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Re painting kitchen

Olivia McCarthy

9 years ago

I have a shaker style kitchen that was Spray painted off white about ten years ago . I want to paint it using Farrow &. Ball elephants breath - do I need to prime it again ?

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Rockin' Fine Finish
9 years ago
depends on what the current paint is and what the new finish will be
Olivia McCarthy
Original Author
9 years ago
It looks like an eggshell in cream - shaker style doors - & I want to paint using eggshell elephants breath by farrow and ball .
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if the finish was sprayed in a oil finish I would prime if you are using acrylic

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