This guide is for anyone looking to accurately preview the rich Graphite shade of Rust-Oleum Kitchen Cupboard Paint before committing to a larger project. The 10ml tester sachet provides a genuine representation of the color and adhesion on your actual surfaces, helping you make an informed decision. While perfect for color matching, remember this small quantity is specifically for testing and not for painting entire areas.
Accurate Color Representation: Designed to give a true feel for the Graphite color and its finish on your specific kitchen surfaces.
Matt Finish: Delivers a soft, sophisticated matt look, enhancing the modern aesthetic of your kitchen.
Durable Formulation (of full product): The full paint is tough, scrubbable, and resistant to everyday spills and stains, ensuring a long-lasting finish.
No Primer or Topcoat Needed (for full product): The complete paint system simplifies the painting process, reducing preparation and finishing steps.
Eco-Friendly & Water-Based: This paint is water-based and kind to the environment, aligning with sustainable practices.
Wide Surface Compatibility: Suitable for testing on melamine, wood, gloss cupboards, and even previously varnished or painted surfaces.
Generous Test Area: Each 10ml sachet provides enough paint to cover a 30cm by 30cm (approximately 1 square foot) test area.
Made in the UK: Produced domestically, ensuring quality and supporting local manufacturing.
Authentic Color Test: Provides an exact shade representation on your actual surfaces and lighting conditions.
Verifies Adhesion: Allows you to check how the paint adheres to your specific cupboard material before a full application.
Eco-Friendly: Water-based formula is a healthier choice for your home and the environment.
Easy Application: Can be easily applied by brush or roller for the test swatch.
Durable Finish (full product): The full paint offers a hard-wearing, scrubbable finish against daily use.
Small Quantity: Only 10ml, strictly for testing, not for even small touch-ups or projects.
Requires Careful Storage: As a small sachet, ensure it's sealed properly after opening to prevent drying out if not used immediately.
Dilution Not Recommended for Test: While the full product can be diluted for spraying, it's best to use the tester undiluted to see the true color and texture.
Authentic Color Test: Provides an exact shade representation on your actual surfaces and lighting conditions.
Verifies Adhesion: Allows you to check how the paint adheres to your specific cupboard material before a full application.
Eco-Friendly: Water-based formula is a healthier choice for your home and the environment.
Easy Application: Can be easily applied by brush or roller for the test swatch.
Durable Finish (full product): The full paint offers a hard-wearing, scrubbable finish against daily use.
Small Quantity: Only 10ml, strictly for testing, not for even small touch-ups or projects.
Requires Careful Storage: As a small sachet, ensure it's sealed properly after opening to prevent drying out if not used immediately.
Dilution Not Recommended for Test: While the full product can be diluted for spraying, it's best to use the tester undiluted to see the true color and texture.
The Rust-Oleum Kitchen Cupboard Paint 10ml tester sachet is engineered specifically for color and adhesion verification. Its primary purpose is to help you confidently select the perfect shade for your kitchen cabinet upcycling project. You should apply this small quantity to a representative section of your cupboard surface, allowing you to observe the Graphite color in your home's unique lighting conditions and against your existing decor.
For best results, apply a test swatch to a discrete area of a melamine, wood, or gloss cupboard. The highly pigmented formula ensures good coverage even on this small scale. Let it dry completely to truly appreciate the matt finish. This step is crucial for ensuring satisfaction with the final color choice for your larger project. The sachet helps prevent costly mistakes by giving you a 'try before you buy' experience for color and how it will interact with your specific substrate.
Prepare the Surface: Ensure your test area on the cupboard is clean, dry, and free from grease or dust. Lightly sand glossy surfaces for better adhesion, then wipe clean.
Open Sachet: Carefully snip a small corner of the 10ml sachet.
Apply Test Swatch: Using a small brush or mini-roller, apply a thin, even coat of paint to a 30cm x 30cm area. For a more accurate color representation of the full product, apply a second coat after the first is dry.
Observe: Allow the paint to fully dry and cure to observe the true Graphite color and matt finish under various lighting conditions in your kitchen.
This paint is designed for use on a variety of kitchen cupboard surfaces, including:
Melamine
Wood
Gloss cupboards
Varnished surfaces
Previously painted surfaces
Once your cupboards are painted with the full product, the finish is:
Hard-wearing: Designed to withstand daily kitchen activity.
Scrubbable: Can be wiped down and cleaned without compromising the finish.
Durable: Offers increased resistance against everyday spills and stains. Wipe up spills promptly with a soft, damp cloth.