Beyond Paint the miracle paint?

Things we hate about painting:
stripping
sanding
sealing
priming

What is one product did it all? That is the claim from Beyond Paint. We put their paint to the test with a piece of furniture that was only trash worthy because any effort beyond adding paint was not worth the time or expense. Come along our little journey if this product can actually save you time and money.

The color of this paint is called Nantucket.

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[sharonmathews]

When I was painting new interior doors for my house I discovered a technique to help smooth the texture from even a foam roller. After painting each section of a door with a roller I used a misting spray bottle of water and just lightly misted the paint while it was still wet, then I used a very fine two or three-inch brush and went over the paint very lightly with long strokes from one end of the section to the other end. It smoothed the paint almost like glass. The trick I found is a very light misting and very light stroke of a quality brush. Hope this helps someone.

[tejjensen]

Thanks for the video. I have seen a similar product for fiberglass boats and then I have a tip for you. Before pouring paint up to your paint roller. Pull a plastic bag over the paint tray so you do not have to clean it and the paint can be poured back into the bucket if you have filled the paint tray too much.

[gloriaeverson]

I purchased this 5 years ago to use on my kitchen cabinets. It is great! Covers well and after 5 years there are a few small chips, but it did an amazing job and still looks fresh. I've been planning on doing a round of touch ups. That will probably take about 15 minutes. Great product.

[TheYogaDen]

I am a painter. I've not used this particular product, but have used similar.... They do work. BUT.

Sanding isn't just for adhesion. It's also to get rid of roughness and remove particles that might have settled into the finish.
People, for the love of God, at the very least, wash what you're going to paint with soap and water - sugar soap is better.
Sanding doesn't need to be a messy and unpleasant task. We all know the old saying; "you can't polish a turd". If what you want to paint has dents, holes, or is damaged, no amount of paint is going to fix this - only proper prep (filler, repair) will do the trick. But if what you're going to paint is in good condition, sanding it will not take long or make much mess. Use 240 grit sand paper - it feels smooth to the touch, but is perfect for keying in the new paint. A sand paper this light is no harder work to sand with than a sponge is to wipe with.

Short nap/pile rollers are for a smooth finish - cabinetry, doors and the like. Rollers with longer nap, like in this video are for walls.

The"texture" left by the roller is undesirable to most people. This is also known as stippling or 'orange peel'. The way to minimise this is use less paint on the roller AND do a very light sand between coats (240 grit). The reason the roller was sliding in this video is because there was too much paint on the roller - this happens with any kind of paint.

Finally... Do not be scared of oil based paints. They are actually easier to use and give a better, stronger finish. It's also easy to clean up your oil based paints - just use turps. However, water based paints are excellent, and are superior for outdoor use (such as timber homes).

As much as we might like, we can not have everything. We can't a have a good, cheap, long lasting, quick, no-prep, paint that has a great finish. It doesn't exist. If you want what you're painting to look nice and last a long time, care enough about it to give it a light sand, use the proper roller, and sand between coats.

God bless.

[cookalotg]

Wow! I have been putting off doing my bathroom cabinets because I hate sanding, etc. Now I like this! Can't wait to do it.

[gailstaples]

Have used a sponge roller with this paint and it gives a smoother finish. Actually done many pieces with the Nantucket color you just used and all have sold. The Poppy and Pewter are also beautiful colors I have used on many projects which also sell well. Love this paint even though it is pricey.

[Skeetle]

I used this product for my kitchen cabinets which were Formica. The cabinets had been prepared in advance about 5 years ago and primed and finished with Sherwin Williams best. This held up pretty well but recently within about 9-10 months ago I went over the cleaned surface and applied this product. I can’t be happier especially if you have faced Formica issue yourself. I highly recommend this product for coverage, durability and appearance. For an entire kitchen both upper and lower cabinets I used just under a gallon for two coats. The cost was about $100.00. More than worth the cost when you figure the alternatives. Good video! I wished I’d had videoed my experience. Great job! If I can figure out how to upload a pic of my finished cabinets I will add it soon.

[hooperv]

Just use Zinsser Bullseye 123 primmer. It will stick to anything. Even glass and ceramic tile. You don't have to sand and then you can use any color paint you want. So it's one more coat not even a heavy coat to make it bond. Then you can use a regular standard paint. Any paint will work with it. Oil or latex. You will save a fortune. And can have any color you like. You can even have the Zinsser tinted to be close to the final color, so if it ever gets scratched. It won't show the white primmer. They also make a gray for covering brite colors.

[jwilkinson]

Update: I now have had Beyond Paint on my kitchen cabinets for a year, and they look fantastic! I'm so happy with the look. It completely transformed my kitchen. I have had very little scratching (I waited the 30 days until I put the doors back on), and even had my dog try to get food off the island and ran his claws all the way down one and nothing!!! I didn't sand at all. I just removed the doors and cleaned them very well. After 30 days, I put the doors back on and voilà, what an amazing look! I highly recommend Beyond Paint.

[realgirl]

I think the bumpy texture is from the roller. A sponge roller would work better.

[Ailuj]

I adore this stuff. Like painting with Jello. I have given a second life to so much in my home. Looks gorgeous. I have painted bedside cabinets, two bathroom vanities, the woodwork in a bathroom. Two wooden waste bins, coffee tables and my dining table which I finished with a high gloss sealant. This stuff is nice and thick so did not need to use a drop cloth either. As for clean up, washed brushes in warm soapy water, rinsed well and dried naturally. Great stuff👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[lesforet]

The bumpyness is called "stipple".... The thicker the roller the more of a stipple you'll have. I would use a mohair roller to get a smoother finish.

[wesleydeer]

The number one tip for rolling a smooth surface, and trying to get high adhesion and a smooth finish, is very thin coats at first. Had way way way too much paint on the roller. So what happens is is you will get one thick layer to cure together which will easily just peel right back off.

[cfaz]

I need to paint a dresser and this paint would be good to use. Sponge roller and thinner coats, ppl in the comments are always awesome for critical thinking and experienced advice, but it always starts with a brave person willing to post a video lol.

[ronaldrichman]

I am a painter---ALWAYS USE SOAP and warm water to clean brushes/rollers, i have some that have had for years. Even if it looks clean, use soap, cause microparticles will dry and next time the paint will be harder to come off

[thefreedomguyuk]

Lovely ! There are actually quite a few modern paints one will get away with not preparing the surfaces at all. There are a lot of purists objecting to this, however, it's our own homes we are decorating, so we can do exactly what we want to do. And no matter what, the results look much better than what we otherwise never would get around to paint.
-I better do my own hallway, it does look a bit tired. Will look for this product 👍

[randyreed]

You need to do a scratch test to see if it bonded properly for durability

[dianamorris]

I worked for a professional painter for years, if you rinse your water based paint brushes than use soap to clean them they will come clean every time you use them.

[diamondbluespruceranch]

wrong roller. gotta use a sponge roller for smooth finish.

[godiva]

Very informative thanks i need to do my bedroom set over so I’m excited to see a product that will do the work for me