help with kitchen cabinets paint
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Hi can I get some help with painting my kitchen cabinets and choice if colour and handles for a calming cosy look
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Painting kitchen cabinets HELP
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 MoreKitchen cabinet advice required! Please help!
Comments (31)If you've got the time and the inclination (and budgets are tight) I reckon it's worth giving the paint a go to see how it looks. Lots of the kitchens we're doing for clients now are ones with painted finishes and although (as mentioned above) this isn't the most classic style/a bit old fashioned it will look completely different painted. New handles... save up for the kitchen you really want!...See MoreWhat brand of paint for kitchen cabinets?
Comments (5)I personally would not use any brand of eggshell paint on a kitchen cupboard, it is not robust enough for the job. Gloss or satinwood is what you should be looking at. I've always used Dulux, but have recently defected to Valspar ( crown ) at B&Q due to issues with colour mixing, colour matching. We have just painted our utility room using this including plastic pipework. It's holding up great. ( Valspar for wood and metal is what i've used ) - Just get a good all round primer which will be dictated to by the type of cupboard door you have - The Armstead range of primers at Dulux trade centres is great paint....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 More
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