Kitchens are one of the most expensive rooms to renovate, and can be he most dramatic. We've done a few different kitchen rejuvenations for much less than a standard renovation would cost. The results aren't as dramatic, but you cannot beat the price in terms of updating the look of your kitchen.
Unfortunately, there are no bef
ore pictures. These cabinets were a typical 50's install with pine plywood doors and black handles.
A full sanding and spraying with Cloverdale's Ecologic paint in satin(cloud white) updates the look of the kitchen. The handles and hinges painted in silver.
It is hard to capture, but the advantages of hiring a professional with an airless sprayer becomes apparent with neither brush nor roller marks to interrupt the surface.
Please remember if you try this at home to prime properly to promote adhesion. Although Ecologic was used here, a latex product, we always recommend the use of oil-based finishes on cabinets to create a lasting finish.
In another project, we used a different technique to achieve the same results.
Before:
After:
This was a project on a budget. The holes for the original handles were filled thoroughly and new holes drilled for the replacement knobs. The paint used for this project was an oil-based primer for adhesion and Genral Paint's HP2000 in semi-gloss white. Flooring replaced with Allure's TrafficMaster garage tile for an industrial look.
Other:
White semi-gloss oil-based paint using existing hardware. They were originally painted in oil-based paint in a yellowed and dirty off-white color. As always, the cupboards were sanded thoroughly to promote adhesion.
