Nuvo Cabinet Paint (Cocoa Couture) Quart

I recently purchased the Nuvo Cabinet Paint Kit in Cocoa Couture and I am very pleased with my purchase. So far, I have repainted my bathroom vanity and this paint changed the looks of it dramatically. The vanity was once outdated and somewhat boring, and now it looks like a brand-new vanity. I added silver handles to all the drawers and cabinets and that really made the cocoa color of the paint “pop”. I am currently working on painting my kitchen cabinets as well. The Nuvo paint kit includes two paint cans, both one-quart, a small paintbrush for detailed areas, a roller handle and two brush rollers, a stir-stick, and a how-to booklet. This paint goes on with ease and covers very well. I used two coats of paint on my bathroom vanity and haven’t even used half of one can yet. I believe I will have enough to paint my kitchen cabinets as well as the vanity in our guest bathroom. When I first received the kit, I did not realize that I would need a stripping agent for the cabinets. After I read the instructions, I learned that they recommend the use of TSP (Trisodium Phosphate Substitute) to clean the cabinets before applying the paint. I purchased Klean-Strip no rinse TSP from amazon and it worked very well. I simply diluted the solution in warm water and used it to clean the cabinets. It takes a few minutes to try, then you use a dry cloth to remove any residue. After using the TSP, I used a 300-grit sandpaper to lightly sand the cabinets. I highly recommend this step because the cabinet paint will show any blemishes in the wood. For example, the clear coat on my cabinets was not applied smoothly, there were some areas where you could see some drip spots, and the paint made these spots more noticeable. After realizing this, I resulted to sanding the cabinets more thoroughly to ensure no blemishes would be seen. This paint dries very quickly. I painted my bathroom vanity in only a couple of hours- I let the first coat of paint dry for an hour before applying another coat. After only 10-15 minutes of applying paint the cabinets felt dry to the touch. A kitchen or bathroom cabinet make-over can easily be done in a single weekend! I think it would even work well on other wood furniture such as desks, dressers, tables, etc. as it is very durable. I accidently scraped the vanity with one of the drawers and it did not leave a mark.

Omg, where do I start? I got quotes from several contractors for this job with costs ranging from $3,000 to $6000. Finally, I decided to do it myself, and it was the best decision I ever made. I will recommend buying a sander and sanding the cabinets first. It’s not required, but it will definitely help with the finish look with all the grooves after its painted. I took on this project because when I moved into this unit, the cabinets were damaged with stains and grease and I could not get it clean. I use multiple degreasers and I hired professional cleaners to come in and try to clean the cabinets. They have even steam the cabinets and nothing could get the grease in the stains off the cabinets. So finally, I decided to paint it. Gray was not my first choice however, I could not find the navy blue I wanted, and so ultimately, we decided on a light gray, which I do not regret at all. Application was super easy. The two of us tackled this project in less than three hours. I will recommend 2 to 3 coats for better coverage. I also will recommend not putting a glob on at a time but instead apply thin layers, making sure that your brush strokes are uniform. The texture is perfect and the finish is also perfect not too shiny not to Matte. This is a perfect kit that provides you with all the tools you will need to get the job done. All you really need is tape and tarp so that you don’t get paint everywhere. I cracked my window and the paint dried super fast which made applying a second and third coat so easy and fast. And lastly, the amount of paint they provided in the full starter kit was more than enough. We only use one canister and that canister still has paint left in it. The other canister has not even been touched. So I will be keeping them for future touchups.

One of the best products I have ever bought on Amazon. Really amazing Super easy to use. Covers very well and dries leaving a quality finish. Durable,too. I refinished an ugly, beat up old door. After two coats, the door looks like new. I also refinished an old wooden kitchen set. Yes, it was tedious to paint, but it turned out looking like new. I bought the kit and have enough paint left to do a least another project. Be sure to prepare the surface as their videos show. Seriously, very easy to use to get great results. Cocoa brown is what I used, but I am buying another kit to use for my projects.

My cabinets have been painted for six weeks now and I don’t know why I waited so long to paint my kitchen cabinets. I don’t know why I thought it would be such an ordeal. The Nuvo paint kit was amazing and made the project so easy. My cabinet doors are solid oak and the cabinets themselves have an oak colored veneer. I followed instructions and sanded and used a degreaser on both the doors and the frame. PROs: -No primer needed, two coats were enough -used 3/4 can for the kitchen. Will use the rest in my bathrooms, which have the same builder model of cabinetry -completed in three evenings after work -no odor CONs -wish you could purchase smaller quantities. I have one can unopened -will need a little touch up where paint pulled away at the corner of the cabinet door. I left the paint to dry 48 hours before closing doors. Three of the 15+ doors and drawers need touch up here. -will likely need to install knobs as the paint is easily scratched off from fingernails when opening doors and drawers I would highly recommend this as a temporary fix. I do plan on getting new cabinetry in the next five years. The color is not as blue or dark as indicated. It has more gray in it than expected, but surprisingly looks amazing and pulls together the backsplash and laminate countertop.

The paint is pretty amazing – flows on like nothing I have ever used. However, I’m not sure how well it will hold up – like other reviewers, it does seem delicate to abuse, and you might need to touch it up if you are rough on things. I’m all about saving money in our “new” money pit house, so I used the paint on a cheap, small press-board bath cabinet instead of replacing it. I did remove all of the drawers and cabinet doors first, as it was a very tight working space. I also used the provided sand paper to de-gloss everything, not just the side panels. I was not very impressed after the first coat, but once the second coat dried, the cabinet was completely transformed. So much in fact, I decided to keep the old cultured marble counter top – the new color totally made it pop. I was going to replace another bathroom’s identical cabinet, but the first one turned out so well, I painted the other too. Some things to keep in mind that I learned with this project: 1. I cannot imagine using this color (cocoa couture) on an entire kitchen. In my humble opinion, either white or black would be the only colors to use on that large of a space. This color did, however, work beautifully for small bathroom spaces. 2. If you have real wood grained cabinets (not foil/laminated or press-board) and just want to darken the shade a bit or freshen it up, I would recommend the extra effort of using gel stain instead of this product. With this product, absolutely no wood grain will show through – it completely masks the previous color. If you just want to freshen, try using regular stain in the same color and rub it on the tired areas with a rag – sometimes that’s all it takes. I used gel stain to darken our old golden oak china hutch, and it is just stunning. It was a lot of work, though. 3. If your hardware is old, do replace it. It will make all of the difference (see my before and after photos). It is new hardware in the photos, but you can refinish existing hardware with amazing spray paint that is available - I like really like working with Rust-Oleum Universal - very forgiving. I have used all kinds of oil-rubbed bronze, satin nickel paints, etc. spray paints with amazing results. 4. The Nuvo kit comes with two 6” short nap fluffy rollers, but they have the plastic caps on the ends instead of fluff which makes it difficult to get into crevices without knocking off the fresh paint elsewhere. If you have lots of crevices in your doors/drawers, definitely invest in rollers that are also fluffy on the end. Even though the video shows using the regular brush for crevices, you will want to use the roller to smooth out the brush strokes. 5. The kit comes with a 4” roller “cage.” Don’t use it, unless you invest in 4” rollers. Use a 6” cage; otherwise, trying to use the just the end of the roller will merely slide along the surface instead of rolling. However, the included brush is very nice. I did not try foam rollers, so I cannot comment on how they would work. I’m not a foam roller fan anyway – much prefer fluff. 6. For two 30” cabinets, I used about ½ of one can (with some waste of not being able to pour all of the excess back into the can). The second coat requires very little paint compared to the first. The before and after photos are of different bathrooms, but the cabinets were identical. Forgot to take before photo of first one. Update: Another reviewer stated that the paint cures more after time, and that is true. We had to use this cabinet for a couple of months while our master bath was demolished, and the paint held up just fine. We also replaced the cheap cultured marble counter top with quartz, and it looks so amazing, that people are complimenting this tiny cabinet as much as our more expensive larger bathrooms! They can't believe that it is a cheap, particle board cabinet that was painted.

Nuvo’s Cabinet Paint in Earl Grey is such a game-changer for DIY projects. The color is a gorgeous medium gray with a soft, modern feel—rich enough to add depth but neutral enough to match almost anything. It instantly updates older cabinets without looking too dark. The paint goes on smoothly with surprisingly good coverage, even on older or previously finished cabinets. It self-levels well, dries quickly, and doesn’t leave streaks when applied with a roller or brush. The finish is durable once cured, and it looks like a professional upgrade even for beginners. A single quart goes further than you’d expect, making it a great budget-friendly makeover option. And best of all, there’s no overwhelming odor, so it's easy to work with indoors. If you’re looking for an easy way to refresh bathroom or kitchen cabinets with a beautiful modern gray, Nuvo Earl Grey is absolutely worth it!

This is outstanding paint if it's applied the right way. It has the same sheen as more expensive cabinets. After I had read all the reviews on this paint especially the ones where the paint peeled of easily and the finger marks left if it were touched so I was able to learn from the mistakes of others. Forget what the company said about being able to apply this paint on top of old surfaces. Paint is paint and it needs something to grab on too. Any manufacturer of paint will tell you the same basic rules wash of dirt and dust, sand the area blah blah blah if you want your hard work to come out right follow the basics but I might have been tempted too if a manufacturer told me there's no need to sand the cabinet. I had a complete disaster spray painting cabinets black I also sprayed the walls, floor windows and put several coats on thinking the more the better ,my job was ruined. With this job I sanded the cabinet until I got rid of ALL the gloss and it took a lot of Sanding to get rid of the gloss , these cabinets receive 7-9 coats in the Factory so keep that in mind. I used an orbital sander plus elbow grease and washed the cabinets between Sanding the final one I left the cabinet damp because the wet opens up the wood pores and applied a thin coat with a sponge roller and let it dry for a about 10 hours then applied a second coat without Sanding between coats and the results are spectacular. I am delighted with the result. I have a hard finish I tried to scratch off paint with my nail.... nothing, I rubbed my fingers all over it... no fingermarks. This is great paint if you follow the rules of painting. I plan on putting the cabinet on pinterist under my email [email protected] because I added another detail to my cabinet. I bought a roll of paintable beadboard wallpaper cut it out and pasted it to the insert of the cabinet, waited 12 hours and applied 2 coats of the Nuvo paint. I swear you would think they came from the Factory that way .I bought these old oak cabs of Craiglist for a bargain , now I can match them up with my black Ikea cabs because they discontinued the cabs I had so this is even better.The whole cost was $20.00 including the cabinet.

I used the Nuvo Driftwood Cabinet Makeover Kit on the cabinets in my 5th wheel about 3 years ago, and they still look just as good as the day I painted them. No peeling, no chipping, no fading — the finish has held up perfectly through travel, temperature changes, and daily use. We did take the time to prep the cabinet surfaces thoroughly before painting, and I think that made all the difference. The kit was easy to use, the color is beautiful, and the coverage was excellent. If you’re willing to put in the prep work, this paint will give you a professional-looking finish that lasts.

Used this paint for our kitchen cabinets and it makes them look so much nicer! Looks like new cabinets! I've purchased this paint a couple years ago to use on our bathroom cabinets and wooden fireplace and it looks great on everything! Colour seemed consistent for both sets. Easy to use and saves lots of money replacing old cabinets! Also not sure why it looks like it in the photos but the top and bottom are the same colour, the lighting in our kitchen is weird lol

The paint was very watery and even though I sandpapered the laminate it refused to stick on and I had to wipe off the paint quickly : the paint was practically dripping . What happened ?

Lovely paint -transformed our kitchen

I'm guilty of not writing reviews despite relying heavily on them, so thought I would take the time to say this is truly fantastic paint. It has a silky texture, is a beautiful deep navy/grey colour and makes my kitchen cabinets look really modern and chic. We took the time to sand down the cupboards lightly prior to painting, and then as instructed from the pack we sugar soaped and finished with a glass cleaner to ensure the paint grips to a very clean surface. The brush provided with the pack is really handy for the awkward parts of cupboard doors or any other furniture, and the wee roller was great too. Overall I am really pleased with the finish - the only thing I would highlight is the colour changes with the slightest touch up; ie if you have three coats on one part it is very obvious to see as it goes very dark, so be aware if you are doing any small bits once the paint is dry. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed.

Loved it! Great quality and goes on smooth. Took 4 coats to cover my dark cabinets