Do painted kitchens chip easily?
Lisa Lumsden
7 years ago
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Comments (65)Depending on how far you budget goes, I would look at adding traditional cornice and pelmet and replacing the plinth with a similar oyster colour. End panels for wall units could also be replaced / added. Some chessboard style tilling in 3 colours would also bring out the walls. It's hard to tell but is the oak surround also on the wall units? I haven't checked your location but this is something we can help with...See MoreCan I paint these dark Melamine wardrobes? would the paint chip?
Comments (11)As said before, you will need a bonding primer. Two I know of are zinsser bullseye 123 primer and Owatrol ESP (easy surface primer). Both of these (and there might be other brands as well) can be used without sanding the surface first but remember to sugar soap them first to remove residues. Haven't used the zinsser but heard a lot of good things about it. ESP is expensive but goes a long way, basically it creates a film which etches into the surface beneath it. Two or three top coats of chosen paint finish, job done. I've used ESP on veneer and it does bond really well but can't speak for it's longevity, paint chipping, knocks etc. might be as well to use a multi purpose primer after the bonding primer and then the top coats. Use a foam gloss roller for a nice even finish. This sounds a bit confusing so steps are: 1. Sugar soap surface 2. Wipe off sugar soap 3. Bonding primer, follow instructions 4. Multi use primer or top coat 5. 2-3 layers of top coat. Alternatively you could you use Annie Sloan chalk paint which also doesn't require sanding first and use a clear wax or lacquer to finish....See Morepainting over layers of chipped paint
Comments (18)I’m not so bad at mind numbing work as I find it quite therapeutic. After discussing it earlier I walked past the top (which is actually in the bedroom and not a landing staircase ie it’s an attic room) and used the chisel lying on the floor to ataty scraping some off. Comes off very easily so I will just do a bit each day on the handrails and posts (leaving the spindles as they are mostly intact so will lightly sand) and I can sand it all when we move out :0) Thanks guys! Was just feeling very lazy, ha ha...See Moreheaders13
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