Painting Kitchen Cupboards
Discussion
Any hints please?
At the moment they are a dark wood, which makes the small kitchen very dark. The kitchen tiles are a very pale green with the 'plaster' showing round the edges (it's a rented house - I can't rip the tiles off and re-do them
But I do have permissiion to paint the cupboards)
The colours I'm thinking of are (I'd put the colours up, but you'd not see them on the screen
)
Dulux - Apple White
Dulux - Salisbury Stone 4
F&B - Tunsgate Green
Fired Earth - Lime White
All are greeny hinted to match the tiles (walls are magnolia)
I know how much work it will be to prep them, wash with sugar soap, sand, wash again then prime with the suitable base for the top coat, but that is where I'm confused...
but I'm not sure if I need to use Oil based, vinyl based (neither of whcih seem to be available anymore on the shelf - have to order them!) or if I can just use Satinwood (Dulux) or Eggshell (Dulex).
PH I need your help please
At the moment they are a dark wood, which makes the small kitchen very dark. The kitchen tiles are a very pale green with the 'plaster' showing round the edges (it's a rented house - I can't rip the tiles off and re-do them
But I do have permissiion to paint the cupboards)The colours I'm thinking of are (I'd put the colours up, but you'd not see them on the screen
)Dulux - Apple White
Dulux - Salisbury Stone 4
F&B - Tunsgate Green
Fired Earth - Lime White
All are greeny hinted to match the tiles (walls are magnolia)
I know how much work it will be to prep them, wash with sugar soap, sand, wash again then prime with the suitable base for the top coat, but that is where I'm confused...
but I'm not sure if I need to use Oil based, vinyl based (neither of whcih seem to be available anymore on the shelf - have to order them!) or if I can just use Satinwood (Dulux) or Eggshell (Dulex).
PH I need your help please
I used Plasti-Kote Cupboard Colours, but it did take a lot to get an even finish, plus I doubt they do it in the colour you have chosen.
The doors will need a really good clean/degrease (Weekend fryups).
Then a reasonable light sanding to get a good key.
As yours are dark I would think of using a primer/undercoat first.
Then a reasonable light sanding to get
Can you get the colour you want in the Dulux Endurance range?. I've found it too be quite good.
Also from your pic it looks quite dark overall so I would be looking at a satin finish rather than eggshell.
Another option would be replacement doors if you can shop around you may get some in the right colour but most are beige or white.
The doors will need a really good clean/degrease (Weekend fryups).
Then a reasonable light sanding to get a good key.
As yours are dark I would think of using a primer/undercoat first.
Then a reasonable light sanding to get
Can you get the colour you want in the Dulux Endurance range?. I've found it too be quite good.
Also from your pic it looks quite dark overall so I would be looking at a satin finish rather than eggshell.
Another option would be replacement doors if you can shop around you may get some in the right colour but most are beige or white.
Ali 
As already mention use Zinser primer and then you can use what colour you like. Go to a decent decoraters merchant such as http://www.brewers.co.uk/ who i believe are at 18 Penhill Ind Pk Beaumont Rd, Banbury, OX16 1RW 01295 275698ý
Used them all the time when renovating houses hope this he;ps you in your quest for the light!!!
As already mention use Zinser primer and then you can use what colour you like. Go to a decent decoraters merchant such as http://www.brewers.co.uk/ who i believe are at 18 Penhill Ind Pk Beaumont Rd, Banbury, OX16 1RW 01295 275698ýUsed them all the time when renovating houses hope this he;ps you in your quest for the light!!!
As a landlord I would not give any tenant permission to paint kitchen units door/draw fronts, particularly if they have a melamine finish. They may look presentable after a coat of primer and top coat paints, but once in use it is indivertible that the surface will both scratch and chip. There can be no substitute for the replacement of the door and draw fronts.
ali_kat said:
but I'm not sure if I need to use Oil based, vinyl based (neither of whcih seem to be available anymore on the shelf - have to order them!) or if I can just use Satinwood (Dulux) or Eggshell (Dulex).
Paint is either water-based or oil-based, that's it. You can tell which is which by seeing what you have to wash the brushes in, either water or white spirit.As for satin and eggshell, that merely refers to the texture of the finish.
My view is that water-based paints are not suitable for surfaces that get a lot of handling - I envisage them wearing off or going shiny.
I agree the wood is rather dark, but it does seem a pity to paint over real wood. How about painting the tiles white instead, and/or cranking up the lighting?
I'll look for those primers 
I don't want to spray paint them - I've tried that before and I'm better with a brush
It does come in Endurance, but isn't that for walls not wood?
It's a rented house, so I don't want to spend too much by replacing the doors & fronts (plus it is so old I doubt they would fit
) Dave - cheers - I'll pay them a visit Wings - our landlord is happy for us to make any improvements to the house we wish, so long as we do it properly - he won't do anything to improve it other than maintain the outside/garden. Simpo - Thanks for that You know how blonde I am I can't paint the tiles, there is too much 'crap' around them And the ciling is not suitable for doing stuff with the lighting, we've tried.If you were my tenant I would replace the door fronts, honestly.
I have the same problem at home, very dark wood kitchen units, so sympathise with you.
If you must, then you can always roll the paint on the units with a radiator size roller, and then use a good quality paint brush immediately afterwards.
I just wish you were in the Bristol area, since I have trade contacts for trade prices on decorating materials etc.
I have the same problem at home, very dark wood kitchen units, so sympathise with you.
If you must, then you can always roll the paint on the units with a radiator size roller, and then use a good quality paint brush immediately afterwards.
I just wish you were in the Bristol area, since I have trade contacts for trade prices on decorating materials etc.
Wings said:
If you were my tenant I would replace the door fronts, honestly.
I have the same problem at home, very dark wood kitchen units, so sympathise with you.
If you must, then you can always roll the paint on the units with a radiator size roller, and then use a good quality paint brush immediately afterwards.
I just wish you were in the Bristol area, since I have trade contacts for trade prices on decorating materials etc.
If I were your tenant, I think you'd do it anyway I have the same problem at home, very dark wood kitchen units, so sympathise with you.
If you must, then you can always roll the paint on the units with a radiator size roller, and then use a good quality paint brush immediately afterwards.
I just wish you were in the Bristol area, since I have trade contacts for trade prices on decorating materials etc.
Funnily enough, that was the way I was planning on doing them - I only ever use good quality brushes and prep tools (I'm quite good at DIY
)I'm not that far away
ali_kat said:
our landlord is happy for us to make any improvements to the house we wish, so long as we do it properly
Have you asked specifically about painting the cupboards? Speaking as a landlord I would probably not want this done as I find it hard to believe an acceptable finish will be achieved. Of course, less a scrupulous landlord might just let you do the work and then bill you for a set of kitchen doors + fitting when you move out...
UpTheIron said:
ali_kat said:
our landlord is happy for us to make any improvements to the house we wish, so long as we do it properly
Have you asked specifically about painting the cupboards? Speaking as a landlord I would probably not want this done as I find it hard to believe an acceptable finish will be achieved. Of course, less a scrupulous landlord might just let you do the work and then bill you for a set of kitchen doors + fitting when you move out...
They said it was fine But true. I shall ensure I get it in writing before I start
If by chance things do not go to plan, and you could/would change your colour scheme, in the next couple of weeks I will be removing a fairly new light grey/blue kitchen units. Subject of course do the doors being of the right size, you would be welcome to the doors FOC, delivery being courtesy of my daughter. Who incidentally is now looking for a one or two bed house to rent, so please if you hear of anything please let me know.
King Herald said:
A hot rod friend of mine has actually sprayed the inserts in his kitchen doors a deep metalflake red, with the frame in black. It looks pretty bleddy good actually.
I'm wondering if my wife will let me loose on ours, so I can practise before painting my hot rod???
Sorry, I missed this I'm wondering if my wife will let me loose on ours, so I can practise before painting my hot rod???
Sounds fantastic, in fact - we need pictures
I hope Queen Herald lets you do it
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