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[Christine_HDATL]

Welcome back Wglanville, 

No need to prime before hand, just start with the deglosser in the kit and follow the instructions accordingly. The deglosser is the only prep that is needed for this project. 

Let us know if we can help with anything else, 

Christine 

[pamandcookie]

Can this be used on paper wrapped press board cabinets and paper wrapped trim? If not, any suggestions that would work for redoing them?

[Pat_HD_ATL]

Hello PamAndCookie!

Unfortunately, paper-wrapped pressboard will likely absorb the solvent in these products and cause the surface to either bubble or peel.

What you might do is prime your cabinets and trim with oil-based primer or shellac-based primer. This will seal the surface and these primers both indicate that you may "use any topcoat" after the primer dries.

Once dry you may use faux finishing techniques to revive the appeal of your cabinets and trim.

[MagicBerry]

Hi,

I just used this on my cabinets (painted them the Cabernet color) and so far am very happy with the results. My question is, my cabinets do not have the little rubber bumpers on the doors, but instead have these plastic bumpers attached to the cabinet boxes themselves that run the whole width of the cabinet on the top and bottom.  Do you think this product will stick to the plastic so I can achieve a more professional looking result?  Right now with the dark cabinets and light tan colored bumpers it just doesn't look right.

Thanks!

[Pat_HD_ATL]

Hello MagicBerry!

Cabinet Transformations will not likely adhere to plastic.

Usually a plastic primer would be applied first and then your paint.

In this case, however, your plastic bumper is semi-flexible and most likely anything you paint over it will crack and flake off as the plastic flexes.

If the existing bumpers are installed with adhesive, like double-stick tape, you may be able to remove them, prep and paint over the spots and then replace them with more current bumpers.

In Hardware, you will find peel-and-stick replacement bumpers for cabinet doors.

NOTE: If the existing bumper is installed into a channel cut out of the cabinet facing, you may be able to remove the bumper, fill the channel with wood filler, smooth with sandpaper, then prime and paint.

Inspect the existing channel carefully to determine how it is adhered.

[price0909]

BamaBelle.

What color did you buy to get the white look.?

We have the old melamine cabinets with the wood drim on everydoor.. really want real peoples reviews on the product. 

[price0909]

Do you have any reservations about using this project on the off white melamine cabients with wood trim?

I wish i could see how it has worked for others. 

[Sarah_21]

Can anyone tell me what color of Cabinet Transformations this is?  This is the image found on the site and on the box, but it doesn't say anywhere what it is.  It doesn't look like any of the swatches either.  

[Sarah_21]

link broken above, here it is again http://www.sweepstakesbible.com/sites/default/files/sweep_imgs/rustoleumtransformations.jpg?13092547...

[Kirless]

Hi - I just finished my Cabinets using Rustoleum's Cabinet Transformations this past weekend and thought I would share some of the pointers that I discovered since I did my fair share of internet research myself before starting this project.  I did the cabinets in Espresso and actually did the desert sand countertops transformations as well.  A new kitchen for just about $230!

1.  The deglossing is very subtle.  I found myself looking for a major change in the cabinets but eventually had to just go with instinct that I knew I preformed the step.

2.  Make sure you allow the accurate amount of dry time.  The cabinets appear to dry quickly but the cracks and corners may still be wet

3. The glaze on dark colors is very subtle but in bright light it is very nice.  When doing the wiping of the glaze make sure to have good lighting because it is really hard to see where it is left on the wood otherwise.

3.  The top coat is easier to work with when put on thick.  When you are applying it thin, it is difficult to get a smooth coating (which is where some people have experienced issues with seeing the brush strokes) The topcoat has a white/bluish tint but does dry clear - don't panic! But, don't let it pool either - it will be visable white. 

4.  If you have enough top coat I recommend doing the back of the cabinet doors as well.  I wish I did!  The top coat really does protect the doors.  On the back of mine I put the little felt stoppers to keep the doors from slamming and upon moving one sticker the bond coat came off.  The top coat would have prevented this. 

5.  If you are adding hardware, be sure to by the hardware guide thing for marking the wholes.  I didn't know about this until after I created my own template and struggled through getting the hardware in place.  I wish I had know...

Overall, this is a great LONG weekend project and the results are amazing.  I recommend looking up images of kitchens already done in the colors you are considering because without samples in the store (which mine didn't have), choosing a color is the hardest step of the project.  As I tell everyone, the project itself wasn't hard, it was just hard work!  Good Luck!