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[quote=Anonymous]I am wondering if you could just use Annie Sloan chalk paint.  I think the grain would not be noticeable after two coats.  Also, chalk paint is way more forgiving than latex.

You do have to either polyurethane (water based) or wax after applying chalk paint.  There is a product from another company (can't remember the name) called Revax, which has some advantages over regular wax.  Am still experimenting with Revax so can't yet give an opinion.

Chalk paint tends to give a vintage look and may not work well if you are into sleek and contemporary. They are ways to make it sleeker--use a roller for flat surfaces, sand before painting and between coats (sanding and priming typically are not needed for chalk paint, which often is just applied with a brush). Perhaps you could get a couple of panels similar to the cabinets you have from Lowes or HD and experiment with chalk paint to see how you like the look.

Paris Gray is quite lovely in the Annie Sloan collection:

http://www.anniesloan.com/acatalog/United_Kingdom.html

Here is a blog entry from someone who painted her cabinets Paris Gray:

http://shabbysweettea.com/2013/02/tutorial-how-to-paint-your-kitchen.html

Google Images will gives you lots of pictures of other items painted Paris Gray.[/quote]

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