repainting over oil based

[sharonfla]

I NEED SOME GUIDANCE. MY KITCHEN CABINETS WERE PAINTED WITH GLOSSY OIL BASED PAINT 14 YRS. AGO. IT IS NOW IN NEED OF A REPAINT. WHAT KIND OF PRIMER DO I NEED TO USE BEFORE PAINTING WITH A LATEX BASED FLAT/SEMI GLOSS FINISH. THANKS SHARON

 

[Zampa]

Not easy Shaz...im not that familiar with the paint products in the U.S but im sure youl have Zinseer 123 bulleye over there...they do a massive range of paints for problem surfaces.

Check out your local Lowes or Home store..

And order me a nice big sub in publix while your at it...im coming out in October and cant wait to plunder the DIY shops you have out there.

 

[sharonfla]

NOT ONE PERSON AT HOME DEEPOT KNEW THE ANSWER TO MY QUESTION. WHY DO YOU THINK I'M ASKING YOU GUYS....HELP

 

[JohnD]

This is a UK site so we aren't familiar with the paints and merchants in your country.

BTW, please turn off your

 

[Zampa]

Can you wait until next October Sharon?...i'll bring the stuff and do it myself!

You should give them a good rub down/abrade with wet or dry paper first..fine grade (400 or thereabouts)

Then get yourself a can of Zinseer B.I.N primer/sealer for the first coat.

http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=10

Apply it with a foam radiator roller to eliminate the brush marks and give you a uniform even finish..

Allow to dry and apply another coat, before you put the finish coat on ...give the surface a rub over with the fine wet or dry paper to remove any airborne surface nibs.

(i would go for a semi gloss, or 'sem-i as you say.. finish

 

[sharonfla]

ZAMPA......THANKS FOR YOUR OFFER BUT I'LL GO CRAZY BY THEN...I WILL TRY TO ORDER THE PRODUCT ONLINE THAT YOU SUGGESTED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INFO AND TIME...SHARON