re-painting an already finished kitchen?
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Comments (4)Definitely get a professional in to paint the cupboards or at very least get some quotes and convince yours it's money well spent. Not only would the finish be better but a decent P&D will know the right paints to get the most hardwearing finish, extra important in a kitchen. As for planting tiles, it's your call. As said before I think it looks weird and half finished. I'd just re- tile. Looks a simple enough job, could do it yourself without much chew on. If the the existing tiles are in good condition, you could just tile on them. I'd not do this myself, but for speed and reduced mess it's an option. The metro style brick tiles are popular now, again, and they make anywhere look classy for not much cash down....See MoreHand finished kitchen or pre finished.
Comments (3)I think if you cost it out you will find that hand painting on site will bring your kitchens into a higher price point. There is also the hassle factor for the client as it will delay getting a completed project. There is also hassle for you- finding trades in different parts of the country who can consistently finish your kitchens as you would like them finished. In my humble opinion there is a price threshold where buyers want more than quality, they want a nationally recognized premium brand name and reputation and you might be better keeping your current workshop finished kitchen option but also offering a primer only option and giving the client the option of getting their own painter....See MoreHelp on Painting Oak in-Frame Kitchen
Comments (17)Yes both, I’m doing a two tone kitchen. Craig and Rose tintern stone for top cabinets and finally decided on Valspar timber green which is green but almost black for lower cabinets. The Craig and Rose is good and has great sticking power but i noticed with some of the test pots and I’ll warn you it’s smelly...not like oil based paint fumes but like cheesy socks smelly. Glad I decided not to use it on the walls. And the Wilko clear varnish is the best I’ve used so far, comes in matt, satin and gloss, all water based, thin but I highly recommend. Not used them myself but Little Greene paints are supposed to be very good and I think they do oil based eggshell which should be very durable for kitchen cabinets. Tad expensive tho which is why I went for the emulsion and varnish method....See MoreAdvice on Painting Kitchen Units
Comments (24)Would be good to see a photo the kitchen units and doors but as a general rule of thumb when painting kitchen cabinets is not to skip on the prep. Thoroughly clean and degrease the surfaces with sugar soap first then rinse off with lint free cloth and warm water. If the doors are wood are they waxed? unlikely in a kitchen but you can test by scraping with your fingernail, if so then they’ll need a rub with methylated spirits in the direction of the grain to fetch the wax off then rinse with wet cloth. Wooden doors can be sanded but I don’t think melamine and foil veneers can in which case I’d use a special primer. Zinsser bullseye 123 is water based and good all rounder but for bare or sanded wood I’d go for a shellac primer such as Zinsser BIN. Use a good quality synthetic brush and microfibre roller for water based paints and natural bristle brush and foam roller for oil based paints. Out of interest I priced up the difference between one of the fancy furniture paints and others. So for example let’s say you need 2.5litre of your chosen colour and finish plus primer and prep. Fusion mineral paints which I believe are very good but I’ve never tested them, recommend using there TSP for cleaning £10 approx, Ultra grip 500ml £18.95, and 2.5 litre of paint is a whopping £109.95. Total £138.90. For oil based finish, sugar soap £1.99, Zinsser BIN 2.5lt £39.99, Little Greene eggshell 2.5lt £67.00. Total £108.98. For water based (less smelly), sugar soap £1.99, Zinsser bullseye 123 2.5lt £27.99, Little Greene or F&B water based eggshell 2.5lt £64. Total £93.98 Of course there are different brands and a trade decorating centre can mix colours to whatever you want and recommend what paints and prep to use but hope this helps a little. X P.S. don’t use chalk paint unless you’re after the shabby chic look. Unsure on colour advice but Slaked Lime gets my vote too👍....See Moreminnie101
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