Upcycling kitchen units

Pa_Ja

Has anyone ever attempted this, any recommendations or tips?

Thanks

krey

upcycling in what way? Painting the units? changing the doors? what are your plans exactly?

Pa_Ja

Painting the units and using a sticky plastic for the work tops, or any other method which gives a decent finish.

Thanks

Doozergirl

I's replace worktops. Covering them isn't going to last or be hygenic. Cheap worktops are pretty cheap. I think Ikea do ones for about £35.

spadoosh

Whats your budget for doing it?

I ask because kitchen doors can be quite cheap and worktop isnt too expensive.

You can get 3m worktops for less than £80. And doors from as little as £10 each.

I could put new doors and worktop on my kitchen transforming the look for less than £250.

Dont stick fablon et al on your worktops. It normally looks riddiculous, offers nothing in the way of protection (will get trashed if you put a hot pan or cut into it). And is a nightmare to fit and make it look semi decent.

Pa_Ja

Thanks for the info.
Would you be required to cut the worktops to size, around sink areas etc or would you need to replace sink?
Also, i have an open shelf areas at the end of each row of cupboards. Would a paint job suffice?
Any links would be appreciated😊

pollyanna_26

Hi I've just bumped the shabby chic thread - page one of the os forum .Lots of information on there . Emma Kate and many others revamped their kitchens . Start at the last page and put your questions there . You can also search the thread for specific things .
polly

spadoosh

Pa_Ja wrote: »

Thanks for the info.
Would you be required to cut the worktops to size, around sink areas etc or would you need to replace sink?
Also, i have an open shelf areas at the end of each row of cupboards. Would a paint job suffice?
Any links would be appreciated😊

Your sink 'should' have some screw in clips underneath that when loosened allow the sink to come free. There will likely be some silicon sealant keeping it attached. The silicon can be scraped away quite easily so the sink can be re-used (a new one can be as cheap as £50, taps about the same). Cutting worktops isnt too difficult and if using joining strips (not cosmetically the best but a lot more DIY friendly than a mitre) can be made to look very tidy.

I used to work at B&Q so going off memory of prices but they are normally the top end prices (giving top end prices for budget friendly products if that makes sense).

As to paint, Ronseal do a melamine paint which is normally the stuff they use on kitchen cabinets (most paints wont stick very well unless suitably primed). You can get timber doors too which will need less specific paint. The ronseal stuff is quite expensive but IIRC went quite far. Providing there isnt too much detail on the doors, a roller will giver you a nicer finish.

Pa_Ja

Thanks for all the tips.
My cupboard doors have a textured oak effect as well as having bevelled/indented patterns so replacing the door may possibly be the better option although a bit more costly.
Thanks for the pointers. Any more is appreciated.

bouicca21

This comes with a health warning since I know zilch about diy. But recently I painted a bookcase and the only suitable off the shelf colour was a paint described as for kitchen cupboards. It was very easy to use, even an idiot like myself could get a nice even finish.

Pa_Ja

Pollyanna, where is that thread you refer to?