Painting kitchen cabinets - ADVICE PLS!
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Comments (11)Hi, I have painted many kitchens. You definitely need to clean and prime well first. Then remove doors to paint them as easier if they are laid flat, use a brush for any mouldings and then a mini-gloss roller for main coats as it produces the best finish. 2-3 coats should do it. For the internal front parts of the cupboards that will show behind the doors, again clean and prime. Depending on access, the mini roller can also be used and creates a neat finish. There used to be a really good primer around called something like liquid sandpaper, which primed the surfaces. But nowadays painting cabinets is much more common so you have a wider option of primers. In terms of paint, I do think oil based is far better than water based as it does not chip easily. It means longer waiting times between coats but is well worth it. If you use water-based you will have to retouch at some point. F&B eggshell has nice colours but is water based now and just not tough enough. You can get any colour you want matched by Dulux and their trade eggshell is not shiny and as tough as nails. I would not bother using a first coat of another paint, just go straight on with the Downpipe shade. Good luck, it should look lovely....See MorePepping up bathroom - under sink cabinet, wood & paint/paper ideas pls
Comments (10)Thanks all. 1. A carpenter/fitter is coming around on Sat for the kitchen - I'll ask him for a quote for this too. In the meantime, I've been googling/thinking, and saw this from IKEA: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/washstands-taps/wash-stands/fullen-wash-basin-cabinet-white-art-70189041/ (& pale green countertop: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/washstands-taps/wash-stands/viskan-countertop-pale-green-art-70354804) I just need to remove a slice of the base at the rear for it to be level with the top of the basin. Hope that doesn't look weird. 2. Will paint the door frame - satinwood or similar. Easy one, that. :) 3./4. Will look at the navy/teal/dark grey wallpapers and paint. I think a combination of them may look really good. Have requested some samples - just waiting for them to arrive now! Great. Can't wait to get going now....See MoreHelp pls:Mixed worktops w/ county kitchen & Moroccan-style floor tiles
Comments (0)Hi, We are finally renovating our kitchen and would like some advice about installing 2 different types of kitchen worktops: granite and wood. We have a smallish J-shaped kitchen and with a separate laundry room which houses the fridge/freezer and washing machine. The style is classical/country cabinet doors in cream/mushroom colour and neutral walls. We have Moroccan style tiles which we installed when we first moved in to brighten up the kitchen, and we would like to retain these (picture included). For cost efficiency, we are considering brown or cream (can’t decide colour!) granite worktops across where the hob and sink will be situated and a dark wood across the 3rd worktop (sample plan attached). Most of the pictures of mix and match countertops on houzz/Pinterest etc seem to involve an island Or breakfast bar, neither of which we have enough space for. Thus would like your feedback on: Will differing worktops work or do they appear too disjointed in a smaller kitchen Advice on granite/quartz worktop colours that will work with the floor tiles. also any advice re: colour scheme for walls/splashback/cabinetry hardware/tiles would be appreciated. most of my kitchen toys ie food processor/kettle/toasrer are grey/black, and the hob/oven/microwave are likely to be grey/black so doesn’t really match with a traditional/country style kitchen! Many thanks in advance...See MorePainting Kitchen Cabinets Advice
Comments (1)<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>Let me just be the first to say this app is very buggy. So, I'll have to write this all again... I grabbed a bargain on my kitchen units. However, they're a dark walnut melamine. My intention is a colour similar to the picture shown, a moody blue. I would just like to run through some steps and clear a few questions up. - Should I invest in a spray gun? If so, any recommendations? - I intend on buying replacement oak shaker style doors (ebay's finest - something similar to this https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/143096129698 ) will they need rubbing down still? - what Primer am I looking at. A shellac based Primer? - what type and brand of paint is best for longevity? It looks like the picture is a satinwood finish. Is that plausable when painting your own? Anything else I need to consider? Thank you!! Why are kitchens so expensive...See Moremisch_MISCH studio
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