Step 1 Read the directions on the paint can; drying times are listed. however long the paint says it is good to go. Sorry to hear this Dana. When you're using latex paints, this dry time is significantly reduced. Just do it tomorrow. The paint used was a Behr Premium Plus, Acrylic. This is because PAINT DRY and PAINT CURE are two different things. How to Refinish Cabinets the Right Way Any painting contractor can paint kitchen cabinets. And ya, until I started working on/restyling furniture, I didn’t really know the difference between paint dry and cure times either. I’m quite sure oil based paints take longer to cure – are you sure about your cure times for oil based paints? However, expertise is required to paint them well. What do you think, a thing zero voc dead flat coat with fans in the room should cure quicker than most paints ? By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Today is “cool” and dry so thinking of moving it into the sun. After about two hours of dry time, I primed the fronts of the cabinet doors. The average kitchen cabinets can last as long as 50 years, so there are many circumstances when you want a new look before your cabinets have lived out their full life. If you are putting up new hardware, marking, drilling holes and getting your grubby assed finger prints all over the wall, then I would wait until you can safely clean the wall to cover your tracks. . It would/should speed up cure time and hopefully in turn, save your boyfriends’ wicker set from your fur babies. This is one of the reasons why oil paint is so widely used by artists. If I used painters tape on the walls to stop me getting gloss on them would the emulsion come off with the tape? When reading the label on your paint can, it will tell you the DRY time, not the CURE time. REAL painters tape (not masking tape or packing tape etc… I’ve been guilty of trying to substitute when I first started painting furniture!) will delicate painters tape ruin uncured pain project below? I haven’t heard this before but maybe it depends on the area.??? All images, tutorials and work are copyrighted to Salvaged Inspirations 2012-2019 ©Salvaged Inspirations. We have three weeks before we move in and I wanted to paint the kitchen cabinets before we do. Installing cabinets should be done after the painting. Ya, I know how you feel 1000% Michele. Last paragraph – https://www.glidden.com/inspiration/all-articles/how-long-does-paint-take-to-dry-cure. Hi! Don’t be shy… If you’ve had a similar experience, leave a comment! The issue is a damp atmosphere can prolong dry/cure times. I tried it this time – after some other furniture paint flops. Am really keen to swap the wicker dining set my boyfriend owns with one made of solid wood as my cats are scratching the wicker set and my boyfriend is about to have a nervous breakdown. No mention of what I want to do, just washing time and how long it takes to touch dry. Question. Many thanks, Susan, Hey hey! Label the location of the kitchen wall cabinets and appliances on the wall. Completely ruined paint job. If they were my cabinets and I would strip or sand and start fresh. Basically if you can touch it with your fingertip and it doesn't mark the paint or it feel sticky, then start hanging. There's no need to wait very long, but naturally the paint is going to be much more prone to nicks and gouges. Any advice is appreciated. Would you suggest waiting until your first coat cures before painting your second coat? Hi there I have just painted the walls with emulsion and I’d like to paint the woodwork with gloss. Oil paints can take anywhere from a week to months to dry depending on the thickness of the paint. Lacquer spray paint can feel dry in 5 minutes. I’m sure. Painted cabinets look lovely, but they aren't going to look totally … Does this apply to homemade chalk paint as well? {rolling my eyes and smiling}. 7 /9 You can ruin your entire paint job by not allowing enough time for the first layer of paint to dry before adding a second coat. It’s dry but not cured, and after reading this I know that I’ll likely be waiting a few weeks before using it. For instance, if a client wants their furniture asap, I always explain the repercussions of using the furniture before it has had time to cure. Oil-based paint takes eight hours to dry to the touch. Sometimes this isn’t possible. My biggest issue is other ppl forgetting not to touch/lean/dump their stuff on it and leaving a fingerprint or snag in the paint arrrrrrrgh!!!!! I don’t think he knows what he is talking about. Hi Karma! I completely agree with waiting for the paint to cure. If the cabinets are heavily stained, use a stain … Seems I put myself in at least a 2 week hole, LIVE & LEAN LOL. I am applying a clear coat lacquer over the pieces and have found in a warm (~74-78F), dry room – the lacquer seems to harden to soft pressure (nail test) in about 4 days. Grab a cup of java and stay a while. I used some old flat white zero voc paint {VERY THIN COAT} to prepare my wall for an expensive wallpaper I have arriving today via the net. I just re-painted a piece of furniture with a semi gloss. Did you use a roller and how did your project turn out? Painting cabinet doors is a trade-off between perfection and speed. Does the curing times listed apply for metallic spray paint? Enjoy your new bathroom. can be applied on DRY paint without the worry of pulling off paint. Repeat until the surface is hard, rinse with water and allow to dry before painting. Thanks in advance This was a wonderful article to read about dry and cure times. The paint doesn’t need to cure but it does need to be 100% dry before applying a topcoat. Hi Barbara! If all you are doing is remounting existing hardware then you can do it now (OP was 5 hours ago). Oil-based paints, on the other hand, require up to six to eight hours to become dry to the touch and 24 hours before the next coat can be applied. :) Read More…. Is there anything I can do to fix this? You can speed 'er up a bit by closing the door and running a fan in there. I love this story Mary, thanks for sharing!!! Well, the thumb test will have to be my guide. Prime the cabinet boxes. Such a wonderful content because this blog contains a lot of information which is amazing. If you're just putting up hardware you can do it as soon as the paint is no longer tacky (couple of hours), though don't replace your electrical face plates/outlet covers yet or they may peel the paint away if and when you have to remove them in the future. Now it’s time for the primer. Thanks John! I just painted my living room hard wood floor with a porch and floor latex paint. John Dee, a perfectionist, prefers to do one side at a time, keeping the faces flat so they don't get runs. I like to leave it as long as possible. I painted outside and the paint has dried to the touch very quickly and now the drawers and the dresser itself (separate) are drying/curing in a room with good natural light and air circulation. A lot depends on what type of paint you used. Before I apply the clear polyurethane coats, do i need to let the paint cure or just dry. A place where people can come to learn and share their experiences of doing, building and fixing things on their own. My first blog post of 2014… Happy New Year!!! If you can tolerate the fumes and do this work safely, I recommend giving it a go!). That's why you're on reddit ;). What I do tell my clients who purchase my furniture (before cured) is ‘light’ use is okay. Thank you for this info on curing times! Oil-based paint may feel dry two to four hours after it's applied. Hello! He doesn't want to wash the walls, he wants to know how long til he can put up hardware. It was previously white, but old and dinged up – so prepped and did a few very thin layers of Benjamin Moore Advanced paint. Hi TeeJay! Hi Aiden! Even down to the temperature and humidity in your environment. Whenever I am painting someones bathroom i just allow the paint to tack up because time is money and people don't pay me to watch paint dry. When it came to painting with the actual paint, I used the same technique with the paint brush and the roller. I did 3-4 coats on each side, one coat each evening, flipped them, and did 3 coats on the backside. How long does it take paint to dry and cure? What I MEANT to type was, I have oil base painted a kitchen nook! Thanks. Hi Michele! I put them on loosely and wait even longer to tighten them down. You should still wait four hours before adding another coat, however. Once that first coat has dried, it’s tempting to move right on to the second. Also, if adding a decorate finish which requires the use of painters tape, using the delicate surface painters tape would you have to wait until the topcoat layer the tape is applied to is completely cured or just completely dried? You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to get info on CURE times. I’m not fond of painting outdoors or having wet paint outside because of bugs and the wind blowing dust etc but we can never predict the weather here in the Toronto area. I think it needs 3 coats of paint. However, that generally restricts this to seasonal use when lots of airflow is possible because holy smokes does it stink to high-heaven. But recoat a full 24 hours after you've painted to make sure the surface is completely dry and ready … Not sanding each coat. Wish I’d read this yesterday finished chalk painting rocking chair three days ago. Would that harm the paint/wood at all? your paint is not fully cured. Hi, Let's keep in touch! Just Add Paint suggests that clients wait at least 24 hours before hanging pictures and paintings on walls that have been freshly painted. We still hav,e that old table – with reminents of tippex that’s soaked in the grain! Hi Jordan! Still, cabinets can be recycled, or put to use in other parts of your home (such as the garage or laundry room), allowing you more creativity to add the latest cabinet styles. Have you heard this before? If it were my bathroom, I would wait a couple of days (or at least until the paint is 100% DRY) and it should be okay. Carefully left it for three days to make sure it had dried before applying Wax finish. Follow me on social media or sign up for a dose of furniture painting inspiration and diy tutorials. This cabinet was painted about 2 weeks ago. Hang Cabinets to Dry Between Coats Photo by Brian Wilder. If they were my cabinets, I’d use water-based paint with a heavy-duty easy to clean poly and an oil-based walnut stain for the lowers. Paint “DRY” happens when the solvents evaporate from your paint coating leaving the paint feeling dry to the touch even though it is not 100% dry. Hi Cindy! Oil, 24 hours; premium typical latex that most people use in houses today, 30 minutes to 4 hours. I have experienced some interior wall paint used to paint a built in cabinet not cure for 45 days!!!! Wish you luck and hope it turns out amazing. Not high heat but moisture controlled with lots and lots of air circulation. For the cabinet paint to dry, it usually takes about 1 – 2 weeks. I put my drawers back in once the paint has fully dried just being careful not to ding the body while I do it. Can acrylic paints be used to paint the designs, if not what can I use. My bathroom vanity cabinet was painted with satin latex paint nearly 3 months ago and it still doesn’t pass the fingernail test. It sounds like the paint did not adhere 100% if you can scratch and see the wood. I love to share the products I use and enjoy! If it was a gloss paint that would be a concern. It has been painted and dry for a couple days. So depending on the paint I use, that can sometimes be within a few hours of my last coat. But that's 48 hours of drying time per door—one day per side. Oil based or alkyd paints take almost a mo th to cure. How long should I wait to put the drawers back into the dresser? So far, so good. I’ve been painting furniture long enough to know that paint can feel DRY to the touch in as little as 1 or 2 hours, however CURE time usually takes 3-4 weeks. Depends on the kind of paint you used. Should I just strip it all and start over? If no indent is visible and the surface is hard, your paint has cured. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I'm so happy you dropped by! . Have you ever spent time painting a piece of furniture, painting your walls, cabinets, or anything at all; then somehow mucked up your paint job because it hadn’t dried or cured properly? I recommend painting everything with two coats of paint too. The better method (which is the one usually used by the pros) is to spray them. Barbara. Apply Paste Wax. Your second coat can be applied once the first coat has dried. Oh my life, I always wait at least 2 – 3 weeks for gloss to fully cure before use – I hate clutter so its not an issue waiting for windowsill to fully cure before putting the odd photo back. I love glossing and seeing a perfectly smooth beautifully painted peice of wood. As a professional framer I suggest you wait until the oil is completely dry before framing due to the fact the paint will dry and adhere to the side of the frame and if you reframe in … Does using a table cloth help or will the fabric leave an impression on the paint? Thank you for clarifying, Hi June! Or do I have to wait for it to cure? I'd give it a couple days so the paint can cure. Hi Sarah. Thanks you helped me not mess up my newly gloss painted cupboard I’ll wait it out for a week before filling it! Pro class interior oil based paint? Typos or what!? window.dojoRequire(["mojo/signup-forms/Loader"], function(L) { L.start({"baseUrl":"mc.us12.list-manage.com","uuid":"d40a70e381e7ccbcb08937ddb","lid":"9df365d62a","uniqueMethods":true}) }), Copyright © 2021 Salvaged Inspirations • All Rights Reserved. Those little felt pads in the corners really help too, and they keep the slamming noise down. Just wanted to chime in on Barbara’s question here. When it comes to knowing how long it takes for spray paint to dry on unfinished wood or other surfaces, you need to know what type you are using. One of the biggest questions is when should you paint when installing new cabinets. You have got some paint leftover, no? When they do, they are much harder than latex paints, but they take longer to both dry and cure than late. I had a “paint” guy tell me he cures freshly painted kitchen cabinets in the sun and I should do the same. . I find putting my freshly painted oil items in the sun to cure makes them gummy. in your opinion, latex or oil- based for kitchen cabinets ? Should I reapply another coat of polycrylic? Great questions! this article is awesome! Here's his method for painting both sides in a day. Water Based/Latex Paint ~ Dry Time 1-2 hours – Cure Time 21-30 days, Oil Based Paint ~ Dry Time 6-8 hours – Cure Time 3-7 days, Chalk Brand Paints ~ Dry Time 30-60 minutes – Cure time 30 days, Homemade Chalky Paint ~ Dry Time 30-60 minutes – Cure Time 21-30 days, Milk Paint ~ Dry Time 30 minutes – Cure time 30 days. Thanks for the fingernail test Denise. I am now out $$$ and have to redo them. When painting oil based, high gloss on metal fencing (outdoors) …….what if the weather is likely to rain in the following day/s. … if you’re in a really dry climate ??? If you look closely, you’ll see exactly where the plate left its mark! Also, consider adding felt pads to the corners to cut down on banging doors. If your dining set has been properly prepped, painted and finished, I can’t think of any reason why leaving it out in the sun would harm the paint. air flow/humidity/temperature. That said it may be beneficial to strip and repaint. Basically if you can touch it with your fingertip and it doesn't mark the paint or it feel sticky, then start hanging. Wait until cured? Seriously. The topcoat. However, dry to the touch is not the same as cured paint. I'm humbled and flattered when you share my work, so SHARE AWAY! It seems the cure time is 21-30 days, but most say a flat white zero voc thin coat can be wallpapered in 2 weeks. I’m in Florida too and have been painting outside for years. It helps to keep fixtures from sticking to the paint and fucking up the paint when you take them off. I applied two coats of very dark blue latex, 24 hours apart and then moved it to my home office 36 hours later. What type of paint can I use to paint designs on a new kitchen hutch that has been painted with sherwin Williams Oil-based paints take longer to DRY than latex but cure much faster. Does a fan blowing on the painted surface help it to cure faster? We shall see, I will use your fingernail test, thanks bunches dear. many blessings! Manufacturers will typically say that a paint will dry on average in about an hour but in reality it’s going to take 30 days to cure and reach its full optimum hardness. Best advice is to just be careful. Some people think it is better to paint before and others think it is better to paint after. I usually wait about 48 hours for the face plates (or don't tighten the screws yet). Thank you SO much for this information! My wife and I want to paint our new walls but didn’t know when to add another coat. With Benjamin Moore Advanced paint, they recommend 16 hours between recoats and 4-6 hours dry time. If they are peeling, there’s no point in trying to repaint over a peeling finish. But in full sun I’ve found it melts the uncured piece and takes even longer. Required fields are marked *. I was planning on doing them myself but I asked our contractor for an estimate and was quoted around 1700. In an inconspicuous area, press your fingernail into the paint. Additional photos or text may be available with my written permission. Links on Salvaged Inspirations may be sponsored links and/or affiliate links. . The sheen of the paint eg. Let your painted doors cure well for a couple of days before rehanging them, so they don’t stick to the cabinets. what are the significance of surface dry and cure dry? Choose a color that will flatter your appliances. When you spray them, they come out smoother and you can use the higher quality lacquer paint. If the paint is not tacky and feels dry to the touch, it is dry. I made a boo boo as per time wasted it seems. You can put them back when they have fully dried to the touch usually 24-48, but I ALWAYS leave them propped open a bit for at least a week to 10 days, so they cure well. Yes, the sun along with warmer temps can help speed up dry/cure times. Can I apply third coat after 24 hrs or should I wait longer? Oh, for sure Brianne… 24hrs is plenty. So long as the paint is 100% dry, the clear coat can be applied. Oil-based paint - dry to the touch in 6–8 hours and ready to recoat in 24 hours. Hi! Because I was in a rush with my packing, holiday preparation yada-yada-yada (do people still say yada-yada ), I rushed to get this table staged, photographed, and posted to this blog. I’ve done several layers of spray paint and need to use fine wet and dry paper to smooth the surface before applying the finish coat. So if you really want to be scientific about it, 30 days, but in my experience, we can hang pictures as soon as its dry to the touch and it’s not a big deal. And as for a table cloth, I wouldn’t recommend it because it won’t give the fresh paint a chance to cure if it’s covered up. We are going to paint a dining table top this weekend, and I was wondering how sensitive it will be before it’s fully cured. Oops! How Long Should I Wait Before Hanging Pictures? When brushing or spraying, ensure you have proper ventilation and keep fumes from drifting beyond the area where you are working. I have painted them and now and getting ready to put on the polyurethane. We will keep this in mind as we go to the paint store. flat/eggshell/satin/semi-gloss/high-gloss, The brand and type of paint eg. How long do I need to allow the finished doors to "cure" before I rehang them with the new hardware? Love your post! forum I found with additional info for you, https://www.glidden.com/inspiration/all-articles/how-long-does-paint-take-to-dry-cure. Then I found out I should have not used it or I should have used a primer instead. Draw a vertical line to line up the edge of the first cabinet to be installed. For what its worth, all the painting work was done in a family room with a pellet stove, so it has been very warm and dry in there. The paint you used. I’m going creamy white uppers and walnut stained lowers with white counter tops, Sounds gorgeous. The worse thing that will happen is there will be a paint ridge next time you take the towel rails down. I'm putting up new hardware, I have paint left over but I think I'll just wait. Do I just wait the 30-60 to dry before applying? Ya, bathrooms with all the humidity can be tricky. Interesting ppl don’t realise there is a huge difference between surface dry and completely dried (cured) though. Consider this: I had a lot of older, black appliances in … You're already too tired from painting aren't you? Two questions, when layering different paints, and allowing them to completely dry but not cure between would you expect the cure time of the finished project to be that of the topcoat or whatever the longest cure time is of all the products, primer, paint, glaze for example. While the walls will feel dry to A place for people to help each other out? I LOVE sharing... that's why I blog! Up to a month in higher humidity areas like a bathroom. Cookies help us deliver our Services. I remember when I was around 4yrs old dad was painting skirting boards. I’m Denise – lover of all things vintage, repurposed and restyled. How long would you wait to put blankets on a latex painted shelf? Your email address will not be published. i.e. Flat latex dries pretty quick but a latex enamel while it may feel dry to the touch can be damaged before it cures - which can take a week or so But I wouldn't overly worry about it. I thought I’d help and whilst he was busy painting I was also busy painting my parents pride and joy solid teak g-plan dining table with a bottle of tippex! Latex paint - dry to the touch in about 1 hour, and you can safely recoat in 4 hours. When putting on a second coat of chalk paint? Hope it’s helpful and good luck. … We have a medoim sized kitchen with around 18-20 cabinet doors and drawers. I’d love to hear how long you wait for your paint to dry before using or selling your furniture. Soft, porous, or powdery plaster should be treated with a solution of 1 pint household vinegar to 1 gallon of water. Waited 24 hrs after first coat, paint was dry so I applied second coat. Yes, even with DIY chalky paint, once it’s DRY I poly and/or wax. Hi Ron! Most production furniture manufacturers add chemicals to the Finnish to allow faster curing.. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It is common place to have to touch up the paint after installation. Sign up to get your dose of Inspiration and DIY Furniture Painting Tips! Finally, mark the stud locations. Upvoted for truth. I hope this helps. . To Paint or Not To Paint the Inside of Drawers – 5 Questions To Ask Yourself ». Browse through over 200+ DIY Furniture Painting Tutorials where you’ll find inspiration for your home & DIY projects! That is exactly what I needed to know. . Depends on the kind of paint you used. Hi Lola! Any tips would be appreciated! For washing the walls down, absolutely wait as long as the manufacturer recommends. Enamel spray paint takes about 30 minutes to feel dry but isn’t ready for another coat for at least 8 hours. The old saying “Watching paint Dry” should be changed to watching paint cure. Generally, paint requires a minimum of two weeks to completely cure. super helpful, thanks and may all your projects be happy Thank you for this very useful post! Some of us are less experienced than others, I've haven't done that much DIY before but I'm trying to learn, I'd rather ask than make a costly mistake. Press J to jump to the feed. Just came across this article and found it very useful! oil/latex/chalk/acrylic/milk paint, The color of the paint and tints used eg. . Take a look what happened. I wait as long as I can and for things like outlet covers. Definitely wait that long to scrub or clean it, it … There are really 2 methods for painting cabinets: 1) use a sprayer or 2) use a paint brush. In conditions of high humidity, 72 hours can be an even safer bet! It says on the tin that I should wait 2 weeks before trying to wash the walls, so should I wait this long? So very helpful to a noobie like myself…. I’m in Florida and am wondering if setting it in the sun helps cure it. How long should in wait in between costs for painting trim? Hope this helps. I just painted my kitchen island a dark gray enamel paint and I’m worried it’s not going to cure right. January 4, 2014 by Denise - 282 Comments. They are a light honey oak right now, very well maintained. The paint really doesn't need to cure if it won't ever be seen. It’s our only table so I don’t think we can wait 30 days to use it. Lightly sanding the wood to create tooth and using a good primer should help the paint fuse 100%. Drying is one thing, curing is another. Or just touch it up after you're done. oh, and after he allowed my kitchen cabinets to “cure” in the sun, he delivered them and the paint was peeling off. Thank you, Denise! Those are two very different things. It will make me feel a whole lot better knowing I’m not the only one! Beyond frustrating right? . Great article! You should then wait a full 24 hours before applying a second coat. . If I paint it early the day before any rain is expected……..IF IT RAINS 24hrs later… WILL IT RUIN THE GLOSS AND PAINT JOB!! Are painted a kitchen nook. Before I went on holidays last year (love saying “last year” even though it was only a few weeks ago… weird, I know) I repaired a table with edge-banding and gave it a flawless sprayed black finish. Protect the area: When spraying cabinets, be sure to mask and cover everything and bring in air filtration systems. I live in a tropical country and want to expose my newly painted (with water-based latex paint) dining set to the sun to speed up curing. P.S. And sometimes I feel bad for being the ‘bearer of bad news’ but believe me, if there was a quick fix for some of these things, I’d be using them ALL the time! I’m passionate about furniture painting, photography, writing, and thrift home decor. It’s summer here and temps reach 25-34C. Just finished painting two coats (24 hours apart) on a foyer cabinet. The first rule of cabinet repainting: Make sure the cabinets and doors are clean and dry. Some commercial refinishers have drying rooms. If you're working with an oil-based paint, you will likely need to allow it between six and eight hours to dry properly. If it leaves an indent (like my plate did…grrrr!!!) Hi Denise! . You may only need to wait one hour before the paint is dry to the touch. Tip: A general rule to follow when determining the best height to hang cabinets is to keep 8- or 9-feet high. Hi john I am in the process of doing the exact same thing to my old living room wood floors. Farah, it’s really hard to say because so many factors come into play. Because of this, you have much more time to manipulate oil paint on your canvas before it dries. For my furniture, I use a brush or sponge but I noticed your comment to John above, and if it’s flooring – yes a lint-free roller works great. You have unrealistic expectations. Sooo incorrect! Paint “CURE” happens when your paint coating has reached it’s maximum hardness and is completely 100% dry. Will it damage the walls I just worked so hard to paint? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Any help will greatly appreciated. I know this is an older post, but I hope you can help me with my question. Your email address will not be published. Or just dry? wood/melamine/dry wall/concrete/canvas etc. I’ve heard both, which leads to a.but if confusion. Is it safe to expose it to the sun for 6 hours? Sealer/topcoat can be applied once it’s 100% dry – and then they cure together. Bare wood shows when it’s lightly scratched. Many thanks! Putting something heavy or sharp on top is a no-no (until cured). Use a gentle grease remover… Like, 3 days, if you can! Additional coats can be applied after it has dried for 24 hours. Hello! That is where the saying “Waiting for paint to dry” came from. Need to seal with Polycrylic. To check if your paint is cured, do the fingernail test. Learn how your comment data is processed. Please feel free to use ONE (1) photo per post with a credit link back to the original post. Definitely wait that long to scrub or clean it, it does have to cure. Lower temperatures or higher humidity will extend the dry time of 7 days. This is a simple solution that can be very effective. Let the paint dry for at least 12 hours between the two coats and let the second coat dry even a little longer before moving on to putting the hardware on. Only one coat of primer should do the trick, unless your cabinets are really dark, then I would recommend following up with one more coat of primer when that first coat is dry before moving on. If I’m understanding your first question correctly, paint cure times and topcoat cure times are about the same – usually about 3-4 weeks for a total cure. How many layers you painted. … I hope you and yours had a wonderful Holiday Season! It sure does Clare. , What do you use to apply the polyurethane I was going to use a roller. Having them outside in the heat is good, better if there’s a breeze. Water Based/Latex Paint~ Dry Time 1-2 hours – Cure Time 21-30 days Oil Based Paint~ Dry Time 6-8 hours – Cure Time 3-7 days Chalk Brand Paints~ Dry Time 30-60 minutes – Cure time 30 days Homemade Chalky Paint~ Dry Time 30-60 minutes – Cure Time 21-30 days Clean the shelves, then apply … Cabinet removal can damage the drywall and expose areas that are unpainted. 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