wyndhy, alot of good advise on here! I agree with scotzoid about using Kilz! best primer there is! go for it and take it from there!

Lilith, beautiful doors! looks like a very nice kitchen!

On the subject of smelly paint...OK, scotz mentioned Kilz and it's smell and I never actually tried this with the primer...but wait, I'm getting the cart before the horse. Um...ok...When I paint, if I can't do it all outside, I'll put 2-3 drops of "pure vanilla" in the paint before I stir it. It really cuts down on the odor of the paint and doesn't tint it any other color than what I have. I never used pure white paint before so I would check for tinting before I put it in the the entire can. It may help with the Kilz...but to be honest, I never thought to try it.

Tinting the primer to match the final color is a most excellent idea. I didn't do so before I painted all my woodwork in the dining room and I'm kicking myself to this day!

Good luck wyndhy and BIGbad!

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thanks lixy. great tip about the vanilla!

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I'd just like to add that kilz isn't just a bad smell, it's more like toxic fumes. We used some in a closet and had to paint a little then retreat to fresh air, but it did work really good.

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actually, with the kids around, i'd use anything a little less effective, putting on two or three coats, before i went with stuff that had more a noxious odor. i checked out that kilz (love that name ) and it's certainly effective but there are other products that are a little less give-you-a-mind-numbing-headachey. thank you all again for the tips..

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Trees give peace to the souls of men * Nora Waln

The forest would be very quiet if no other birds sang than those who sing the best * Henry van Dyke

some fairly sordid tales, rambles, and anecdotes
Hypothetically Speaking * Something More * Cammy Interrupted * An Experimental Vacation * Masked * so..damn..hot * Thank You * My toy, his idea * no.19 Maple Lane * I Have A Surprise For You * Yesterday * In a Quiet Kitchen * help me decide * untitled prose * more untitled prose

Last I checked Kilz had come out with a water-based latex version, haven't had a chance to try it but that might be less noxious...in any case, if the kitchen area can be ventilated well, it shouldn't be a big problem...ALL paints give off potentially toxic fumes, and when painting an enclosed area like Aqua was doing, taking a fresh air break is always a good idea...

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