Do painted kitchens chip easily?
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Comments (9)Wow, I have learnt something today! I guess I need a UK supplier, when would you use these paints in general? From looking at your portfolio I see the kitchen cabinets, bathrooms etc fabulous but the "normal" rooms- that's taste specific surely? What image does it give to a room? I'd be a bit nervous using it in a living area :)...See MoreKitchen help - what can we do to make it look better?
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 MoreKitchen Cabinets: Hand Painted vs. Spray Painted
Comments (13)Hi Mrs Lanks, I have specified a lot of kitchens so have a reasonable understanding of the pro's and con's. 1 Don't go for this, the paint "will" chip off. Also, the undercoat applied by your decorator will not grip as well and it will be a thicker coat which can cause your doors to bind. 2 This is my prefered option if you're going for a traditional look. If the factory applies a spray "matt" undercoat they get into all the nooks and crannies and this will provide a stable surface for the hand painting to grip to. I would recommend a Farrow & Ball or Little Green paint as these are based on English heritage colours. Don't allow your decorator to mix to the colour, buy the real thing. You will have to accept that a hand-painted finish is more delicate and it will need re doing over time but it has the advantage that touching up is easy and repainting at a later date can give you a fresh look. Greys are very in at the moment but this will look dated in a few years so having the option to repaint adds longevity to your purchase. 3 Painting in the factory is more durable. The issue is that it can look a bit flat but if you want a more contemporary look, that's a good thing. It looks dead if you want a more traditional look. A spay finish will definitely last longer but if it does chip it does not repair as easily. Hope that helps, Martin www.angel-martin.com...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 More
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PRO10 years agoMuch like painted surfaces around the home, for example skirting, doors, banisters etc, paint can chip if subject to impact or scratching. There are different kinds of painted surfaces, for example hand painted and spray painted. Damage can occur on either but both can be touched up and made good by a professional if required. All ALNO kitchens are spray painted in the factory in Germany and provide a perfect finish which is available smooth or textured and in any colour of your choice!
"I wonder if any element of interior design is more personal than colour? Nothing can more quickly reveal aspect of personality and character than the choice - or absence - of colour.” ~ Van Day Truex, 1980.
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