Painting my kitchen units - a success story

adandem

Thanks for the pic, the cupboards look great, the doors look very similar to mine but mine are light oak and I hate them with a vengence.:rotfl:

I'm hoping for the country kitchen look with wooden tops and a belfast sink so painting might be an option.;)

Muppet81

Hi Adandem - Go for it .... it is worth the effort. I am now looking for two similar doors to create a false cupboard to cover up most of the ugly boiler.

I even painted things like my iron and enamel Le Crueset recipe book holder to change it from blue to cream. Looks great.

I think I will attack my pine bedroom furniture next .....:D

ormus

Muppet81 wrote: »

It isn't often I get called "an inspiration". Thank you kind people

aye. not a bad job for a Yorkie.:T :j

(it hurts to say it):rotfl:

ormus

http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/ormus55/kitchen/

some poor piccys showing the painted units.
tiles from BQ. walls tiles about 75 quid and floor tiles 100 quid.
we wish had done the worktops at teh same time now. we dont like the old ones.
units were a dark mahogony before. as was the boxed in thingy above the window.
all diy, inc the new DG window.

Muppet81

Thanks Ormus, it is really interesting to see what can be achieved with a bit of work and for not a great cost. Looks great and must have brightened your kitchen up no end. Well done you

PS

I will ignore the Yorkie comment :rotfl:

mary43

They look brilliant...................well done !! Wish my kitchen was as tidy as that too :rolleyes:

dipsy

ormus wrote: »

aye. not a bad job for a Yorkie.:T :j

(it hurts to say it):rotfl:

oooh your in Yorkshire... fancy a cup of tea.... (she says trying to get some help with cupboards )

Muppet81

Nice try Dipsy :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

dipsy

Muppet81 wrote: »

Nice try Dipsy :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

well you can't blame me for trying.....


ok you win a cup of tea and a biscuit

libra10

You've done a fabulous job, thanks for sharing the pictures. It shows that it really does pay to do all the necessary preparation before applying the final coat of paint.

Your kitchen looks excellent.