NuVo FG-NU TITAN R Instructions / Assembly
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1. paint the side edges of the door with the Kit s included roller or brush Be sure to remove most of the paint from the roller before painting the edges because it will minimize excess paint build up on their back sides of the door c Finally use the roller to paint the face and raised panels of the doors and drawers Again use up and down roll strokes on the vertical sections and side strokes on the horizontals Be sure to watch for runs or excess build up on the corners side edges and the back sides of your doors If you see any gently brush them out immediately And finally keep the doors and drawers open during your project to allow them to dry and not stick to the frames By the time you ve finished painting the front side of your final door or drawer it s very likely that enough time has elapsed 2 hours for you to go back where you started and repeat the above process for a second coat C Apply Second Coat_ Repeat the above process NOTE If you see any thin areas after your Second Coat allow the section to dry for 2 hours and then re coat the entire section or entire door because spot re coats will create a noticeable difference in gloss You may apply a 3 thin coat if needed to hide very dark wood or paint 5 Step 3 Put Back A Remove Tape Immediately after your final coat has dried to the touch you may begin removing the tape Be sure to carefully score the edge of the tap2. door handles and stove because of the potential oils and dirt located in these areas A second washing may be needed Note on wood cabinets follow the grain pattern in the wood Avoid scrubbing in a circular motion When done rinse your cabinets a few times with clean warm water and cloth Wipe with dry cloth and allow to dry for at least one hour prior to applying Nuvo If the existing finish of your cabinet is shiny then it s also optimal to de gloss their shine with a quick and light sanding In addition if the ends or sides of your cabinet housing are made of a wood paper then these areas will require a light sanding as well because of the wax typically present in the paper To sand use the included Sanding Pad and follow the grain Avoid circular motions If you sand you must also clean with TSP per the above It s not necessary to take off your cabinet doors for painting because Nuvo is fast drying You may choose to remove your doors but it s not required Step 2 Paint Do not attempt to apply the NUVO Cabinet Paint tn one thick coat because it may adversely effect the coating s performance because it s designed for two coats NOTE It s optimal to have your room s temperature between 65F and 77F Be sure to turn off any ceiling fans to prevent blowing dust A Paint your cabinet frames Begin by using the Kit s included paint brush and paint the NUVO Cabinet Paint around the
3. IMPORTANT NOTE Please be sure to review these Instructions before you get started because there are new _ te A cleaning instructions which ensure proper adhesion TM 4 December 16 2014 CABINET PAINT Welcome to NUVO the world s first one day cabinet makeover kit When your project is finished send us your before and after pictures because they ll inspire others Let us know if you have any questions and enjoy your NUVO makeover NOTE If you re also going to be updating your countertops with Giani Granite Countertop Paint then be sure to makeover your cabinets first because this will eliminate the chance of getting paint on top of your new granite countertop finish Typical Questions How much does one Kit cover Each NUVO Paint Kit has sufficient paint to cover the typical kitchen which is equivalent to about forty running feet of standard cabinets or about one hundred square feet Most people use the running feet figure because it s quicker and easier to figure out NOTE This amount of paint includes coating the front and back sides of all your cabinet doors the front of your drawers and the front and sides of your cabinet frame It does not include coating the interior of your cabinet shelves NOTE if you re covering very dark wood or paint with one of NUVO s lighter colors then a third coat might be required There is enough p
4. aint included for this occurrence What surfaces can I paint NUVO one day cabinet makeover paints are designed to adhere to all bare wood wood with a varnish painted wood bare metal painted metal laminate and melamine cabinets If your existing cabinet finish is shiny then it s optimal to lightly sand the finish with a fine grit 600 sandpaper How long will it take and when can I use my cabinets again From start to finish your cabinet makeover should take you about eight hours Of course there are variables such your painting speed and amount of cabinets which may impact the time You may use your kitchen in just a few hours after you apply your final coat We simply recommend you exercise caution around your new finish for the first seven days or so because the coating s durability and adhesion builds with each day What other tools will I need Here s the other items you ll need for your cabinet makeover 1 TSP or TSP PF heavy duty detergent for cleaning the cabinets Small tipped artist brush for reaching any unusual tight spots Screw driver to remove the knobs and pulls from your cabinet doors and drawers Frog Tape Painter s Tape to keep the paint off of your walls and appliances Fast drying wood filler and 300 grit sand paper if you have any deep nicks to fill Paint Roller Tray a ee Let s get started 1 new NUVO One Day Cabinet Makeover Kit Three Steps Prep Pa
5. e with a sharp tool to ensure a clean separation from the new coating B Reattach Knobs wait a minimum of eight hours before reattaching your knobs because it will prevent them from sticking Re apply new bumpers if you removed your old ones Important Be sure to be cautious around your new NUVO finish especially the handles for the first seven days because the coating s adhesion builds with each successive day C Keep your doors and drawers open for a minimum of eight hours after you ve finished your final coat because this will ensure they don t stick If your cabinets have knots in them such as Knotty Pine cabinets and their current finish is old then it s optimal to pre prime the knot spots with a good oil based primer before applying NUVO This is necessary because the tannins in the knots are likely to bleed through NUVO s water based formula Follow the general wood grain when spot priming and avoid circular strokes Disposal clean equipment and paint spatters with warm soapy water Dispose of contaminated absorbent container and unused product in accordance with all current federal state and local regulations Use only with adequate ventilation WARNING Irritant Harmful if swallowed Avoid contact with eyes May cause eye nose and throat irritation Avoid breathing of dust and vapors or spray mist Open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during applicati
6. ets Tape the front edge of your countertops And finally place newspapers or a tarp over your countertops and floor NOTE it s not necessary to remove the items stored inside your cabinets You may choose to curtain them off with plastic or newspaper Finally if your cabinet door hinges are visible from the outside then you may either tape over them to protect them or plan on painting around them Remove Knobs Next use a screw driver and unscrew and remove all the knobs 7 from your cabinet doors and drawers If your knobs aren t removable then simply tape them off or plan on painting around them If the backside of your cabinet doors have bumpers then you may either remove and replace them after your project is finished or paint around them Clean Thoroughly clean your cabinets first with TSP or TSP PF which is a heavy duty detergent which removes grease oil and dirt and is available at most DIY stores Be sure to wear rubber gloves and a long sleeve shirt to protect hands and arms Protect your eyes with goggles Dissolve 1 8 cup of TSP or TSP PF in one gallon of warm water to create a cleaning solution If you have a wood floor be sure to set your cleaning pail on a plastic sheet to protect your floor s finish To clean use a plastic scouring pad such as Scotch Brite and squeeze out any excess cleaning solution back into your pail Be sure to clean extra well around
7. exterior hinges on the frame Next open the cabinet doors and drawers in the area and complete painting the rest of the frame by using the Kit s included brush or roller NOTE for best results use up and down brush strokes on the uprights of your frame and use side to side strokes on the horizontal sections NOTE KEEP CABINET DOORS amp DRAWERS OPEN AFTER PAINTING THE FRAME TO ALLOW THE PAINT TO DRY SO THE DOORS DON T STICK Repeat this across all of your cabinets B Paint doors and drawers Next paint the backside of each door first Don t paint their side edges yet because you ll paint these when you paint their front side Keep the doors open while painting by holding them from the front side NOTE it s not necessary to paint the backside of your drawers because they re typically not visible when opened By the time you ve finished painting the backside of your last door the first one is probably dry to the touch If so then you may begin by painting the front and side edges of your doors and drawers For best results it s optimal to paint the front of Raised Panel doors and drawers by following the below sequence a Paint the recessed valleys first with the Kit s included paint brush Use up and down brush strokes on the vertical sections and sideway strokes on the horizontal pieces NOTE watch for drips and pooling of paint in the corners and brush out b Next
8. int Put Back Step 1 Prep Repair amp Patch If your cabinets have any deep nicks or scratches then fill them in with a fast drying wood filler We suggest you perform any patches before cleaning and taping your cabinets because this will allow the patches to dry while you re getting the rest of your cabinets ready To patch use a putty knife and fill in the blemish with a fast drying wood filler and allow the patch to build up a little higher than the surface Allow to dry Sand until smooth and even with surface If your cabinets have knots and their finish is old then it s optimal to pre prime the knots with a good oil based primer before applying NUVO This is necessary because the tannins in the knots will bleed through NUVO When spot priming follow the grain in the wood and avoid circular strokes NOTE IF you re replacing any old knobs with new ones and the new knob s screw holes don t match up with the existing holes then take the time now to patch the old holes with wood filler And then drill new holes for the new knobs as needed Protect Next use your Frog Tape Painter s Tape and mask off your walls wherever they meet up with your cabinets It s optimal to apply two rows of tape because it provides additional protection Be sure to press down firmly on the tape s edge to ensure a proper seal Next protect your appliances by applying the tape to wherever they meet your cabin
9. on and drying If you experience eye watering headache or dizziness leave the area to obtain fresh air If continued difficulty is experienced seek medical attention immediately Close container after each use Wash thoroughly after handling and before smoking and eating FIRST AID If swallowed do not induce vomiting Get medical attention immediately If you experience difficulty in breathing leave the area to obtain fresh air If continued difficulty is experienced seek medical attention immediately In case of eye contact flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention KEEP FROM FREEZING CAUTION Do not take internally Avoid contact with eyes and skin Use with adequate ventilation KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN WARNING If you scrape sand or remove old house paint you may release lead dust Lead is toxic Contact National Lead Information Hotline at 800 424 LEAD Giani is lead free Questions Contact us Mon Fri 7 am to 4 pm CST 314 241 3500 or 800 650 5699 GIANIgranite com Giani Inc 2216 North Broadway St Louis MO 63102 314 241 3500 www NuvoCabinetPaint com
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