Recently a friend asked me about stripping some intricate woodwork. I recommended a soda blaster. I have used a bigger version of these in the restoration business on sooted roof trusses so I knew they could remove the finish and not damage the wood since they are much less aggressive than a sand blaster. They are reasonably priced and definitely the way to go if you’ve got something like an intricately detailed door, etc.
Ok here’s my disclaimer. I have never used this product myself. But that’s only because I didn’t know about it. But you can see the results for yourself. If you’d like to give your kitchen a makeover for a minimal cost compared to refacing and tile work, this is a great option. Very little prep work compared to the traditional way you would paint cabinets. They claim the paint will stick to anything so you can actually change the look of your tile backsplash also. They don’t reveal the brand of paint in the video but with a little sleuthing it is clear that the paint is a product called Beyond Paint and it is available at Home Depot. I will say that the paint is not cheap at $100/gal but considering all the work you would save in sanding and priming it is worth the trade off. This paint will give you a slightly textured finish so if you are looking for a slick smooth look this is not for you. But as you can see in this video the transformation of this kitchen was pretty phenomenal.
Kevin Hicks 