Kitchen help

teaandcakeordeath

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has any advice. I moved into a new build flat last year and HATE the kitchen... It's a fake wood beech effect that goes with nothing I own and is different in colour to every piece of wood I own. Because the living room kitchen are open plan I don't want to just leave it. Also because the room is north facing the colour seems dark. I don't have any cash for new units (I'd love a kitchen that wasn't designed by Bellway- not sure what they were thinking...) so I was thinking of covering them (I want them white to try and get some brightness) either in paint or sticky back plastic.

With the sticky back plastic I would only cover the drawer fronts and doors, not the plinths and skirting boards etc. Would that look rubbish? Equally I'm worried that paint may go all drippy and ruin the kitchen completely.

I've found this supplier rooney5196 on ebay- he does a vinyl plastic that can be used inside or out, but would like to know if anyone has sticky back plastic'd their kitchen or if paint would be better?

Also I've found these easy tile mirrored effect covers which I think would help create the illusion of space and light...

Does anyone think this would look good? I'm a total interior decorating novice! (sorry- it won't let me post links...)

Argh!

Welsh_Totster

Instead if trying to cover them have you thought about replacing the cupboard and drawer fronts?

teaandcakeordeath

Hi,

I've seen some doors in B&Q but the problem is that I've got 8 doors, 4 drawer fronts and 2 panels that would need replacing and even with 70& off I just can't afford it. Sad times...

olias

If you paint it or use sticky backed plastic it will look appalling, you will de value your new flat and your kitchen will be ruined. Save up and replace the door and drawer fronts and plinths etc or live with it.

Olias

tbw

olias wrote: »

If you paint it or use sticky backed plastic it will look appalling, you will de value your new flat and your kitchen will be ruined. Save up and replace the door and drawer fronts and plinths etc or live with it.

Olias

Paint won't look 'appalling' if its done properly! When we moved here, the kitchen had a range of dark wood effect units which I think were Hygena from MFI. They were in good condition - but I hated the colour. My Husband took off all the door and drawer fronts, sanded them down and painted them out in the garage when they were laid flat - so no 'runs' or drips. We used paint made up on the Dulux Colourizer (had several shades made up in test pots to get exactly what I wanted) and then bought some good quality knobs. We also bought a decent worktop and a Franke sink.

I ended up with a lovely kitchen at a much reduced cost. The paint finish lasted well for around 5 years - and then DH took the fronts off and gave then another coat. I did price up replacement fronts before we started and the cost was pretty high.

teaandcakeordeath

I was thinking with the sticky back plastic that at least if it was shocking on I could remove it and not have damaged the original units- is that right?

Did you have to use primer for your paint finish?

Errata

How about a couple of these to hide the view of your kitchen from your sitting room ? http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6237925/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+and+furniture%7C14417894/Trail/searchtext%3ESCREEN.htm

Counting_Pennies_2

Hi,

I would paint.

There is a range called International that is often stocked in most DIY stores.

There should be a primer and a top coat. speak to the paint counter and explain the dilema.

Also screw/take off all the things that will come off and paint on a flat surface, it comes out much nicer.

hth