If the area under the plastic stays dry, then painting the floor should be okay.Remove all form release agents, curing compounds, salts, efflorescence, laitance, and other foreign matter. Answer: Let the doors and frames dry a few days before installing them. Temperature and humidity have an effect on drying time, so outdoor projects can be expected to take longer to dry. ♦ Darker colors may require additional dry time. Is the smell super strong and overpowering? Both seal the surface and provide a durable base coat. I used Sherwin Williams Emerald urethane trim enamel for bathroom cabinets and the paint and primer both are gummy and come when you rub them. Thank you for the comment. Is it flammable? Question: Have you had any successes or challenges using Sherwin Williams' Emerald Urethane in darker colors (e.g., navy blues, dark grays)? The flash point of the BIN shellac is too low for the sprayer. I use an airless Graco sprayer. How long it takes for wall paint to dry differs dramatically between types of paint. thanks for your help. I will be painting my kitchen cabinets with Emerald using a Wagner pro 130 airless sprayer. Matt G. (author) from United States on July 09, 2020: I would recommend Emerald urethane enamel over Super Paint. A typical cabinet paint job might cost a homeowner $3,500, while replacing the same cabinets might cost upwards of $24,000. Matt G. (author) from United States on May 25, 2019: No problem. Even though the paint seems wet to the touch after 5 or ten minutes, it is drier than fresh paint. If you are spraying and want a finer finish in a waterbased topcoat, most people successfully complete covert over to the Pro Industrial Waterbased Alkyd Urethane line, the sheen is called low-gloss, which is not a good product to brush and roll. If you roll out a big W, the first leg will have many times more paint … Coating thickness and air temp is important. The temp here in Nashville, Tennessee has been in the 70s for the most part. Now you’re topcoat is dry … If yes, what kind of primer? That way the touch up will blend in better. We just finished spraying (older Wagner HVLP) our cabs with SW Emerald urethane and I wanted to share a few observations. The thinner the coat, the faster the paint will dry. Any advice to prevent this from happening again on the final coat? Then we also wanted to paint a wall in the kitchen with the same color paint. I can handle a white cabinet door the next day without leaving marks in the finish. I usually wait overnight to be safe. It's possible you thinned it with too much water, which reduces durability as well, but the latex primer for sure is the problem. Unless you plan on cleaning the cabinets a lot, the satin finish is fine. Pro Classic is a good product. Sometimes foam rollers leave bubbles in the paint. Is there an easy fix for this and/or do you think applying a third coat would do the trick? I can't comment on its performance for brush and roller application, since I've only sprayed it with an airless sprayer, but for spraying, the paint levels really well and dries harder than other paints I've used. I'm not familiar with the Wagner sprayer you mentioned, but airless sprayers can usually handle enamel. I'm worried. ProClassic and Emerald urethane are good paints for cabinets. I wrapped the painted doors in moving blankets and delivered them to my customer without any issues. Apply when air temperature is between 50-90° F (10-32° C). The Extreme Bond primer is fine if the cabinets are already painted. I've brushed and sprayed a lot of the acrylic version. I use Emerald urethane. Have you, the writer of the article, ever filled oak grain with rock hard? I think I read somewhere else here that you don’t suggest sealing the cabinets once they are painted if this and emerald ere is used? The first coat leveled better than the second coat. With oil-based paints, it’s best to wait a full 24 hours between coats. Answer: Yes, I've used this product in darker colors. In addition, do I need to apply a top coat polyurethane? Answer: Yes. We are sending doors slightly. It will take an extra coat of your navy enamel to cover over the white primer, but you won't have any durability problems. Last night I painted a piece of plain plywood with two coats of Emerald. Question: When I used it, I found it did much better in cooler temps. Answer: Sherwin Williams Pro Block, Zinsser Cover Stain, or BIN, are good options. I have heard that it tends to look flat. I have a small sprayer that requires thinning. If you're painting over a previously painted surface, or factory pre-primed wood, you can just clean the surface, scuff sand, and apply the enamel. If you didn't sand too, the surface could have been too smooth and glossy, and that could have contributed to the problem. Generally speaking, the necessary dry time depends on the type of paint you’ve chosen. I am doing 2 coats of primer and sanding between them. I can't really recommend a paint brush for furniture because I don't paint furniture at all. I found the paint to be noticeably harder to the touch after two days had passed, passing the fingernail test. Again painting white and don’t want it to yellow. The regular price for Emerald Urethane enamel starts at $89 per gallon. Remove gloss from shiny surfaces. One of the reasons I wanted to try this product on cabinets is because it's supposed to dry harder than basic trim paint, and using a urethane paint would make the surface more durable for cleaning. If you are using the spray method with lacquer, you can flip the doors sooner – often in a few minutes to 30 minutes per side. We primed them with Cover-stain but we made the mistake of doing in the direct sun using a brush and roller. I used the semi-gloss finish on the cabinets I painted. If you want to seal your chalk paint, using primer sealer will seal the coating and provide a good bond coat for the trim enamel on top. Preview, match, and coordinate colors "on-the-go" with this convenient tool. Sanding everything down to wood would be impossible given the amount of detail in these. See our  privacy policy. Question: I am using this paint on a large bookshelf. So make sure your sprayer can handle the shellac. Note to residents of the State of New Jersey: The provisions of this warranty, including its limitations, are intended to apply to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of New Jersey. The paint levels, but holds in place without sagging, which I really like. Answer: Over-thinning can reduce the gloss of the finish, so yes, thinning too much can reduce durability if the finish is less smooth and less washable. Apply in a thin layer and let dry 8 to 12 hours, before the 2nd coat. Purdy paint brushes are what I've always used the most. I usually use 220 grit. Since SW recommends I wait 60 days before doing anything, can I after 60 days, put on a polyurethane coat? Everything is sprayed, including the primer. Patch cracks and spot prime prior to painting. To make matters worse, there’s a chance that the paint won’t stick at all. If it were me, I would strip the cabinets and start over with BIN primer, or an oil-based primer, followed by two coats of the enamel, otherwise the cabinets won't be durable with that latex primer underneath. The first coat took around six hours to dry because I sprayed the doors in my garage and it was hot and humid. Dry time means you can recoat or handle it. Dry to the touch is acceptable for the second coat. What ever topcoat you choose you will want to wait for you paint to dry at least as long as you waited for the paint to dry between coats. loc_en_US, sid_10120000500007120-I, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=FEATURED, direction=DESCENDING), SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]. I can't comment how this product compares to paints like Cabinet Coat, or Break-Through, since I haven't used those products yet, but when compared with other trim paints I've used from Sherwin Williams, this is a solid upgrade. You can use coarser sandpaper if there's a thicker lacquer coating on the boxes. I am prepping to finally get to painting my new cabinet doors. Prep Thoroughly clean the surface and allow to dry. I'll sand between coats of paint. I don't know what type paint was used. Answer: Yes, you can fill the grain after priming with BIN, but the filler should be primed to seal it. I would use a micro fiber roller instead of a foam roller. All three can be used with BIN. Have you used this color as a top coat before? The final coat of paint dried somewhere between four and six hours. Question: Can I use the BIN shellac primer with the emerald enamel over the top? The person at Lowes tinting it messed up the first batch and had to tint a new can. The second two numbers are the orifice size. I sprayed two thick coats of Emerald on cabinet wall boxes and had no issues with dripping paint. Answer: The laminate sides will look smoother than the oak part when painted. Four inch roller and an … I performed a scrape test with a paint scraper this morning. Soak a sanding sponge in warm water and sand the paint drips gently to remove them. How long should I wait after painting before I can start piling books on my shelves? Question: When spraying cabinets I’m getting air bubbles, why? Answer: Sanding and priming the factory painted cabinets with oil primer before applying the new paint should be fine, but it's a good idea to contact the manufacturer too to check compatibility between products. Great information in this article, but I want to make a point about the BIN shellac primer. The sprayer you're using has to be sealed in order to safely spray flammable material like the original BIN shellac primer, or oil-based primer. Latex paint - dry to the touch in about 1 hour, and you can safely recoat in 4 hours. I initially tried the 210 tip and same speed, but the finish was very gritty like it had pieces of sand in it, almost like I was getting trails overlapped into sections. Matt G. (author) from United States on July 26, 2020: The problem is the latex primer that was used on the cabinets. I own a Graco 495, Graco GX-19 Finish Pro and a Titan 440 Impact. SW has many paints for different purposes, some of which shouldn't be used on cabinets. You could prime over it too, but if the primer on there now hasn't bonded good to the surface you risk issues later. I refinish a lot of my own and friends furniture pieces. I let the primer harden overnight, scuff sand, and spray two coats of Emerald urethane at 3 1/2 to 4 mils max, allowing the paint to dry overnight between coats. Question: We painted (sprayed 2 coats) the kitchen cabinets with a SW satin oil base with kilz as a primer. Question: What sprayer did you use without having to thin this product? When the paint's sprayed on too heavy, the surface starts to skim over before the paint deeper below has dried, so it starts off-gassing through the top, creating air bubbles. Read the instructions on the can of paint. You should still wait four hours before adding another coat, however. However even after 72 hours of drying time (with a fan as well) it is still “soft” with noticeable “give” and a slight stickiness when you press hard with your hand. You probably wouldn't like it if you don't want the extra sheen on your cabinets. The tinting issue is your main problem, but it's probably also too hot and humid in the garage.Try to control the air better with a small portable AC unit with fans and exhaust so the fumes are being filtered out and fresh air coming in. I’m lost and do not know what to do to fix it? Question: Can you use urethane trim enamel to seal chalk paint? Answer: I've used several different colors with Emerald urethane, including Hi Hide White, which is one of the base colors (no tint) for this product that's replaced the Extra White base. I have used it once but had to thin to get it through the srpayer properly. The semi-gloss finish is very smooth, perfect for washing. I like microfiber. I know Wooster has some good brushes too, but I've never used them. -I’m doing this in a garage and it has rained a lot in the last 10 days. It is exactly as you described. They said to sand the oil base paint and spray on the urethane. SW man says it should be an oil based. I clean, sand, caulk, spray two prime coats, using BIN shellac primer, sanding between coats. Another consideration is the paint color. Some whites I've used are Snowbound, West Highland White, Creamy and Extra White. Answer: Emerald urethane isn't a sealer. As you've learned, latex primer doesn't seal over tough stains and tannin. Question: I sprayed some cabinet doors a little too heavy with the emerald paint and some of them need to be repainted..does this paint sand okay in between coats or do I need to strip down and prime them again ? It’s important to add 3 coats to your doors for a professional finish. Answer: I actually started using a 208 tip. When spraying paint with a paint sprayer, you are applying thinner coats of paint than if you brush or roll it on. My drying rack is a ladder with PVC pipes running through the steps. If a non-leveling coating is used, the material won't lay out over the surface, causing uneven paint build-up and imperfections to dry exactly how they look when sprayed on. Lay it out and leave it. I used a Graco Ultimate (corded handheld) with a 210 tip to spray my cabinet doors. Question: Can you sand runs or defects on cabinets? Question: I want to paint my kitchen cabinets gray on unfinished oak, can I use the Sherwin Williams Emerald semi-gloss as a top coat or does it only work on white painted cabinets? Dry paint film is mildew resistant. This will ensure that the paint is completely dry and ready to accept an additional coat. Start by emphasizing the potential savings, along with the flexibility to choose from different sheens and thousands of colors. -The primer was tinted - I’m not sure how much they put in, but it’s gray not white. Emerald urethane is thick enamel and the small pump in your X5 has to work harder to atomize it without the tailing. So they are installing our new kitchen cabinets next week and I’m using SW paint. Find step-by step instructions in our how-to articles and videos. I want to try to avoid a lot of shine on my cupboards. We recommend that cure time with all acrylic paints is 21 days, however, painted surfaces can be gently used after 24-48 hours of drying time. There are several strategies to make paint dry faster that can be employed, as well. Great thread! Hi Matt! You only need to scuff sand. Question: Is there a specific color of white you select for cabinets with the semi-gloss? There is a different between paint the is dry to the touch and paint that is dry and ready for another coat. Answer: Yes, I think the price sounds fair. The doors are stored on a drying rack with curved bars that don't make direct contact with the wet paint. I am so disappointed in my newly painted $2200 kitchen cabinets. Question: Can I use an antique glaze over Sherwin Williams' emerald semi-gloss (I used antique white) and, if so, can I seal it with a coat of polyurethane? [paint] If a second coat is required, allow 16 hours to dry before sanding and applying second coat. Coats were not heavy - and I waited 24 hours between coats of Emerald and 72 hours of drying time after the last coat to handle the cabinets. With one coat, it's more dull. Adding latex paint over the oil-based one will make the process of drying excruciatingly long. If you follow the specs for the extender you're using and add a small amount for what's recommended, a gloss reduction won't be noticeable. I dunno if you are aware, but regardless of they "hybrid" technology, any water based paint, is going to fully cure after 30 days. Don't use latex primer on the cabinets. The most frequent mistake they do is to cover the surface with the second layer too early when the first layer is still damp.. What happens, in this case, is that one receives a slatternly painted wall with a rough layer of paint and an uneven tone. It might look too light at first when you spray in quick passes, but the enamel lays out after a few minutes and looks thicker than when you put it on. How L ong Should Paint Dry between Coats - Oil Based Paint Dry Time . What foam roller & sandpaper grit would you recommend? I was actually skeptical about using this product because I'm not a fan of the regular Emerald interior paint, but the two paints are completely different. Cabinet painting and preparation is very time consuming and 37 doors is a big kitchen. Let the paint dry. I spray painted oak cabinets with this product and found it to level exceptionally well over two sanded coats of BIN shellac primer. Longer dry time required in cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Sometimes if you sand runs too soon, it will break off, or tear open. It looks like I have all of those things you mentioned in your response. Answer: When I spray cabinets, I use a Graco 210 FFLP tip (green) with my airless. Oil-based paints need between six and eight hours to dry properly, and then 24 hours before applying a second coat. I have used the aerosol version to do spot priming for various projects and the finish is different than spraying through an airless. Is it durable to use a filler between bin primer and emerald urethane spraying? It's washable for dirt and food stains. See how our MARQUEE® Interior Paints and BEHR Exterior Paints and Stains are I’m not confident that it was tinted to spec and is actually causing the issue. The heat evaporates the water or moisture inside the paint which causes it to dry. Considering the possibility of the primer being tinted too much, do you feel this is all for naught and I should just sand everything down to the bare wood or do you still think I need to wait it out for another few days? ♦ Darker colors may require additional dry time. However, the labels on all paint cans specify the dry and recoat times for that particular paint, so be sure to read the manufacturer’s directions for exact times. Question: The guy at the store told me I didn’t need to prime with this product is this true? White colors dry very fast. The paint finish itself feels harder than other paints I've used. We haven't used this one yet? Should I sand with again the remaining doors with a 220? All surfaces must be clean, sound, dry and free of any dirt, oil and grease stains. I forgot to add that everyone loves the look of the satin finish in my part of the woods (west coast,) but it's the feel to the hand over the finish that is not preferred, or should I say the "touch." We had to sand like crazy but the detailed trim looks bad still bad is gummy. Having worked with this product many times, I suspect the paint rubbing off like that is more than likely a result of exposing the fresh paint to water, or the wrong primer was used. When painting trim, doors and cabinets, you should sand latex paint in between coats for a smooth, glossy finish. †Sand all wood surfaces in the direction of the wood grain to the desired smoothness. If the BIN primer was tinted too, especially beyond the recommended specs, which I believe is 2 ounces of colorant, this can also slow the drying a lot and cause problems. Get coordinating colors then preview them in a room image. To reduce waste, consult with your retailer or an online paint calculator to determine the correct amount of paint to purchase. The colorant impacts the dry time and the durability. For unpainted cabinets, the store employee should have recommended their version of BIN, which is a white pigmented shellac primer, or their interior oil-based primer called Pro Block. You applied three coats. Just found the paint was SW Pro Industrial, Pre-Catalyzed Waterbased Epoxy. I use the satin finish a lot. If you are an inexperienced painter, you should wait one or two hours before applying a second coat. You don't have to apply a clear coat, but you can. Is a certain roller best for this? Emerald urethane is a little tricky to spray. Oil primer or shellac primer dries harder and forms a stronger foundation under the paint. I plan on using Sherwin Williams bond primer and emerald (the sides are laminate). I sprayed this product a lot and haven't had any complaints about the satin finish or experienced any gritty texture with it. Should I lightly sand/buff in between coats of primer or should I spray 2 coats & then lightly sand/buff? Having to sand that putty off of 20 plus cabinet doors and frames would be a nightmare, even with an electric sander. So if that was 4 or 5 hours that’s how long you should wait. Maybe I need to up the pressure? If latex primer was used, that's likely why the paint is coming off like that. Don't use latex primer unless it's already painted and in good condition. Removing the tape from the doors at the end of the job was difficult. How to Check If the Paint Is Dry. Answer: You have to let Cover Stain dry overnight before sanding it otherwise it's soft and doesn't sand as easily. It’s a good idea to paint in thin coats regardless because it speeds up the process of painting and … Hello! Would write more but I have to go sand this garbage off. I had the gun set to a 7. Emerald urethane has good blocking if you prep right and let the paint dry and harden up overnight before scuff sanding. Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane does dry noticeably harder than Pro Classic. In addition to the heat, the circulation of the air also helps paint to dry. If so with what grit sand paper is best? I wrote two articles about each of those sprayers. I get notifications for discount deals on a weekly basis. Once primer is dry, you should sand the primer before moving on to the basecoat color. You can seal the cabinets if you want just make sure the two products are compatible. The finish was near perfect!! I want to paint my kitchen cabinets. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters. You might also want to leave the doors open for a day or two. Answer: If you're referring to thinning, you don't need to thin this paint for an airless sprayer; it sprays fine out of the can. SW suggested this urethane paint. Another possible reason is contamination inside the spray line, or on the surface, you're spraying. BEHR PREMIUM® Interior Cabinet & Trim Enamel Reviews - page 2, California Transparency in Supply Chain Act Disclosure, BEHR Paint Company Commitment to Accessibility. Regular joint compound, or Aqua Coat, work great and sand easy. I used mine off and on for about two weeks like this, no washing necessary in between uses. It could also be the oil paint you used isn't compatible with the primer, or the surface wasn't prepared correctly through cleaning and sanding. If you apply filler after BIN, sometimes the filler pulls wood tannin right through the first prime coat. Question: I am painting my oak kitchen cabinets. Product Manager and PPG Paint Specialist: A: The majority of latex paints when applied at room temperature will be dry, set-to-touch, within 1 hour or less and may be recoated after 4 hours. The second that the paint hits the wall, it starts to dry. I ended up having to buy a LP (low pressure) tip to get a nice pattern with feathered edges. Cabinets, doors and windows can be closed as early as 2 hours after final topcoat. If you are an experienced painter, you may be able to tell if the paint is dry by examining the consistency of the sheen. Question: Since Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane is a mix, what reducer should I use for this trim paint for a sprayer? The finish “was” flawless. I'm not too sure what you are supposed to do with it. I don't know if I'm being unrealistic about the shaker edges being perfectly square and crisp. Answer: Yes, Emerald urethane sands well by wet sanding. Answer: No, but temperature plays a role in the finish and dry time. Hi, I am so glad I ran across your post, I hope you are still answering questions! If you used latex Kilz primer, that's the reason. I like Purdy XL brushes. If you sand in between coats of paint, make sure you're using a fine-grit otherwise you'll leave scratch marks in the paint very easily. Apply the second coat to trim and door and by the time you're done with trim, it's safe to recoat the walls. Isolation coats should be allowed to dry for a minimum of one day before proceeding to varnish. I'll let you know what happens down the road. Also, can deglossing replace sanding? If the sprayer wasn't atomizing the paint correctly then your spray fan could have left tails on the edges of it. You should then wait a full 24 hours before applying a second coat. The enamel dries harder. Start over with a clean slate. The black I have is coming off between coats. Question: I read some reviews that Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane paint takes a long time to dry/cure. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Fusion Mineral Paint is dry to the touch after 2 hours and can accept a re-coat of paint after 2 hours. 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