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Hi Wes, I love watching your videos and you do a thorough job explaining ... but, I would love to see a little more explanation on viscosity and adjustments on the gun. especially when spraying the thick latex types from your favorite orange or blue box stores. Thumbs up. Cheers.
Nice video but you could take 30 seconds to give the info regarding compressor and gun settings for the paint your using. These can be important information for the newbee painting his or her cabinets.
Love your videos on finishes Wes! I was wondering if you could tell us more about your spray booth setup sometime. I have a small spray booth for some craft painting and feel like I spend as much time maintaining it as I do painting in it. I would love to see an in depth look at a professional setup.
I agree - complete newbie to spraying - so any tips would be very welcome. I would also appreciate more details on the actual paint materials used, as I only learnt about the clear lacquer finish from your video. I assumed all paint applied was white. Thank you.
@@WoodworkingWithWes awesome Wes! That would be great! Not just features though but if you have recommended products or sources too that would be super helpful. My issue in particular is keeping down the cost but keeping up the airflow on filter media. Thanks!!
Hi Wes, great video but maybe in the future can you make another video about your equipment. I have been using an airless sprayer with Benjamin M. Advanced paint and final result was just ok. I'm really interested in your equipment (compressor, spray guns) a bit more thoroughly, with the types of paint. Again thanks for ths video!
A great video as always and the advice of "put a little spackle on your finger and rub it into your crack" will be with me forever. Now, where are my car keys I need to go to A & E (accident and emergency).
I have been painting for many years and never put more than 2 coats of primer and one coat of the finishing paint. I also use spot putty for my patch outs
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. czcams.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
Hello Wes. Great videos, thanks a lot. When painting shaker doors, how do you avoid that, by extension/contraction the non-painted parts of the panel become visible? What about giving the panel 1-2 coats prior assembly? Thanks, Björn
Hi Wes. I'm loving the videos. We're getting ready to move and I'm hoping to not only build the new house but all the cabinets. My question is this: with paint grade doors why not just use MDF for the entire construction?
Hi David...although MDF is a good paint grade material in certain areas, it does not have the strength to hold screws and nails like hardwood does. For instance, if you were building a door, the panel would be fine out of MDF but the frame should be hardwood. Same in building a cabinet...areas that require nails and screws should be hardwood to build a better cabinet. Thanks for watching, Wes
I am wanted to know if when you use the gravity gun for painting cabinets, does the gun you use handle all types of paint such as enamel, acrylic, and latex? or only certain types of paint. I ask cause in the video I see you use vinyl primer only. Thank you much!
Thanks for the video. Quick question and I apologize if someone else already asked this. Are repairs more difficult on a door finished this way (tinted primer/clear top coat) than one with primer then tinted topcoat? I know clear always tends to lay down better so I see the advantage. Thanks in advance.
Hi Joshua...sorry for the delay ! I don't think the repair method is any better with one application or the other. Of course, they are different...I think it is mainly a matter of getting use to what you are working with. Thanks for watching, Wes
A quick question please. If I have the time would you suggest spraying the center panel of a craftsman style cabinet door prior to assembly? Perhaps at least a primer coat and one color coat. I would spray the entire finished door again once assembled. My grave concern is wood movement and shrinkage revealing an unpainted line at the groove. If my concern is unwarranted, I will rest easier. Thank!
I have reddish cabinets Im not sure what kind of wood... but theyre real wood as far as I can see and very nice, but just so dark for a small kitchen. I want to paint them white but really want it to look professional. Would you think an amateur could spray paint their cabinets? Im on a budget. Id love to see a longer video on this about the whole process. Thanks love your channel.
Great presentation, Wes. Well presented and great content. A question that I hope you will answer: several cabinet doors and drawer fronts in my 7 year old kitchen were damaged by a leaking pipe. These are wood frames with MDF center panels. My wife does not like the dark line that is visible (on all our cabinets, not just the damaged ones) between the center panel and frame. Can these gaps be filled as part of the preparation and with what? Thanks.
Hi...the sanding sponge I use is a "fine" grit. I use a separate gun for lacquer to eliminate contamination. I personally like the gravity gun for paint and the cup gun for lacquer, just a personal choice. Thanks for watching. Wes
Hi Wes, cool video! I was wondering how you guys address touch-ups onsite if anything ever gets scratched or damaged? Can it be addressed with a brush or does it have to be taken back to the shop? Thanks!
Thanks for the video, great information. Can you tell me about the paint you're using? I see the vinyl primer from the video but is there an additional paint you use? Maybe when you say paint you're talking about the primer. I'm thinking of it like wall primer and then the wall paint being two separate things. Maybe it's different with cabinets. I'm just learning now and trying to figure out what materials will and won't work in the cheap gravity feed hvlp I just purchased to practice with. Also do you thin the primer/paint or is that not necessary with the products you're using. Thanks.
The tinted primer sealer is my color coat...making it a one-step process. I don't thin my paint as it is unnecessary with my product. After the 3 to 4 coat primer sealer step just a clear top coat of pre-cat lacquer finishes the job. Thanks for watching. Wes
Hi Wes, great video. I've recently (3 months now) have started painting cabinet doors in a shop and I get okay results. But I'm wondering what your saw horse set up is there as well as your ventilation? Sometimes I feel as thought mine is not good enough and I don't know what I need to improve
Hi...the saw horses you have seen me use in the paint shop are just the fold up type that you can purchase at your local big box hardware store. I spray my doors one at a time in front of the filter wall of my spray booth giving me clean air from behind as it removes the over spray through the filters. Thanks for watching. Wes
The compressor just needs to be large enough to maintain air flow pressure for the entire door. I have painted with compressors as small as a 10 gallon tank but I think that is probably the minimum. Thank you for watching. Wes
Thank you Wes. I really appreciate your videos. Very easy to watch. I am planning to paint my cabinets white and I intend to use the same guns you did. Which brand and type of paint works best with these guns?
I was able to see that you are using a white vinyl primer. Are you using the primer as your finish paint coat? I guess that is where I am somewhat confused.
I the golden oak cabinets and want to tone them down some. Is it possible to change them to a more white oak finish - something less yellowish to brighten up my kitchen area? Your tips on sanding are excellent btw!
Great video. I painted my kitchen cabinets a couple of years ago and tried everything..including a sprayer, to get a factory like finish. I spent hours/days prepping my doors. First attempt ever at spraying and I had a hot mess on my hands. It spit paint out on the doors. I about cried. Long story short I ended up switching to rolling them and they came out ok. I would like to make new shaker style doors and I think I might try my hand at spraying again. Would be great to know the hand action needed to get a smooth finish. I've watched several videos on spraying techniques and I see that everyone that sprays takes their hand off the spray handle once they pass over the door and then quickly start spraying again right before you make contact with the door. Is that so if the spray gun starts spitting you can quickly avoid spraying the door?
Most times it's not the hand action it's the adjustment of the air to the paint gun. Once you hold your hand in a steady 6-8 inches from your projects it doesn't matter if you release the gun trigger or not
@@Blessings62 thank you for the response. I’m still contemplating trying to spray again. I had a hot mess on my hands the first time I tried it a couple years ago. I’ve been thinking about getting one of those Wagoner sprayers. I think it’s the 3500 that comes with 2 different cups.
@@MP-yz6sbThey say to practice spraying water onto cardboard to test the mist and your technique. After, when you're ready to paint, test the paint on cardboard as well to make sure it comes out the way you want.
Thanks for the video. Great demo. Only starting into spraying. Noticed you use a different type of gun for the top coat. Wondering why. Also you mentioned pre-catalysed varnish, what is this and is it water or oil based. Thanks.
Hi...I use a different gun for the lacquer because I get a smoother finish than the gun that I use for paint. Pre-cat lacquer is a standard finish available at most retail paint outlets and is also available in water base. Thank you. Wes
"Is also available in water base". Does this mean you used oil based? I'm trying to pin down a brand and type because I've seen a couple channels mention that using a sealer over the paint (white specifically) may cause yellowing. At 4:15 you mention the product, but very unclear to me. Is that the vinyl sealer or is that the paint? Trying to pin down the brands and types of vinyl sealers and you didn't mention using one, but I'm assuming you did because you didn't use a primer. Sorry, I'm new to all this.
Just a regular flat paint. But, from a professional standpoint, if they are for kitchen or bathroom, use a sheen at least satin. Easier to clean and will withstand heat and humidity better.
Very informative video, thanks. Do you have any recommendation for a durable kitchen cabinet finish that I can use in California ? I’m not sure I can purchase the ML Campbell solvent based products you use. Thanks
Benjamin Moore "Advance" paint is the best cabinet paint in CA. I am in the Greater Palm Springs Area and I use it all the time. It's an incredible product.
In Wes' use he takes advantage of the stability, smoothness and paint-ability of MDF. As a small vertical panel it won't be supporting any weight (like a shelf) or receiving any hardware. If you were to frame with it, normal usage or its own weight would pull the hardware right out. MDF does not hold a screw well. The edge would also need hiding, with perhaps a laminate strip.
If your using a cup gun turn of the air to atomize the product so a single stream comes out the nozzle. That stream should come out about 2-3 ft in front of you. Then add air to atomize the fluid. That is a great starting point. If your using a pump system like Kremlin. 30psi on fluid and 20psi(when trigger pulled) on the air
I’m really struggling with figuring out how to troubleshoot my sprayer’s volume and the paint viscosity. The viscosity is correct, according to the sprayer’s manual, but all I’m seeing is a bunch of liquid dots all over the cabinet N’s surface. Am I not spraying enough paint? Should it essentially look like a layer of liquid? I thought it was supposed to go on thinner, but it’s not working like I thought it would. I’m also working on a prefinished cabinet from Home Depot that I roughed up with an orbital sander because that’s the one that was in stock in the size I needed…is that my problem?
Here is a video on the channel to watch czcams.com/video/GC65xp1JjC0/video.html As far as the air compressor, I have run a paint shop with a small compressor before...make sure it provides a steady flow of air and you will be fine. Thanks for watching. Wes
I do not thin my primer sealer and when building a paint grade door, I use wood that doesn't require a grain filler. Thank you Sean for visiting the channel. Wes
3-4 coats of the WVP, and sanding between each coat , has never presented a problem in giving me the perfect painted surface. I then spray 2 coats of clear top coat for the final finish. Thanks for watching. Wes
hello good afternoon, I have a question if you answer me I would appreciate it, I would like to know what kind of primer you put on it and also the lacquer and so I can use it
Hi, Wes Beautiful finish! I see that you were using the ML Campbell White Vinyly Primer - was this your primer & paint? I’m confused where the paint came in.
Hi Wes! Newbie here with questions about product: I've never heard of vinyl paint/primer - is that water based or oil based? Also, I have never heard of clear coating a coat of paint - why do you do that? My project is to paint over a vinyl clad mdf structure for use in a bathroom, what product would you use for this application? And thanks for a great video on spray painting. You make it look so easy.
Sorry John...I am not familiar with vinyl clad MDF. My primer is oil based and because it is only a primer I seal it with a clear top coat to give it a durable final finish. Thanks for watching, Wes
Glad you are enjoying the videos. In this video, I used a tinted primer sealer as my color coat which you should be able to find a similar product through your retail paint supplier. Thanks for watching, Wes
Dear Sir, like I've mentioned my daughter and I are planning to ceruse her motorhome cabinets,we've ran into a snag, paint stores are not allowing the general public to access glaze, here in northern Ontario Canada we have been denied glaze unless we are cabinet manufacturer or a "auto paint store" to acquire the glaze! Can you help us?
There's a couple ways. What I do, is I spray those areas first long ways. Meaning the stiles are the longest part (top to bottom) so spray how those lay like outlining a box. Then spray rest of door. Or, while holding down trigger, moving quickly, spray continuesly from one side to the other. Hope that makes sense.
can you please do a video on various top coats out there, Polyurethane vs polycrylic vs Lacquer vs acrylic, water base vs oil base. How to prevent yellowing on top coats. Shellac vs water base primers. When to use them and when not to. There is a lot of products out, can get very confusing
Hi Wes, great video. Can you please steer me in the right direction. Long story short we had a leak and as a result needed to replace some kitchen cabinets and paint remaining cabinets to match. When we renovated our kitchen cabinets about 16 years ago the painter used a laquer finish, because it was suppose to be more smoother and last longer, they are still holding up today pretty good. Anyway, now we need to repaint the entire kitchen, I got a bid for 3,000! By the way my kitchen is not huge, I was floored at the price. So we are going to diy sort of, i was told that in order to repaint, we need to get the laquer finish off of the cabinets, I don’t think they are real wood but more like a solid plywood (I’m guessing) do you think we should use a liquid sandpaper or actual sandpaper, then some sort of primer, then the actual paint? Should they be sprayed for a smoother finish? Should I use semi gloss for kitchen, I am so overwhelmed here, I have a painter, I think, but I want to make sure they don’t cut corners and then paint strips off later. I appreciate and value your time and thank you very much, I hope I hear back. HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS
Have you tried PPG Breakthrough satin paint? I'm hoping to "get the job done" rather than doing it 4x over plus a finish topcoat. I'm hoping to prime what I currently have and then spray paint one time and "be done".
I have run a paint shop with as small as a 10 to 15 gallon mobile compressor. Just experiment with your sprayer and compressor settings to get the desired effect that you are after. Thanks Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes thanks Wes and that’s what I figured. Do you ever get any yellowing when spraying this way. Great videos by the way. Love all your videos and tips. Also is that your shop that you are spraying in. It’s beautiful and I love the booth
After completing the sanding of your door, the next step is a tinted primer sealer that primes, seals and is my color coat all in one step. I use my product right out of the can, no thinning. I then finish it off with a top coat of clear, pre-cat lacquer. Thanks for watching, Wes
Great content as always! Love how you draw on the years of experience and manage to keep it simple with great results. Every. Time.
Thank you so very much...I really appreciate your comments and continued support. Wes
Hi Wes, I love watching your videos and you do a thorough job explaining ... but, I would love to see a little more explanation on viscosity and adjustments on the gun. especially when spraying the thick latex types from your favorite orange or blue box stores. Thumbs up. Cheers.
Great vid Wes ! So true about those little tiny cracks that show up no matter how well you glue . Paint finds them
Right? Hey thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment. Wes
Thank you Wes for all you do! I've learn so much!
Very welcome...thank you for being part of our community. I appreciate the comment, Wes
Great video Wes! I always enjoy seeing how you create your fabulous work!👌👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks John for always being in my corner...I really appreciate your support. Wes
spraying some cabinets next week for a customer it's going to be my first time. thanks for the tips Mr.Wes 🙏
Glad you enjoyed the video. I am sure you will do great, thanks Wes
A no nonsense man! Great info.
Thank you for visiting...glad you enjoyed the video. Wes
Each time i watch ur videos i learn something new , thanks mate u r great
Happy to hear that! Thank you so very much! Wes
Lovely. Well done
Many thanks!
Perfection for sure, excellent process.
Thank you for the kind words 😀 Wes
Great tips, thank you.
Perfectly defined..I really like your all the videos
Thank you very much...Wes
Nice video but you could take 30 seconds to give the info regarding compressor and gun settings for the paint your using. These can be important information for the newbee painting his or her cabinets.
Good video. Thanks for the breakdown .
Glad it was helpful! Thank you.
Thanks for your video I found it very useful for a beginner like me.
Glad it was helpful!
Just a tip on spray painting, keep the tip of the gun perpendicular to the suface being painted. The paint will be even across the surface.
Also, it will yield a more uniform paint film thickness across the piece.
Awesome video! Very informative. Would appreciate a little more info on brand and type of materials (paint) used. Thanks!!
At time stamp 4:15 paint information is given on the video. Thanks for watching. Wes
I love the MlCambell Clawlock primer. You can make all grain dissapear.
I am not familiar with that product...I will have to check it out! Thanks, Wes
Omg Thank you so much I learned too much 🙏
Happy to help...thanks for watching. Wes
Hello, thank you for your videos they are very helpful. I just have a quick question, do you lightly sand between your final lacquer coats?
Yes I do! Thanks for watching ! Wes
Love your videos on finishes Wes! I was wondering if you could tell us more about your spray booth setup sometime. I have a small spray booth for some craft painting and feel like I spend as much time maintaining it as I do painting in it. I would love to see an in depth look at a professional setup.
Hi Alec...that's a great idea. I will put that on our schedule to show features of a paint booth set-up. Thanks for watching. Wes
I agree - complete newbie to spraying - so any tips would be very welcome. I would also appreciate more details on the actual paint materials used, as I only learnt about the clear lacquer finish from your video. I assumed all paint applied was white. Thank you.
@@WoodworkingWithWes awesome Wes! That would be great! Not just features though but if you have recommended products or sources too that would be super helpful. My issue in particular is keeping down the cost but keeping up the airflow on filter media. Thanks!!
I also hit subscribe and then came back to look for more info about the painting booth.
Hi Wes, great video but maybe in the future can you make another video about your equipment. I have been using an airless sprayer with Benjamin M. Advanced paint and final result was just ok. I'm really interested in your equipment (compressor, spray guns) a bit more thoroughly, with the types of paint. Again thanks for ths video!
Hi David...we hope to make a more in depth video on our spraying methods and equipment in the future. Thanks for watching. Wes
A great video as always and the advice of "put a little spackle on your finger and rub it into your crack" will be with me forever. Now, where are my car keys I need to go to A & E (accident and emergency).
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I was laughing when he said that!
So much details thank you so much 🙏 # 1st time homebuyer and diyer
Thank you for your kind words...glad it was helpful. Wes
Nice, would be great if you mentioned what paint and top coat you are using.
I have been painting for many years and never put more than 2 coats of primer and one coat of the finishing paint.
I also use spot putty for my patch outs
Wes has a strong Bob Ross vibe. Proud.
the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. czcams.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
Great video, Wes. Is the order of operations - primer, paint, top coat sealer?
Hey Wes. Awesome videos. Quick question. What top coat would you use to put on Benjamin Moore Auro water based paint on kitchen cabinet. Thanks!!
Great vid
Thank you very much!! Wes
Hello Wes.
Great videos, thanks a lot.
When painting shaker doors, how do you avoid that, by extension/contraction the non-painted parts of the panel become visible?
What about giving the panel 1-2 coats prior assembly?
Thanks, Björn
Hi Wes. I'm loving the videos. We're getting ready to move and I'm hoping to not only build the new house but all the cabinets. My question is this: with paint grade doors why not just use MDF for the entire construction?
Hi David...although MDF is a good paint grade material in certain areas, it does not have the strength to hold screws and nails like hardwood does. For instance, if you were building a door, the panel would be fine out of MDF but the frame should be hardwood. Same in building a cabinet...areas that require nails and screws should be hardwood to build a better cabinet. Thanks for watching, Wes
Great video Wes! One question, what grit do you prefer for each sanding? Thanks!
Hi Lawrence...sanding between color coats I use a "fine" sanding sponge. Thanks for watching, Wes
I am wanted to know if when you use the gravity gun for painting cabinets, does the gun you use handle all types of paint such as enamel, acrylic, and latex? or only certain types of paint. I ask cause in the video I see you use vinyl primer only. Thank you much!
Thanks for the video. Quick question and I apologize if someone else already asked this. Are repairs more difficult on a door finished this way (tinted primer/clear top coat) than one with primer then tinted topcoat? I know clear always tends to lay down better so I see the advantage. Thanks in advance.
Hi Joshua...sorry for the delay ! I don't think the repair method is any better with one application or the other. Of course, they are different...I think it is mainly a matter of getting use to what you are working with. Thanks for watching, Wes
And also what aize needle do you use on sprayer and how do you adjust the apray gun too?
A quick question please. If I have the time would you suggest spraying the center panel of a craftsman style cabinet door prior to assembly? Perhaps at least a primer coat and one color coat. I would spray the entire finished door again once assembled. My grave concern is wood movement and shrinkage revealing an unpainted line at the groove. If my concern is unwarranted, I will rest easier. Thank!
hey did he ever get back to you in a private message regarding your question? Ive often thought of this same question
Nice work! What spray tips are you using in the guns?
You buerk
I like your video, you explain everything very well. Thank you!
I have only one question - what is the diameter of the nozzle you spray with?
Sorry don't know exactly...I just used the nozzle that came with the sprayer right out of the box. Thanks for watching, Wes
I have reddish cabinets Im not sure what kind of wood... but theyre real wood as far as I can see and very nice, but just so dark for a small kitchen. I want to paint them white but really want it to look professional. Would you think an amateur could spray paint their cabinets? Im on a budget. Id love to see a longer video on this about the whole process. Thanks love your channel.
We are currently making several videos on finishing and will add your request to the list. Keep watching...thanks. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes Excellent - as per my post above I would be very interested in this too. Really informative videos.
What is the gravity fill gun you use. It looks like it works good. Looking to find one
It's a Husky and I bought it from Home Depot and it does work great. Thanks for watching. Wes
I wish you lived near chicago I’ve been looking into getting my kitchen cabinets painted
Maybe one day! Thanks for watching, Wes
Great presentation, Wes. Well presented and great content. A question that I hope you will answer: several cabinet doors and drawer fronts in my 7 year old kitchen were damaged by a leaking pipe. These are wood frames with MDF center panels. My wife does not like the dark line that is visible (on all our cabinets, not just the damaged ones) between the center panel and frame. Can these gaps be filled as part of the preparation and with what?
Thanks.
Hi...you can caulk between the panel and frame with a non-silicone tub and tile caulk. Then do your final sand and paint. Hope this helps, Wes
Thank you!
Whats the ratio you dilute the pain to?
Great video! Just 2 questions..what grit sandpaper for sanding between coats and why did you use a different spray gun for the laquer finish?
Hi...the sanding sponge I use is a "fine" grit. I use a separate gun for lacquer to eliminate contamination. I personally like the gravity gun for paint and the cup gun for lacquer, just a personal choice. Thanks for watching. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes Thanks for the reply Wes.
Hi Wes, cool video! I was wondering how you guys address touch-ups onsite if anything ever gets scratched or damaged? Can it be addressed with a brush or does it have to be taken back to the shop? Thanks!
It all depends on the damage, sometimes we have do both. Thanks for watching, Wes
Awesome work...Please do a video on how you transport the painted cabinet doors to the customer
Great suggestion...we will put your request on our list. Thank you very much, I appreciate you visiting. Wes
Thanks for the video, great information. Can you tell me about the paint you're using? I see the vinyl primer from the video but is there an additional paint you use? Maybe when you say paint you're talking about the primer. I'm thinking of it like wall primer and then the wall paint being two separate things. Maybe it's different with cabinets. I'm just learning now and trying to figure out what materials will and won't work in the cheap gravity feed hvlp I just purchased to practice with. Also do you thin the primer/paint or is that not necessary with the products you're using. Thanks.
The tinted primer sealer is my color coat...making it a one-step process. I don't thin my paint as it is unnecessary with my product. After the 3 to 4 coat primer sealer step just a clear top coat of pre-cat lacquer finishes the job. Thanks for watching. Wes
Thank you for sharing this video. What type of paint do you use?
I use a spray primer sealer for my color coats and a clear pre cat lacquer for my top coat. Thank you for watching. Wes
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Thanks
Hi Wes. Thanks for the video. Can you tell me what grit sponge you use in between each coat. Thank you.
The sanding sponges that I use for all my work are just labeled "fine". Thanks for watching, Wes
Hi Wes, great video. I've recently (3 months now) have started painting cabinet doors in a shop and I get okay results. But I'm wondering what your saw horse set up is there as well as your ventilation? Sometimes I feel as thought mine is not good enough and I don't know what I need to improve
Hi...the saw horses you have seen me use in the paint shop are just the fold up type that you can purchase at your local big box hardware store. I spray my doors one at a time in front of the filter wall of my spray booth giving me clean air from behind as it removes the over spray through the filters. Thanks for watching. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes thanks!
What paint did you use for the 2 coats ??
Hey Wes, What kind of compressor are you using to run that gun? I have several but not sure if they would run a paint gun or not....
The compressor just needs to be large enough to maintain air flow pressure for the entire door. I have painted with compressors as small as a 10 gallon tank but I think that is probably the minimum. Thank you for watching. Wes
Thank you Wes. I really appreciate your videos. Very easy to watch. I am planning to paint my cabinets white and I intend to use the same guns you did. Which brand and type of paint works best with these guns?
I was able to see that you are using a white vinyl primer. Are you using the primer as your finish paint coat? I guess that is where I am somewhat confused.
Yes...the tinted primer is the final paint coat sealed with a clear top coat (precat lacquer) Thanks Wes
What brand of lacquer
Hello Wes,
Can you tell me what kind of primer you used and what kind of paint and what type of finish?
What is the settings on the air gun? And compressor?
What do you recommend using where mdf goes into grove so that a crack doesn’t appear later or on any offer joints?
I've seen people caulk the joint that way it fill the joint and you don't see a shadow later
I the golden oak cabinets and want to tone them down some. Is it possible to change them to a more white oak finish - something less yellowish to brighten up my kitchen area? Your tips on sanding are excellent btw!
Watch for an upcoming video in the next few weeks on a finish that addresses your question. Thanks for watching. Wes
That's so nice of you,,,,,,,, hello 👋 Julu how are you doing I hope you are having a wonderful day.
Great video. I painted my kitchen cabinets a couple of years ago and tried everything..including a sprayer, to get a factory like finish. I spent hours/days prepping my doors. First attempt ever at spraying and I had a hot mess on my hands. It spit paint out on the doors. I about cried. Long story short I ended up switching to rolling them and they came out ok. I would like to make new shaker style doors and I think I might try my hand at spraying again. Would be great to know the hand action needed to get a smooth finish. I've watched several videos on spraying techniques and I see that everyone that sprays takes their hand off the spray handle once they pass over the door and then quickly start spraying again right before you make contact with the door. Is that so if the spray gun starts spitting you can quickly avoid spraying the door?
Most times it's not the hand action it's the adjustment of the air to the paint gun. Once you hold your hand in a steady 6-8 inches from your projects it doesn't matter if you release the gun trigger or not
@@Blessings62 thank you for the response. I’m still contemplating trying to spray again. I had a hot mess on my hands the first time I tried it a couple years ago. I’ve been thinking about getting one of those Wagoner sprayers. I think it’s the 3500 that comes with 2 different cups.
@@MP-yz6sbThey say to practice spraying water onto cardboard to test the mist and your technique. After, when you're ready to paint, test the paint on cardboard as well to make sure it comes out the way you want.
Thanks for the video. Great demo. Only starting into spraying. Noticed you use a different type of gun for the top coat. Wondering why. Also you mentioned pre-catalysed varnish, what is this and is it water or oil based. Thanks.
Hi...I use a different gun for the lacquer because I get a smoother finish than the gun that I use for paint. Pre-cat lacquer is a standard finish available at most retail paint outlets and is also available in water base. Thank you. Wes
"Is also available in water base". Does this mean you used oil based? I'm trying to pin down a brand and type because I've seen a couple channels mention that using a sealer over the paint (white specifically) may cause yellowing. At 4:15 you mention the product, but very unclear to me. Is that the vinyl sealer or is that the paint? Trying to pin down the brands and types of vinyl sealers and you didn't mention using one, but I'm assuming you did because you didn't use a primer. Sorry, I'm new to all this.
I would like info on cleaning that sprayer so it won't clog up.
Thanks!
Hi Gail...I have success running lacquer thinner through it when I am done. Thanks for watching, Wes
What brand is the painting gun, do you use it with a compressor?
Insted of laquar what else would you use for top coat to give a flat finish
Just a regular flat paint. But, from a professional standpoint, if they are for kitchen or bathroom, use a sheen at least satin. Easier to clean and will withstand heat and humidity better.
Looks great!
Question though, could you use a tinted white lacquer rather then the vinyl paint?
Yes you can. I just find it easier to work with the primer in the multiple color coats. Thank you...Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes so you just use the primer for all 4 paint coats? And I'm guessing you could use tinted primer if you wanted some color?
Yes
Very informative video, thanks. Do you have any recommendation for a durable kitchen cabinet finish that I can use in California ? I’m not sure I can purchase the ML Campbell solvent based products you use. Thanks
Larry, I would suggest checking with your local paint supplier for approved products for your area. Thanks for watching. Wes
Benjamin Moore "Advance" paint is the best cabinet paint in CA. I am in the Greater Palm Springs Area and I use it all the time. It's an incredible product.
Which paint did you
Use ?
Newbie here, what would be the drawback of using MDF for the frame as well as the panel ?
In Wes' use he takes advantage of the stability, smoothness and paint-ability of MDF. As a small vertical panel it won't be supporting any weight (like a shelf) or receiving any hardware. If you were to frame with it, normal usage or its own weight would pull the hardware right out. MDF does not hold a screw well. The edge would also need hiding, with perhaps a laminate strip.
What is your air pressure used for primer coat and clear coat?
If your using a cup gun turn of the air to atomize the product so a single stream comes out the nozzle. That stream should come out about 2-3 ft in front of you. Then add air to atomize the fluid. That is a great starting point. If your using a pump system like Kremlin. 30psi on fluid and 20psi(when trigger pulled) on the air
Hey Wes, what size tip did you use for your primer coats. I bought the gun you talked about and it came with a 1.4 and a 2.2. Thanks Mike.
Sorry Mike I don't remember which of the two I used. I would suggest to experiment and find out which works best for you. Thanks for watching, Wes
I’m really struggling with figuring out how to troubleshoot my sprayer’s volume and the paint viscosity. The viscosity is correct, according to the sprayer’s manual, but all I’m seeing is a bunch of liquid dots all over the cabinet N’s surface. Am I not spraying enough paint? Should it essentially look like a layer of liquid? I thought it was supposed to go on thinner, but it’s not working like I thought it would. I’m also working on a prefinished cabinet from Home Depot that I roughed up with an orbital sander because that’s the one that was in stock in the size I needed…is that my problem?
If you were doing a full set of cabinets, how would you go about the process? For instance do you hang them? Or do one side fully and then flip them
I spray my doors flat and flip back and forth for each step ending with the top coat on the front as my final application. Thanks for watching, Wes
Great video sir!! Sir what type of gun and paint are you using? And what size air compressor do you use Thanks
Here is a video on the channel to watch
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As far as the air compressor, I have run a paint shop with a small compressor before...make sure it provides a steady flow of air and you will be fine. Thanks for watching. Wes
Do you need to thin the paint/primer before using it in the spray gun? And what are your thoughts on wood grain filler?
I do not thin my primer sealer and when building a paint grade door, I use wood that doesn't require a grain filler. Thank you Sean for visiting the channel. Wes
What other types of pairs can be used with this sprayer? Latex?
Hi Wes, what is the dry time between coats/sanding?
Drying time varies from product to product...manufacturers specs will include that information. Thanks for watching. Wes
I have similar spray gun. Was wondering what you thin your primers and paint with and how much.
I actually do not thin them at all...just straight out of the can. Thanks, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes paint seems too thick for my gun, may need a different tip or different paint.
3-4 coats seems excessive, and only one clear? Wouldn’t you be exceeding the dry mil thickness on the WVP, and under the mil thickness with the clear?
3-4 coats of the WVP, and sanding between each coat , has never presented a problem in giving me the perfect painted surface. I then spray 2 coats of clear top coat for the final finish. Thanks for watching. Wes
hello good afternoon, I have a question if you answer me I would appreciate it, I would like to know what kind of primer you put on it and also the lacquer and so I can use it
can you spray lacquer on water based satin finish paint ?
I would hate to give you the wrong information...please check with your paint supplier. Thanks for watching Wes
Was the vinyl primer you used considered the color coat? You never show a paint color before clear coating
Hi, Wes Beautiful finish! I see that you were using the ML Campbell White Vinyly Primer - was this your primer & paint? I’m confused where the paint came in.
It looks like he tinted the primer to "snowbound" color
Hi Wes! Newbie here with questions about product: I've never heard of vinyl paint/primer - is that water based or oil based? Also, I have never heard of clear coating a coat of paint - why do you do that? My project is to paint over a vinyl clad mdf structure for use in a bathroom, what product would you use for this application? And thanks for a great video on spray painting. You make it look so easy.
Sorry John...I am not familiar with vinyl clad MDF. My primer is oil based and because it is only a primer I seal it with a clear top coat to give it a durable final finish. Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes is there an advantage to using just primer and top coating lacquer? Or should I use primer, paint, then lacquer? Thanks
Great job. Where are you located at and do you have a website?
No, sorry we do not have a website. Thanks for visiting. Wes
great video. do you not prime before painting?
The paint is a tinted primer. Thanks for watching, Wes
Wes what did you use for your top coats? Also could you specify the clear lacquer used? Thanks for the video.
Yes...precat lacquer is my top coat and is available under many brand names. Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes Thanks for the reply. I have a home shop but don't have the spray booth/vac wall so precat toxins and odor is an issue for me.
Wes you rekindle my love for carpentry. Could you recommend me a paint to do this job.
Glad you are enjoying the videos. In this video, I used a tinted primer sealer as my color coat which you should be able to find a similar product through your retail paint supplier. Thanks for watching, Wes
Hi can you do a video for white washing pine, thanks.
Great suggestion!
Why does the gravity fed sprayer say is does not work with latex?
do you thin up the paint in order to use it in the gun?
You the man Wes! Great Video!
Thanks for watching Tony! Wes
Dear Sir, like I've mentioned my daughter and I are planning to ceruse her motorhome cabinets,we've ran into a snag, paint stores are not allowing the general public to access glaze, here in northern Ontario Canada we have been denied glaze unless we are cabinet manufacturer or a "auto paint store" to acquire the glaze! Can you help us?
How do you avoid or deal with paint bridging where the panel meets the frame?
There's a couple ways. What I do, is I spray those areas first long ways. Meaning the stiles are the longest part (top to bottom) so spray how those lay like outlining a box. Then spray rest of door. Or, while holding down trigger, moving quickly, spray continuesly from one side to the other. Hope that makes sense.
Hi Ed...you can caulk between the panel and frame with a non-silicone tub and tile caulk. Then do your final sand and paint. Hope this helps, Wes
can you please do a video on various top coats out there, Polyurethane vs polycrylic vs Lacquer vs acrylic, water base vs oil base. How to prevent yellowing on top coats. Shellac vs water base primers. When to use them and when not to. There is a lot of products out, can get very confusing
Great suggestion...thanks for your comment! Wes
Hi Wes, great video. Can you please steer me in the right direction. Long story short we had a leak and as a result needed to replace some kitchen cabinets and paint remaining cabinets to match. When we renovated our kitchen cabinets about 16 years ago the painter used a laquer finish, because it was suppose to be more smoother and last longer, they are still holding up today pretty good. Anyway, now we need to repaint the entire kitchen, I got a bid for 3,000! By the way my kitchen is not huge, I was floored at the price. So we are going to diy sort of, i was told that in order to repaint, we need to get the laquer finish off of the cabinets, I don’t think they are real wood but more like a solid plywood (I’m guessing) do you think we should use a liquid sandpaper or actual sandpaper, then some sort of primer, then the actual paint? Should they be sprayed for a smoother finish? Should I use semi gloss for kitchen, I am so overwhelmed here, I have a painter, I think, but I want to make sure they don’t cut corners and then paint strips off later. I appreciate and value your time and thank you very much, I hope I hear back. HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS
My cabinets are cream color and I want to go with a lighter cream and paint other cabinets some sort of dark color.
Have you tried PPG Breakthrough satin paint? I'm hoping to "get the job done" rather than doing it 4x over plus a finish topcoat. I'm hoping to prime what I currently have and then spray paint one time and "be done".
Sorry...I am not familiar with that paint. My only suggestion would be to try a test sample first. Thanks, Wes
How big of an air compressor do you need to power that sprayer?
I have run a paint shop with as small as a 10 to 15 gallon mobile compressor. Just experiment with your sprayer and compressor settings to get the desired effect that you are after. Thanks Wes
Do you ever use polyurethane instead of lacquer? If not why?
Is the white paint coming only from the white vinyl primer or are you using a precat white top coat and then the clear precat final coat
Hi Jason...the color coats are all white vinyl primer with a clear top coat. Thanks for watching. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes thanks Wes and that’s what I figured. Do you ever get any yellowing when spraying this way. Great videos by the way. Love all your videos and tips. Also is that your shop that you are spraying in. It’s beautiful and I love the booth
Hi Wes, what tool do you use to spray cabinet boxes?
I use the same spray gun that I use for my doors and drawer faces. Thanks, Wes
Great video! You painted with a primer? Also, did you thin the paint for use in the gun or was the consistency out of the can good?
After completing the sanding of your door, the next step is a tinted primer sealer that primes, seals and is my color coat all in one
step. I use my product right out of the can, no thinning. I then finish it off with a top coat of clear, pre-cat lacquer. Thanks for watching, Wes