you so much. 😊👏👏👏👏❤

Ok. I think you just convinced me to paint my kitchen cabinets.

I’m so glad I found your video! My husband and I just bought a house that needs some TLC. I’ve watched numerous videos on painting kitchen cabinets, but you’re the first to mention using floor lacquer to seal them.

Thank you so much for this video!!! Long term updates are so rare, and definitely not with the detail you provided and helpful commentary! There really are no words for the gratitude I have for this video, lol. Really happy to hear that not sanding didn't give you a problem, especially with heavy use. It looks great, and I'm happy for you that you still love it. That's such a great feeling.

Sweet lady... thank you for sharing to the KZfaq world that a home that is lived in get dirty. 😛 is so refreshing to see that a house does not have to look like a show home and can still look inviting. 😍

I just wanted to say thank you for posting this I love that you did this cuz I haven't seen anyone show a time span to show how it holds up especially with chalk paint.

I'm glad I watched this. We're getting ready to paint ours and I was dreading sanding them. And yes, after two years of wear and tear they look great. Thank you

Thank YOU! This just took away all the hesitations I had - and most importantly, made my decision on mixing pure and old white, as I prefer more WHITE too! SO HELPFUL!!!

The reason I haven't painted mine with the chalk paint is the wax thing. THANK YOU for the floor laquer tip! Now I am ready!

WOW! So impressed with your update. Just called HD paint department to see if chalk paint would work for my kitchen. This guy has been a painter for decades and is from the old school and only recommends hi gloss, semi-gloss or satin enamel paint. My sister told me that chalk paint is horrible as it chips off like crazy. I LOVE the idea of using a flooring top coat to protect the finish. Now, I'm sure I'll use the chalk paint and will be very happy with the results. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO SHARE THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION!!!

This was a great I was searching for painting my kitchen cabinets with chalk paint. I wanted to see if someone else thought to paint kitchen cabinets with chalk paint. I did a desk in chalk paint and I used a krylon lacquer over the chalk paint which I love, but was a little nervous about doing my kitchen. I am so glad you did a update and mentioned the lacquer instead of wax it worked great on my desk so I am defiantly going to use it on my cabinets.. Thank you Thank you for this update!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. That was very unselfish of you to give your time. You do an excellent job at this, and I really love the detail you went over. YOU HELPED ME SO MUCH make the right choice.

Thank you for the inspiration. Today is the day....im chalk painting my kitchen cabinets. Really really glad you made this video. UPDATE TO MY COMMENT ABOVE OMG my cabinets look fantastic! I used your method. I cleaned my cabinets with vinegar and warm water n little dish soap. 2 coats chalk white paint...my cabinets were cream. Drys fast so 2 coats polyurethane followed shortly. In 2 sessions of painting over 2 days we were finished. PS i did not use Anne Sloan. Not necessary. Used semi gloss water based paint and ordered chalk paint calcium carbonate additive from Amazon. Combined tgec2 following directions....you save so much. Cabinets are awesome.

For kitchen cabinets I first scrub all exposed surfaces with TSP and a handled brush (such as for hand washing dishes), and rinse thoroughly. When cooking grim is removed and everything is well rinsed I check for dents and dings that need to be addressed. Paintable wood fillet or auto bondo always works well for me. If handles and knobs are being replaced and the placement is different fill those holes as necessary. Sand, wipe away dust and paint. Only time I sand is when filler or bondo is utilized. I topcoat with water-based satin or matte polycrylic. It's fast-drying so 2 to 3 coats in one day is doable if I start early. I usually apply a total of 4 to 5 coats for cabinets. Same with furniture and bathroom vanities. Another paint that works well for me is both chalk and clay based. D.I.Y. Paint is very thick and requires fewer coats. Two coats except on the most frequently utilized areas. I apply 3 coats to all drawer fronts and the most frequently utilized doors = under the sink, those covering drinking cups/glasses, dishes, etc. Soap & water clean-up, no fumes, saturated color and awesome colors. The D.I.Y. paint color White Swan is stunning on cabinets, I am using it on all my bathroom vanities. They also offer Tarnished Pearl and Beadboard but White Swan remains a lovely white regardless of the lighting or the age of the finish.

So happy you did this video after painting your cabinets 2 years ago. It looks good and you offer great advice.

I use "simple green" to clean safely. The Magic Eraser removes the paint little by little. That's why you're seeing the grain showing through. I damaged my white doors with that sponge .

I have about the same amount of cabinets... A few years ago I sanded for two weeks.. Then primed and sanded and primed again and sanded, then painted 2 coats of white cabinet paint... Now they're all chipped and worn, paint is peeling off... Decided to get new ones when these look ugly but your video inspired me to try it your way. Thanks for this, you've got a great style of presentation in your video.

Thank you, this was so useful. I love that you didn’t sand, and used floor paint to seal. Great tips about cleaning, too.

I love that you posted this!!! Thank you!! I did mine in old white and still have yet to seal them. I didn’t want to wax, didn’t dare to clear poly.... so hearing what you did just seal d the deal! Thank you!!!

Great video. Thanks for updating us. What we did with our dark oak cabinets was to degrease with tsp and rinse rinse rinse it off and then sand so you don’t drive the grease into the wood. Sand until you think your done and then sand some more. Two coats of primer allowing a full day between coats to dry. Then two coats of an enamel top coat paint allowing at-least 2 or 3 days to dry between coats. Then let cure couple weeks before putting on hardware and installing. Lots of work but you won’t regret it. We just posted on our channel a 2 and half yr update video on our painting results.

Smart, no wax on kitchen cabinets. I found a wipe on poly clear in satin for mine. Long process with AS painting but worth it!!

Good idea. A poly or lacquer finish is best for kitchens. Grease collects. That’s why I’m not a fan of open shelving

This update was so helpful!!!! And it came up randomly so I'm very grateful!

This is EXACTLY what I needed. Getting ready to paint mine and all the other videos had me quite discouraged. Thank you so much for something simple 😊🙂😊🙂

Annie Sloans floor lacquer Thanks for the tip sounds practical especially on kitchen cabinets..

Thank you for the tip on using the floor lacquer.

This is so helpful. We bought a house 2 years ago that was a flip, and the kitchen was brand new, but the same orangey wood color as your cabinets used to be. I hate it and have wanted to paint them from the beginning. I have used regular paint to paint a bathroom cabinet in the past, and it was a LOT of work, so it's great to know the chalk paint is holding up so well. They look beautiful! I just have to talk my husband into letting me do it ;).

They look good from a distance, but that original coming through would drive me crazy!

Megan, I often toyed with the idea of painting my oak colored kitchen cabinets that are 29 years old but was afraid since I remember my step mother painting hers white many many years ago with less than great results. Now however, after listening to your experience, I think I may do it. Thanks for telling us in detail how you did it and the results. I'm now inspired! Vicky

Thank you Annie, this was very helpful! I’m planning on doing my kitchen in the next few weeks and this was very helpful and honesty.

Very helpful. Thank you! I love the slightly worn look. They look great!

They came out super nice, I'm impressed, thank you

They are beautiful. You did a great job and inspired me. This was a very informative video. Thanks!

I love them they look great! I painted my dinning room table and chairs with this Annie Sloan paint and it is beautiful!!

Great information about the porosity of chalk paint! I had just finished bookmarking all the DIY sites that spoke glowingly about the stuff and figured I'd give it a try. Seemed too good to be true, and you have explained that it is. Good idea to use the floor lacquer instead.

Thank you! Be proud of your kitchen cabinet.

Had to show hubs this video to prove we don't need to sand the cabinets! You did a great job and you're an Inspiration! Thank you!

Very nice! I have the same cabinets... I love this! I even like the hardware! Thank you for sharing! I am planning on doing my cabinets white and my bedroom furniture.....

Great job. There’s always plenty of other ways to do a job but you took a simple path and they turned out great. Really appreciate the fact that you did a follow up and showed warts and all. Great tip about the floor lacquer too. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

Decent job if you don't mind the dark showing through and want a more rustic look. If you want a solid finish that will dry tough and not show through, you'll need to use an acrylic or a waterborne alkyd paint. With those, no lacquer required is required but you will need to clean, sand and prime first. These finishes are much more durable though.

Love your cabinets. Getting ready to remodel my entire kitchen. I am using preused cabinets that I plan to paint all white. Thanks for the info. Love it!!

I really appreciate how you think outside the box when it comes to your projects and do what makes sense to you. Thanks for the cabinet update! I'm subbing. :-)

Great video, thank you for your tips. I’ve been nervous about painting my kitchen cabinets. Thinking of doing the bathroom first!

Thank you, they are so BEAUTIFUL!!

Thank you for this update. It's very helpful and informative. I never would have known the color differences and the tip about the floor lacquer.

I've been painting distressed furniture for years but never used chalk paint. I always use "eggshell" latex acrylic and it's tough as nails, washes well, and really needs no protective coat. Before painting, I use candle wax on the edges I want distressed & that cuts way down on the sanding.

Thank you for this video! I was wondering how all these hand painted pieces hold up! I'm excited to paint my mom's kitchen cabinets now! :)

I just checked out your 2 Year Chalk Painted Kitchen Cabinet Update. I'm trying to decide which paint to use on my kitchen, and this was helpful. I'll be Subscribing and checking out more of your projects.

Thank You for doing this update. like for real this is legit helpful😋👏👏👏👏💝💝💝🌈

I've just painted my kitchen cabinets with chalk paint. I hope within two years they are still okay, like yours! They still look great!

Thanx for this update. Now it is 2020 I wonder how they are holding up. As much as I dread and have tried to find someone to paint my cabinets (which are in great shape) I think after seeing this I will go with the chalk paint. I hate prep and this is the easiest thing you can do and change the whole look of a room!!

Great video, you answered so many questions.

Washing with the magic erase pad is abrasive and is removing the paint. You did a nice job painting. Thanks

Very good information. Honest, simple, to the point. Love the long term update -- so much value in this video. Thanks so much.

I have the same before cabinets going to be painting them soon with this method soon. Thanks for the video

I think the cabinets look great. Thanks for the tips about cleaning with a Mr. Clean magic eraser and the tip about using the floor lacquer instead of waxing.

Thanks so much for this video!! Going to follow your suggestions with the windex, blending old white into the new white, and using floor lacquer rather than wax on my cabinets. Can't wait to get started!

Definitely convinced now, thanks for the update

The lacquer is amazing and your cabinets are fabulous

I have the same kind of cabinets you did so, sent Daughter to get chalk paint - projects x 10!

Cant thank you enough for this video!

Dude I soooooo don't was want to sand my cabinets. I'm going to cite you as a reason I didn't sand lol. Hope that works out. I like the lacquer idea.

I did my bathroom vanity a dark gray and it turned out amazing! Then did rustolium chalk paint sealer. I did not sand but wanted to de gloss so I improvised and used fingernail polish remover on a rag and wiped them down followed by rubbing alcohol. Worked great!

What a great video! Thank you!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. I am doing this this month. I'm so nervous but I need to just do it. Thank you for the update. It totally brought my anxiety level down.

Nice kitchen transformation. Good job!

Has no one thought of using soap and water to clean surfaces?

Thanks for the video. Very detailed with a lot of honest heads up

Your cabinets look like a beautiful white pearl sheen. Gorgeous, gorgeous!

Annie Sloan is the best of the best, she is truly the queen of paint. So glad you chose this brand. Note: I have never rewaxed anything I have chalk painted.

Glad I found you you saved me some steps for painting my cabinets!

Thank you this is so real love videos like this.

They look lovely still! Love your hardware too!

Thank you for the information, so many videos on check painting and never heard some of the info you shared.

I did amy howard and waxed and four years later they look amazing, clean up super easy,,,, the wax hardened and it was amazing, fast forward I am going to do my new oak kitchen .... I dont prep besides cleaning.

3 minutes in and I'm loving your video.I want to.hug you!!!! I got this bright idea a few months ago and you're the best video thus far on the matter🤗🤗🤗 I am.doing this next week 😬😬😬😬. Blessings❤❤

Great job with the video Megan!

Thank you so so much for keeping it real! Really appreciate and like your video 💓

Thank you so much for this useful information. I hope to do mine soon.

Such a great review! I'm about to tackle a similar project🤞 Thanks for the info!

Love this look!

For any pure white paint (and some blues), add 1-2 drops of black tint to get rid of the translucent effect and improve coverage. Ceiling paint does not require this step. Thanks for sharing the update on your project!

Great Video!. I wish there were more online like this.

They look beautiful! My husband said no to painting our cabinets in the kitchen, but that’s ok. Magic erasers are really harsh. They do remove paint. I’ve ruined a wall and so has my MIL.

This is very helpful thank you!

I just came across your video because I am thinking of painting my cabinets and I heard you mention Delightful Digs. Small world... I live in Va Beach too! Thanks for this great tutorial.

always start with primer saves on top coats

Thank you for your tutorial.. I mixed old world with white and yes 2 coats so far and I’ll be using the acrylic to finish. I finish a bathroom vanity cabinet with cream wax and it’s softer feel but needs touch ups

Thank you for making this video, i just recently came across the chalk paint method for furniture and looking to do kitchen cabinets and my kitchen table and I always wanted to know how long it was going to last and what it would look like years later so thank you in addition great tip to use the floor lacquer

I used her chalk paint as well and sealed them with minwax polycrylic..1 yr now and they look amazing

Your kitchen looks lovely! I am desperate to paint mine and plan on taking a few days off soon to do it. I was planning on using a paint sprayer ....... will the chalk paint work in a sprayer? I am going to do the 50/50 mix like you suggested but I thought the sprayer would save me tons of time and avoid brush marks that would make me crazy lol ....

Your cabinets look very nice! I went looking for a video that showed how they were after use. I am glad to see it has held up. I am starting mine this weekend.

Thanks for the tip really helpful 👌❤

Thanks! This helps so much!!

Thank you for this video. It's rare wen we see it afterwards

Super helpful, thanks❣

I'm wanting to paint my oak mantle and your video is very helpful. Thank you !

Great video on painting cabinets, just want to comment on the magic eraser...It was brought to my attention that they are somewhat like a micro sandpaper, that may be why the edges are worn away. I would not recommend them to clean a chalk painted project unless you want the gradual worn look. Thanks for sharing your process

So nice, lots of cabinets. Ton of work!