Can I paint my kitchen worktop?

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  • sparrer
    sparrer Posts: 7,547
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    vtmil wrote:
    hi, thanks for all the advice. i love the tiling idea sparrer - just what did you do about the lip of the worktop? what size tiles did you use? I reckon it would look really good!

    thanks
    vtmil

    I used 6" tiles in grey marble effect (forgot at first to put the curved edge ones at the front and had to start over!) then painted beading in a darker grey and stuck it on the edge of the actual worktop. I got the tiles and some grouting from freecycle, the beading and adhesive from a DIY store and borrowed my neighbours husbands tile cutter - total cost for an L-shaped top approx 8' x 6' was about £8, a couple of cups of tea and some biccies. Looks great in a lilac kitchen...one of my better DIY jobs even if I do say so meself :o. Oh and if you look vague enough the person you borrow the tile cutter from might even show you how to use it as many times as you think neccessary! :rotfl:
  • vtmil wrote:
    Thanks for the advice. I would like new worktops but I don't know how id get them home, and im not sure how to take the one ive got now off, or how to cut a new one with the sink hole and stuff... suppose i just thought id try nd cut a few corners! Maybe not...
    I am in the middle of updating my kitchen and went to a local, independent DIY home-improvement store for my laminate worktop (I found them in the yellow pages under DIY). They stocked all the main worktop suppliers so I had a wide choice and I ordered the one I wanted. I then found out that they would also cut me the joint (to link two worktop sections) and the sink hole, add edging, deliver to my home etc - basically anything I wanted. None of the national DIY stores would do this for me and I am happy that I am supporting a local business.

    Just a thought on tiled worktops - I haven't any experience of doing this but one downside I read about was that the grout is not easy to clean.

    PS This is my very first posting on any forum!
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    nice first post too.

    anyone in the manchester area, can try a specialist kitchen unit and tops etc company situated just off the famous oldfield rd in salford.
    supply only, trade and joe public. very good large selection, and great advice.
    they also stock longer tops, than the usual shed type retailers.
    Get some gorm.
  • grozz
    grozz Posts: 16 Forumite
    When I moved into my house a couple of years ago they had bright blue worktops which looked a bit awful to be honest. Anyway, seeing as I had just moved in I decided to give everything a good scrub, including the kitchen work tops.
    To my horror the blue just started coming off......and kept coming. So my recommendation would be to buy new work tops. They arent too difficult to fit and sure someone can get them fitted for you. They are heavy though and worth getting at least two people to handle them.
    Tile idea is a good one as well, something I hadnt considered.
  • sparrer
    sparrer Posts: 7,547
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    paff wrote:
    Just a thought on tiled worktops - I haven't any experience of doing this but one downside I read about was that the grout is not easy to clean.

    I don't have any trouble with cleaning the grouting, my tiled worktop is wiped over with a dishcloth and kitchen cleaner every time I use it, and occasionally a drop of bleach (I have cats who like to sneak onto the worktops when I'm not about) so I find it stays clean without me having to make a special effort.
    Sparrer.
  • never_enough
    never_enough Posts: 1,495 Forumite
    paff wrote:
    I am in the middle of updating my kitchen and went to a local, independent DIY home-improvement store for my laminate worktop (I found them in the yellow pages under DIY). They stocked all the main worktop suppliers so I had a wide choice and I ordered the one I wanted. I then found out that they would also cut me the joint (to link two worktop sections) and the sink hole, add edging, deliver to my home etc - basically anything I wanted. None of the national DIY stores would do this for me and I am happy that I am supporting a local business.

    Just a thought on tiled worktops - I haven't any experience of doing this but one downside I read about was that the grout is not easy to clean.

    PS This is my very first posting on any forum!

    I've often found this to be true, that you'll get much more help & advice in an independant shop. Also someone that knows their stock & if I can do the things I want to without potentially killing myself or blowing up the house!! :rolleyes: :o :rotfl:
  • sparrer wrote: »
    Haver you thought about tiling them? I did this when I moved and couldn't afford a complete kitchen refit. I'm not a diy-er either but it was quite easy (using an instruction leaflet from the DIY store!) and as well as looking good it's very hardwearing
    Sparrer


    This sounds like a great idea, but im just wondering how i would get round the curved edges on my worktops, have you got any ideas? much appreciated.

    PS I am a first time poster
  • 27col
    27col Posts: 6,554 Forumite
    There is a thread somewhere on this forum about tiled work tops. The general opinion was that they are very nasty. I know mine was, I hated it from the day I installed it until the day I ripped it out.
    I can afford anything that I want.
    Just so long as I don't want much.
  • angelavdavis
    angelavdavis Posts: 4,714
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    Hi,

    I did this in my old house before replacing the kitchen a few years later when I could afford it.

    I lifted my worktops and turned them over - moving the sloping side of the worktop toward the wall then tiled what is actually the underside of the worktop, then applied a strip of wood along the front edge and side edges, ensuring you make it width enough to allow for the height of the tiles you put on top.
    :D Thanks to MSE, I am mortgage free!:D
  • There used to be a spray product about 8 years ago, You first sprayed a base coar on then once that had dried you added like a speckled effect with a separate can, then finished off with a fixing spray. I can't remember if it was from Homebase or B&Q. I know they defiantely did it. I have been back since and can't find it.TUT!!!
    I have jumped on the comp just now to find this out, and was sent to this site...haha, if I find out what it is...I'll post.

    GREAT SITE...Btw:T
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