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to paint or not to paint - that is the question?

I have a large 'country style' pine kitchen. The ceiling is also in knotty pine panels, which does darken the area slightly, even although it is south facing.

Would this put you off when viewing? Should I paint it? If so does it need a special kind of paint to cover effectively?
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  • Hi

    I think that it will put some people off - not everyone has a good imagination in terms of how to think of and complete home improvements tastefully and cheaply.

    It might give rise to "this house needs a new kitchen" comments.
    I have previously painted wooden kitchen units using sadolin wood paint - a primer will be required. They were easy to paint and looked professional when completed.

    Best wishes and good luck.
  • Yes, you can get special cupboard paint and primer. Take the handles off and take your time. Good luck with it.
  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    I'd just do the ceiling. Some folks like a pine kitchen.
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  • namecheck
    namecheck Posts: 478 Forumite
    Definitely do the ceiling (and the rest, if you can face it).
  • Debt_Free_Chick
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    Chances are the pine has been treated in some way. You'll need to "key" the surface to make paint stick. Ideally, rub it down with sandpaper, then prime undercoat & paint. You can use gloss, but I think that satinwood/eggshell will provide a far more pleasant finish.
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  • namecheck
    namecheck Posts: 478 Forumite
    Chances are the pine has been treated in some way. You'll need to "key" the surface to make paint stick. Ideally, rub it down with sandpaper, then prime undercoat & paint. You can use gloss, but I think that satinwood/eggshell will provide a far more pleasant finish.


    Yes, gloss would be a bad idea.
  • blessings3
    blessings3 Posts: 329 Forumite
    Yes paint it - yes do use specialist paint - with good preperation and time spent can really improve the look of (maybe) dated pine. Country cream would look good !
  • DRP
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    make sure it is done really well though.

    Nothing worse than that obvious 'hastily repainted' look in kitchens (much harder to achieve a good finish than plain walls or wallpaper)
  • lolly_896
    lolly_896 Posts: 1,058 Forumite
    I would paint it. I am thinking of doing ours. Hideous at the moment orange pine. Ive been looking and some people have achieved really professional finishes, i would use an oil based satin or eggshell paint - which is my problem at the moment. I can only find water based paints. Have a look at the shabby chic thread in old style boards, a few have painted there kitchen doors with pictures on there
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  • propertyman
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    Pine has knots which leak for years and should be treated before any painting is done with a knotting solution, otherwise it create a dark circle.

    You could wash them in bleach and water which lightens them.

    Give serious thought to priming and undercoating and then after rubbing that to a fine finish, spray painting to avoid the mistakes of hand painting.
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