Wood Cabinet Preparation

This week we are refinishing kitchen cabinets.   A family member decided to help by filling in the nail holes and other imperfections with a so called stainable wood putty.

Unfortunately, the  wood putty is not stainable.  We spent extra preparation time digging out the putty and sanding instead of preparing the cabinet surfaces.    What the home owner should have used was a product that is called color putty.  There is a difference between 
spot putty, wood putty, and color putty.

• Spot putty is an automotive dent filler that can be used on wood We use this product where caulking or spackle will not fill small imperfections.

• Wood putty is made made of wood filler.  It simulates the look of wood and is not stainable.  A  stain cannot be used on it  because it will  not match your project.
• Color putty can be purchased in stores but only a few standard colors are available.

Before you start a project, ask a 
professional painter 

or a quality paint store. 

Seely Painting, Inc. 

Painting A Water Damaged Ceiling

This week we repainted a stained ceiling in a main floor bathroom. The stain was caused by water damage.  The stain was about 12 inches in diameter.   The damage was caused by frozen pipes in an second story bedroom.   This is the procedure we did to repair the stain.

• A stain killer was sprayed over the stain.  It was a quick-dry oil primer. The stain killer was sprayed  from a can.    The ceiling was a smooth wall texture,  so an existing texture did not have to be matched.
• Two finished coats of latex flat paint were applied.   The paint had been color matched to the original ceiling paint.  The finished coats were applied to the stained area and feathered into the existing paint.

A 2 1/2 inch latex brush was used to  apply the two finish coats of paint.  Be sure to allow about three to four hours of drying time between the coats.

By color matching the ceiling paint, repainting the whole ceiling was unnecessary. Time and money were saved. 

Seely Painting, Inc. 

How to Finish Metal or Fiberglass Doors

Sometimes we are asked the question 
"How should I  finish my metal or fiberglass door?  
Should I paint it or  woodgrain it?"  
It's really a matter of personal preference.   
If you are satisfied with a single color door, 
then try a custom matched color.  

You will be amazed at what color can do to 
improve you surroundings and bring 
warmth, harmony and continuity 

to your living space.  A good painter should be able to reproduce what every  look you can want; 
whether the door is 
metal, wood, or fiberglass.

Why woodgrain a metal door?

• A depth and richness will be added to your door at a minimal cost.
• The door can be matched and coordinated with colors to match your exterior.
• Each side of the door (interior and exterior) can be a different color.
• Do something fun for yourself and your home.

Seely Painting, Inc.

Bathroom, Hall, Kitchen Repaint

This week we are painting a bathroom, hallway, and kitchen.  In doing this remodel, we are making a custom color to match the  bathroom tile, vanity and fixtures.  This custom color will be used in the hallway and kitchen to give  the home a feeling of continuity.  A continuous wall color throughout the living area will create an warm and spacious feeling. 

This is the procedure we will use to create an inviting atmosphere.

• A custom color will be made for the bathroom and hall using one gallon of an earth tone color and two gallons of white eggshell.  The main color is being lightened  because it was too dark. 
• The ceiling color will be 25 percent of the wall formula color.

• The same formula with be used for the kitchen, except it will be lightened.  This particular kitchen needs more light.
• The casings and doors will be stained to match the existing kitchen cabinets.  
• The existing metal doors (a bathroom and the outside kitchen door) will be wood grained to match the kitchen cabinets. 
• The new wood doors that will be stained and finished to match the kitchen cabinets.   

Seely Painting, Inc.