The One Room Challenge always pushes me to go big with my designs and to take on DIY projects that I’ve never attempted before. Right now, I’m working on our master bathroom makeover for the ORC, but last fall I redesigned our laundry closet and tried my hand at painting cabinets with a paint sprayer for the first time.
And – in another first – I created a video tutorial to show you how easy it is!
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I had my heart set on bright green cabinet doors for the laundry room, but I wanted them to have a smooth and professional finish with zero brush strokes. I knew this would be the perfect opportunity for me to test out the FinishMax Paint Sprayer that my friends over at HomeRight had sent to me.
Normally I take photos of my DIY projects to create step by step photo tutorials, but given the nature of the paint sprayer, I thought it might be a lot easier to create a video to show you how it works.
I had planned to share this video with you back in the fall when we first shot it, but right as we were finishing up the cabinets, the video camera got dropped {whoops!} and wouldn’t turn on. That meant the video was held hostage inside our non-functioning camera for a few months while it was sent out for {very slow} repairs. At long last, I’m ready to share the video tutorial with you {so don’t mind the pumpkins on the porch, or the fact that I say I’m still working on the laundry room}.
This video covers everything you need to know to start and finish a project with a FinishMax Paint Sprayer – from set up and testing the sprayer, to thinning the paint and painting techniques.
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I’ll admit that I was nervous about using the FinishMax Paint Sprayer for the first time, but as you can see, it was seriously a piece of cake. I was able to get a smooth, professional looking finish on my cabinets, and it took less than 30 seconds to each side of the cabinet doors. You can’t get much quicker than that!
I think the video is pretty thorough, but if you have a question, feel free to leave it in the comments below. I do know that some of you like to know paint colors, so I’ll answer that now – I used Sherwin Williams Kilkenny (6740) on the cabinet doors.
Be sure to pin the image below so that you can find you way back to this video when you get ready for your first paint sprayer project!
Ok, now that you’re an expert on how to use a paint sprayer, I bet you can think of a few projects you’d like to tackle. And you’re in luck, because HomeRight is going to send a FinishMax Paint Sprayer to one lucky winner! Enter below for your chance to win…
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Uncookie Cutter says
I have been wanting one of these, I keep seeing bloggers do amazing things with them! I need it for a million things, but if we ever start our kitchen remodel, I bet it'll come in extra handy. Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway Angela!
Sidu says
I have this faded outdoor sofa set that i wanna paint a nice bright color. And most bloggers rave about this product
Ashley | Free Wills Studio says
I love the graphic look of this room! If I won a paint sprayer I would finally make over my patio table and chairs in ombre colors! 🙂
sydney85 says
I have a bench in the entryway and two chests of drawers.
Renie Handler says
I wish you'd do more YouTube videos! You were so thorough and made the paint sprayer look so easy! If I won the paint sprayer, I'd paint my kitchen cabinets white. I've been wanting to do that for years now and I haven't been able to start the project because I know how much work is involved. The paint sprayer would make it 100 times easier!!!
Angela, Blue i Style says
Thanks so much for the feedback on the video, Renie! I actually have a few more planned, so I'm glad to hear that it was helpful to you! You might be interested in subscribing to my new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvBs0AZ0tAE_-3wumk_31hw
Claire says
We're buying our first home and I'm so excited to finally be able to paint! The first order of business will be to paint the kitchen cabinets white to lighten up the space. After watching this, I really want to win the sprayer so I can paint them quickly and more easily. Thanks for the tips!
Justin says
My wife and I love to DIY and now that we're buying our first home we'll always have a plethora of projects going on, starting with the kitchen and bedrooms. A paint sprayer would help immensely.
Kay says
If I won the paint sprayer we'd paint our dresser
Angela, Blue i Style says
Kay, I can't wait to see what color you pick for the dresser because YOU WON the sprayer! I sent you an email. Please respond to my email by April 24th to claim your prize!
Kay says
Hmm…I haven't received an email. Who will it be from?
Kay says
I found it! It was in junk.
Lynn says
If we won the paint sprayer we'd paint our bathroom.
debbie says
I have a gorgeous black dining table that we have in one of our vacation rentals. Over the course of 5 years though it was distressed already it has gone a bit beyond that. Also a guest this past month caused a white stain on the black…so if I won the sprayer I would use it to paint that!
Thanks for the tips
Ruth Honey says
We are in the process of renovating the house now that ALL the kids are gone!! So everything from new doors to walls will be painted. This sprayer would be a great help!!
Tara Darity says
we have several projects that we need to paint!!
steve weber says
I would paint the basement walls.
throuthehaze says
I would love to paint my kitchen cabinets.
Anonymous says
First thing I would paint would be our front door. nathankyle1707@yahoo.com
Meghan B says
I would paint some old furniture!
Fizzgig says
I'd paint so many things! Bathroom vanity, rolltop desk, old dresser, dining room chairs, etc! 🙂
Kim Tritz says
I'd paint our kitchen cabinets, for sure! The thought of doing them with a brush gives me hives! LOL
Stacie H says
I would love to win! The first thing I would paint would be my daughter's dresser. I have a dozen other things I could use it for! Please pick me! 🙂
Arielle says
I would use the paint sprayer to up-cycle the boring bookcases I got years ago at Target.
Ali says
I don't have anything I needed paint. I would buy something to paint just to use the sprayer.
Angela, Blue i Style says
LOL! I don't blame you! The sprayer is so fun that it makes me want to paint all the things. I actually have a door to paint for my bathroom makeover this weekend, and I'm looking forward to using the sprayer again!
AnnaZed says
I want to take the legs off of my kitchen table and paint them red (leaving the top stained wood), and I want to paint the dog house.
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Melissa Storms says
I am planning to paint my kitchen cabinets. I have been cleaning them and preparing to take all of the doors off. It seems like a daunting task to brush or roll, I think this sprayer would be just perfect.
Cori George says
This was SO HELPFUL. My kitchen is disassembled to be painted with my HomeRight sprayer in the next week — this was exactly what I needed. Thanks!!
Angela, Blue i Style says
Oh yay, Cori! I'm so glad to hear it helped you! You're going to love painting with the sprayer and I can't wait to see your made over kitchen!
Claire says
Have you picked a winner?
Angela, Blue i Style says
Yes, the winner was notified last week, however if she does not claim her prize, I will be picking a new winner tomorrow.
Matthew Medland says
Fabulous job! Question: I’ve read several construction/painting blogs where they advise against caulking the seams on the panels mainly because of the wood expanding/contracting. Have you experienced any cracking/settling on your panels?
Angela, Blue i Style says
Thanks, Matthew. I did not caulk any seams – I painted the cabinet doors just as they came from IKEA, and they are holding up great.