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Painting kitchen cabinets

I have (orange) pine cupboard doors and would like to attempt revamping them rather than 'coughing up' for a new kitchen as I have no intention of changing the layout.

I am interested in success stories AND step by step instructions to that success!!!!

Is it worth doing and good enough to last a decent length of time?

Thanks
:rotfl:

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  • Kiran
    Kiran Posts: 1,531 Forumite
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    I did this in our first house and it lasted about 8 years before I redid the kitchen. Preparation is key as is picking decent quality paint.
    Some people don't exaggerate........... They just remember big!
  • Camster
    Camster Posts: 136 Forumite
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    This website might be helpful for advice on doing this:

    https://traditionalpainter.com/

    I believe its run by a professional kitchen cabinet painter, and there is a forum where you can ask for advice.
  • Hi,


    here's a quick vid, give you an idea.
  • Tom99
    Tom99 Posts: 5,371 Forumite
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    I have done this a couple of times.
    I took the doors off and laid them flat on a table to paint which helps a lot with drips/runs
    You can also go over the flat surfaces with a mini roller to reduce brush marks.
  • Kiran
    Kiran Posts: 1,531 Forumite
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    Kitchen cabinets are also made easy with an HVLP sprayer. Build up lots of thin coats for a durable finish. In this weather you probably don't need to leave any drying time, as you finish the last door you can go back onto the first.
    Some people don't exaggerate........... They just remember big!
  • Ozzuk
    Ozzuk Posts: 1,884 Forumite
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    Another vote for spraying and lots of prep.
  • shown73
    shown73 Posts: 1,268 Forumite
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    You Tube is your friend....
  • Worth searching old threads on this, similar comes up every so often

    E.g.
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5871009/painting-kitchen-cupboards&highlight=painting+kitchen+cabinet

    I had great success painting with
    https://www.eclecticathome.co.uk/superior-eggshell-paints/

    Self priming and self sealing, still looks like the day I did it several years later. Completly scrubbable with spray cleaner and a cloth/sponge

    I painted mainly in situ, on fake wood cupboards. Pale blue looks lovely.
    Cleaned thoroughly; took most handles off, painted on with a brush then used a gloss mini roller for texture and smoothing. Dried quickly. Did 2.5 coats in several sittings over several weeks. Cupboards kept in situ, drawers taken out. Cost £50 plus brushes

    Let me know if you want more details
  • couriervanman
    couriervanman Posts: 1,667 Forumite
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    Lots of prep and lots of more prep is the answer
  • mallymal
    mallymal Posts: 217 Forumite
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    Yep, as above! That orange pine will be harbouring years of grease & grime.... which new paint doesn’t like!

    Don’t believe the hype about chalk paint sticking to anything without prepping!

    As Tony Blair nearly said “preparation, preparation, preparation” ;)
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