Practical Info on BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint

 

Before getting started with BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint, you will want to understand a bit about the product including how long before it can be repainted (an important thing to know if you need multiple coats to cover a dark wood or a surface stain), how long before it starts drying, and how thick the paint should be for spraying.

 

Here are some details about BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet & Trim Interior Semi-Gloss Paint

• Dry to touch at 77 degrees Fahrenheit– 1 hour
• Dry to recoat at 77 degrees Fahrenheit– 2 Hours
• Full Cure at 77 degrees Fahrenheit– 7 days

 

What do these details mean when you’re using BEHR PREMIUM®Cabinet Paint?  The temperature at which you do your project matters; temperatures higher than 77 degrees Fahrenheit will result in quicker dry times while colder temperatures will extend dry times.Dry to touch is important to know so that you know how long you have to wait before moving or handling the product; not waiting long enough can result in marks in your finish.  The time to recoat is important because it’s the minimum amount of time you should wait before providing a second coat of paint. If you don’t allow the paint sufficient time to dry before sanding and recoating, you can get poor adhesion and/or poor finish quality when you apply the second or finish coat to the product,resulting in a poor appearance or weak performance.

 

Ideally, you should aim for about 4 mils of wet paint when using BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint; this ensures you have enough paint on the surface to properly cover the surface and protect the wood.  In addition, this paint is primarily designed as a top or finish coat of paint so you will want to use a proper primer as abase paint to provide an ideal start for adhesion and to block any unwanted stains or wood appearance that is not desired. You shouldn’t thin this product when applying it.

After you have sprayed or brushed the product on, you should wait for 7 days so that you can ensure the finish is completely dry, resulting in maximum protection.

Generally, before applying your final coat of paint, which could be Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint as it is a top coat, you should consider sanding with fine-grit sandpaper of 220 grits or higher.

 

 

 

 

Applying BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint

When it comes to applying BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet paint, youcan spray, brush or roll the finish.  Forthe smoothest possible finish, spraying will be ideal; however, if you havenever sprayed before, you can always consider brush or roll as an alternative. 

 

Brushing BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint

Brushing BEHR PREMIUM® Cabinet paint can be done with a nylon brush. This will provide a fairly smooth finish but not quite a glass-like finish that may be desired for cabinet painting. In order to maximize results with your brush, consider minimizing the number of strokes to properly apply the paint.

 

Rolling Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint

For cabinets, it is best to use a lint-free roller.  For Behr PREMIUM® paint, it should be a ¼’’nap.

 

Spraying Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint

To Spray Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint, an airless sprayer isideal. An airless sprayer will also provide a smoother finish than a roller or brush.  To get the smoothest finish possible, a fine finish airless tip will be best.  A fine finish airless tip is different from a standard airless tip because it provides a finer paint break-up. Behr PREMIUM®shouldn’t be thinned as it is thin enough to spray without any thinning. You can spray at around 1700- 2000 PSI. Ideally, start with low pressure and gradually increase as you go, this will help keep overspray to a minimum. The tip size that will be best is usually a 313 for cabinets or a 211for trim/ smaller surfaces.  A 415 tipsize can be good for larger surfaces (like a complete countertop) or general interior painting.  If you’re a regular user of Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint, check out our equipment options at the end of the guide.

 

Clean up for Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint

Since Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint is water-based you can clean up your tools and equipment with warm water. 

 

Overall thoughts on Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint

Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint is readily available at big-box stores.  It can provide a smooth finish and is versatile in what it can be used for. By understanding the characteristics of the paint, tips on applying it,and things that are important to do before using Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint you can achieve a smooth long-lasting finish. If you want to spray Behr PREMIUM® Cabinet Paint, the outfits below would be some of our favorites: