I finally finished painting my entire kitchen — walls, cabinets, and backsplash. It looks like a different kitchen! It was very economical (about $200), but involved some work. It didn’t require much skill or muscle, just patience and time. Take a look.
Here’s how I transformed and modernized my kitchen with paint:
The salmon wall was first on my list to paint when we moved in. In this house, the living room, dining area, and kitchen are all in one big space. I painted everything else white, so I decided a dark charcoal gray would be a nice contrast and help break things up. I decided on Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal, a lovely deep gray with warm undertones.
The only thing I didn’t paint in the kitchen were the brown countertops, which would not be my top pick, but I can deal with that. The charcoal wall and backsplash (also Kendall Charcoal) go well with them and sort of helps them fade into the background.
I painted our dark bathroom cabinets white four months ago with only one quart of enamel. It took me around seven or eight hours over a few days to finish and I was pleased with the results. Several months later, they’ve held up really well. I have had a few nicks, but they were easily touched up. Make up and dirt wipes off them easily.
The bathroom vanity was sort of a trial run for my bigger project — my kitchen cabinets.
I’ve wanted to paint our dark kitchen cabinets white since we moved into our house. Actually it was sort plaguing me every single time I looked at them. You know when you know how something should go, it’s just a matter of getting there?
After painting in the bathroom, I bought all the supplies for the kitchen, but they sat around for a few months. I was just nervous to take the plunge. Then one night on a whim I took my new little sander and went for it. I knew once they were sanded, it would be too late and I’d have to finish!
The kitchen gets much more traffic and wear and tear than the bathroom, so I made a few changes to my previous process:
1. Sander
I bought a small, inexpensive sander so the enamel would adhere better.
2. Vinegar and water wash
I took my time washing the cabinets well after I sanded them. I used vinegar mixed with water to strip any extra grease or dirt off. If all the varnish is not washed off, it will seep through the enamel and give it a brown tinge.
3. Roller
I used a roller over large spaces to save time.
4. Protective finish
I used three coats of polycrylic to seal the deal after the cabinets were painted white. I wanted to use this extra precaution against my boys ramming their Little Tikes car at top speed into them.
By the time I got done painting the cabinets white, I was pouting that I still had to do the clear coat on top. But it went so much faster than the paint because it’s texture is much thinner. I used a sponge brush to avoid brush strokes. Sherwin Williams had the choice of satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss. I chose satin because I didn’t want to flaunt my mistakes, but it turned out much glossier than expected.
Be sure to get a water-based can polycrylic. I’ve heard over and over that the oil-based protective finish will yellow over time.
I still didn’t take the doors off this time around, and again, I used an artist brush to navigate small crevices.
Here are updated instructions for kitchen cabinets:
How to paint kitchen cabinets
Tools needed:
- screwdriver
- small sander
- vinegar and water in spray bottle
- gallon of Cabinet Coat
- quality paintbrush
- 4-6″ high density foam roller
- small flat artists’ paintbrush
- medium-sized foam brush
- quart of polycrylic protective finish
I used the whole gallon of Cabinet Coat on about 10 cabinets (I did the laundry room and kids’ bath while I was at it). And I didn’t even use half the quart of polycrylic for the final coats.
I’m pleased with the result, but you should know they are not factory-finish quality. That’s impossible. Even as hard as I tried, after multiple coats of paint there are occasional brush strokes or smudges. I spent less than $100 dollars to paint them, so I’m ok with that.
Painting my backsplash was apparently a controversial move. I was informed at two paint stores that this is strongly not recommended. That’s never stopped me before. I still wanted to give it a go.
So far it’s worked out great. Painting the backsplash the same color as the wall helps it blend into the background. I wouldn’t suggest making your painted tile a focal point or accent color, just because it won’t look the same as tile and will show off any brush strokes.
How to paint a tile backsplash
I painted the tile backsplash in a snap. If I would have realized how easy it was I would have done it a long time ago! Here’s what to do:
- Remove outlet covers. I painted mine with the oil paint off off to the side so they wouldn’t stand out as much against the dark backsplash.
- Sand if your tiles have a glossy finish. These were a stone texture so I skipped sanding.
- Clean well. Be sure to get all the grease splatters and food off before you paint.
- Fill in any missing grout. Ours had three holes where something had been hung. I cheated an used caulk because they were small.
- Tape off areas as needed.
- Paint at least two coats with an oil-based paint in your color of choice. Replace outlet covers.
It was my first time working with oil-based paint. It takes much longer to dry than water-based paint. Professionals recommend 16 hours before adding another coat. (I couldn’t wait that long though!) It’s stickier than the dickens as it begins to dry, so try not to get it all over your fingers or you’ll leave your mark on everything you touch. And again, this satin dried a lot shinier than I expected. I wouldn’t have picked a shiny finish per se, but I actually really like it.
It’s not a proper scene in our kitchen if there’s not some cheese, crackers, and wine. And on the weekends, Marcello always has a pot of sauce simmering for some delicious Italian treat. Don’t ask me for a recipe. He never makes anything the same way twice!
In summary
Let me say first that painting the cabinets white completely brightened up the space and my husband and I love the change. I’m glad I did it. Now having said that, it took quite a bit of time and patience. Combining the cabinet paint and polycrylic finish, I painted about six coats on these suckers, front and back.
My schedule was erratic and I worked whenever the boys were asleep or deeply engaged in some truck activity, so I don’t have an accurate count of how many hours it took. But it was a lot. It sort of took over my life for a couple weeks. Would I do it again for the result? Yes! It was worth the couple weeks of kitchen chaos.
Update: See how the kitchen looks a year later!
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Love it!! I love that you didnt remove the cabinet doors. Now I am really going to move forward and paint my awful cabinets.
I’m lazy, what can I say! Good luck — let me know how they turn out!
This is gorgeous and you’ve given me hope! I’m starting on my kitchen next week, much to my husband’s dismay. :) Your whole blog is so pretty and I’m heading over to follow you! Always nice to meet a fellow DIYer.
Thank you so much for your kind note, Meredith. That sounds like my husband’s demeanor too! Why you gotta fix it when it ain’t broke? We DIYers just can’t help ourselves. I’m sure your kitchen will turn out great. I’ll check out your site too!
I heart you so much! I was so overwhelmed by the idea of removing cabinets and of course was thinking of replacing the backsplash. Now I’m totally pumped into doing this. Thank you thank you! BTW, this is the first time I’ve responded to a blog.
Thanks Sus! I’m honored to have your first comment :) Good luck painting!
Silly question but I have to ask. You mentioned that you lived in South Florida. Any chance you might live in Homestead? I ask because that’s where I live (Ventanas del Sol) and when I saw the pictures of your home I couldn’t believe how much the layout looked like our home. I am so happy I came across your blog. How great if we were neighbors! I love what you’ve done with your home. Absolutely beautiful! You’ve given me some great ideas!
Ah, nope, the other coast :) Funny how all the houses down here start to look the same! Thanks for the lovely words, fellow Floridian.
I am in the process of sanding my kitchen cupboards. However I am having problem deciding on colour. I think I want white but everyone likes antique white. What was the colour of the paint u used. Thanks
Hi Judy. I used just plain old bright white. Besides the gray wall in the pictures, the rest of my walls are white so it would have looked odd if I’d used a creamier color.
Thanks then I will use just plain old white
My cabinets looked so good I had to do something about my out dated counter tops. So I painted them. And I can’t help but want to tell you I think yours would look great painted the same way. I wish I could show you a picture of how they turned out. I just primered them then painted them black and then sponged with a sea sponge shades of grey on them then coated with clear coat. I used spar urethane. Had I had more room in my kitchen for putting things and functioning while it dried I would have used Enviro tex Lite but that can take up to a week to dry. It looks like granite! And after a few coats shines like granite too!! You should give it a go. http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/kitchen/how-to-paint-laminate-kitchen-countertops
That’s amazing, Kathleen. I’m impressed. My kitchen countertops aren’t laminate, they’re … I don’t know what they are! Some sore of man-made rock. BUT my laundry room countertop IS laminate, so I just might have to give it a go!
Have you had to do any touch ups? We painted our cabinets in 2009 and it needs a few touch ups?
I plan on doing a year update next month, and yes, it needs a few touch ups. Most places held up great, but the silverware drawer will need a little help. I think I’ll put more acrylic on that highly-used spot this time.
Would the oil-based paint work for above a shower surround? The previous owners of our housed DIYed some truly heinous Italianate style porous tile, and I’m sure it would destroy the drywall trying to remove it. I love how your backsplash turned out! So sleek!
Megan, I’m sorry I can’t say for sure! I took a chance with my backsplash and it worked out. I knew I wouldn’t keep the tiles the way they were, so I figured worst case scenario I ruined them and would have to retile down the road. I didn’t care about the tiles so it was worth a shot. So if you’re going to retile at some point anyway, it might just be worth it to try :)
Looks amazing!! We have a similar “before” kitchen with salmon walls and (eek) pinkish cabinets, and I was also thinking about repainting to white cabinets and charcoal gray wall! It looks soooooooo goood!!!
Sabina, great minds must think alike! Send me pictures if you do it! I’d love to see.
You inspired me with your renovation that I’m going to do it today!! I am SO excited!!!! Thank you so much for all your tips!
Go, Ana, go!!! Hope it turns out beautiful!!
This is beautiful. i have ugly cabinets too and want to paint them badly. However, i have this ugly blue gray tile for countertops and backsplash that need a rescue worse than the cabinets. i just wonder how the tile countertops would hold up painted. it is only myself living here, so it’s not like i have to worry about someone recklessly abusing the countertops. What do you think? Do you know anyone who has painted their countertops?
You know, I read this post about painting tile countertops once and it has stuck with me. Check this out at Live Love DIY.
Good idea, but a slightly different shade than the walls would have made it look a LOT more like an actual tile application. The fact that what’s supposed to be tike and grout happens to be the identical shade of the walls gives the trick away at first glance.
Thanks for all the info! I just moved into a new house. This is not our forever house and the plan is to update it over the next year or so and then possibly sell it. So I’m trying to make the updates cost effective, BUT it needs to look good and not obviously cheap! Lol :) everyone I’ve talked to says to spray the cabinets and to let a painter do it. The fact that you only spent a few hundred though is very appealing. The cabinets in your pictures certainly look good to me. How do you think your painted cabinets look compared to those that are taken off and sprayed etc? And now that it’s been a few years, how have the cabinets held up? Thanks again for the post and great information! :D
Hi Danielle! I did an update of the kitchen a year later. You can read it here. It’s been two years now and I’m still very happy with the cabinets. It essentially looks the same as the pictures in the year update — no real dings to speak of since I patched them then. You can see occasional brush strokes on my cabinets and with a sprayer you wouldn’t. But neither option is a factory finish at the end of the day. When I tell people who come over and see them in person that I painted the cabinets myself they can’t believe it. I think this has to do with 1) buying the right products, 2) using a polycrylic finish and 3) taking your time while painting. Obviously you can’t get sloppy and get in a rush. It will show.
I’m so excited I found your blog as I want to paint my kitchen cabinets again. The first time all the doors and knobs were taken off when I had a painter do them for us about four years ago but now I want to redo them a different colour and I just don’t love the idea of removing all those doors. Thanks so much for all the tips here. Your kitchen is fabulous.
Cheers, Marie.
Awesome post! Thanks for sharing great post.
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Was it tile I’m thinking about putting tile behind my stove your resembles mine just alike gonna try
Curious how well the painted tile has held up? my husband and I recently remodeled our master bathroom & left the walk-in shower as it is……I thought it wouldn’t bother me but now that everything is gray and white and new the ugly brown shower looks even worse. I really really really want to paint the tiles white, but I’m scared it’s going to look bad in a few months.
The backsplash has held up perfectly, BUT it doesn’t get hit with water every day. I’d say it’s not quite a fair comparison. What if you painted just a couple tiles and tested them out?
U should do Giovanni White Diamond on ur countertops to update them to match the rest. It will turnjr laminate into a top that looks and wears like real marble!
Love how warm your kitchen is now! Those colors look great together. I’m obsess with my kitchen and I really wanted to find a way to transforme it without loosing its soul. Painting your cabinets white was a brilliant idea! Great post!
…Thank you for this great post! There are many inspirational ideas that I will try to make. Explaining each step will be very useful for my own kitchen. I will let you know how it will turn out ;)
Hello, Kate!
You have written a nice, helpful and informative blog. We can use multinamel resurfacing technique which is a commercial grade enamel that lasts for long time.
Hi Kate
I am in South Africa. Our kitchen (not even talking about the bathrooms) are awful. I would like to send you pics for advice. We want to do it ourselves.
Romanda Potgieter
Hi Romanda! My email is kate@housemixblog.com. I’m not sure how much help I can be, but I’ll try!
Hi, thanks for your blog. I’m going to paint our backsplash tile but wanted to ask- I noticed you just used the oil based paint, no priming? Have you had any chipping?
Hi Jill. I did not use a primer on the backsplash and haven’t had one chip, BUT our tile had a stone-like finish. It wasn’t a sealed or glossy type texture, so it didn’t require sanding or primer. Hope your kitchen turns out beautiful!
Thanks, Kate. Our tile is similar to yours, so I was wondering how it is holding up. Having the cabinets painted next week and our painter doesn’t recommend painting the tile. I am going to do it myself but before diving in wanted to see how yours have held up. Thanks again!
Hi Jill! I have had zero problem with the tile backsplash. My cabinets have some nicks in them, but the tiles literally look the same as the day I painted them, and the oil paint makes wiping it down easy. As I said in the post, it wasn’t recommended to me either, but I’m glad I tried it! You could try a sample of the tile first to test it. I just went for the whole enchilada like the daredevil that I am!
Kate, I got into a dispute with my husband on being able to paint some tile I wanted to use for my back splash and this is how I ended up on your post. I already knew it could be done was just looking for confirmation on what to seal them with and of course found it with your help. Your kitchen turned out amazing, but that’s not why I’m commenting. I would just like to say I found all your responses to be so delightful and encouraging to everyone and I’m am so happy to have stumbled on your post I’m not a “follower” type person but you I will save! You have given me hope, by responding to each and everyone of your commenters, that there are still decent people out there who don’t care to lend a helping hand if they can. Keep up the good work and thanks for just being nice!
Oh Cathy, your comment truly makes my day! A sincere thank you for your kind words and encouragement. It really does mean a lot that you would take time to send me a sweet note like this.
I love how your kitchen turned out- so bold and classy! I got to your site because I am looking for a paint color for my kitchen walls. We just bought a flipped house with a brand new white kitchen – love the cabinets but the walls are blah greige and a disaster with my five boys. I was thinking of repairing with super washable white paint but I think you sold me on charcoal. How is it holding up with your kids? Do scuff marks show up easily?
Thanks, Nechama! I usually get sick of colors quickly, but I still love the charcoal. It has held up very well with the kids. My only mistake was using VOC-free paint, the non-toxic version. It peels so much easier than regular paint. It sounds bad to actually type it out but if I did it again I would use regular egg-shell! Send me a picture when you’re done if you think about it!
The relatively easy paint job made such a huge difference! Thanks for sharing!
That’s great, Jenna! Did you paint? Thanks for leaving a note :)
Looks wonderful. Can you see the grain in your cabinets? I’m debating over whether I care about seeing the grain.
Hi Rosario! Do you mean the wood grain? No, I can’t see the wood through the paint. But you can see some minor brush strokes.
So excited to see your post! We recently moved and had ou cherry cabinets glazed white. It’s super bright and I love it. But I can’t stand my floor and backsplash matching tiles or or granite counters. I was just thinking today that the kitchen walls need to be a dark gray to help the cabinets pop. I love the charcoal walls and the painted backsplash. Also REALLY wanting to attack the floors. Wondering if that’s too much charcoal/gray though. Maybe a variation of colors. Hmmm
Ooooh, sounds pretty! Send me a picture when you’re done!
Could you tell me what color you used on the tile? We’re thinking of trying it and I love that color.
Sure, it’s kendall charcoal. It’s really lovely.
I really love what you did with the cabinets, but painting over the backsplash looks awful, sorry! It doesn’t match the granite.
Hi Kate! Love this renovation. May I know what your process was in painting the walls?
Hi Chelsea! Let’s see, I don’t usually tape when I paint, but I did this time because the color was so dark and I didn’t want the white trim to look sloppy. So 1) tape, 2) paint edges with an angled wooster brush 3) roll the walls 4) second coat with angled brush 5) second coat with roller. Examine it in the daylight before you put up the brushes! I also like to keep my brushes in plastic wrap and also in plastic bags in between uses instead of washing them out. Because I’m lazy and also it keeps the brushes from hardening.
Thank you for the Helpful info! I feel like paint can fix, update and modernize anything. I’ve been debating lightening my backsplash tiles for years now but fear that the heat from the stove will interfere with the paint. Possibly melt or cause the chemicals in the paint to come out. Have you noticed any of this or had any heat concerns so close to the painted tile? Thanks in advance!
Hi Kate! Thanks for the response :)
Smart idea keeping the brushes in plastic wrap! Would’ve never thought of that.
Last question – did you prime the walls or you didn’t have to since the new paint color was dark? The place we’ll be renting has a similar color to the original color of your walls and we were thinking of using a dark paint color too. Thanks again!
My thoughts exactly, Jen! Paint transforms everything. We moved out of this house earlier this year, but over the three years that we were there the tile remained just as I painted it. I actually couldn’t believe how well it held up! And I stay home every day with kids, so I used the stove every day.
Chelsea, I did not prime the walls, but I don’t know if that was a wise choice. These walls scratched fairly easy, letting that lovely salmon color poke through. But I think that was due to the VOC-free paint I bought. I wanted to keep fumes down for the kids, but wish I would just shoved them outside and bought normal paint :) If I did it again, I probably wouldn’t prime (just because I HATE painting, haha!), I would have bought the primer and paint in one that they sell nowadays.
Thank you for the very helpful responses. I’m feeling a bit nervous about painting since it’ll be my first time but your advice gives me courage! Thanks again! :)
Wishing you the best of luck with painting! Send me a pic when you’re done! :)
I did the same thing with my backsplash tiles, after being told it could not be done! I have several coats with different colors as once dry, it looks completely different. I have gray walls and am going to end up painting the tiles somewhat darker than the walls and painting the grout black, but smudging, so it will look like gray brick! I did use the primer and paint combination as it is so easy.
Might seal it with a clear glaze once complete.
Oh cool! That sounds amazing, Robin. I wish you could post a picture here!
I will do once I finish.
First attempt was beautiful, but too dark for the space.
Not sure how to upload the pictures.
Nice work over all but I’m astonished that you would want to paint over travertine stone on your backsplash. That’s a lovely natural element that I would have worked with.
I love it, would look nice with a pop of color with your grout a different color too.
I painted my bathroom floor and it looks like a new one. its been almost a year now and still looks great.
Really looks Great
i am not sure if you have been introduced to Leggari…. it is a poly resin that you pour on your counters and spread…. look it up on You Tube. it’s awesome and beautiful…..
Thanks, Barbara! We no longer live in that house, but I’ll have to look it up anyway out of curiosity!
I disagree with CJ! I think the backsplash looks awesome! I want to paint over mine now!
Thanks so much, Joanna! xo :)
What a shame painting over tile.
Kate,
Came across your posts on pinterest. I’m planning to paint my kitchen soon and also have a tile backsplash AND countertops. Ugh… You said you used the same color paint for the gray charcoal walls as you did for the tile. Was it the same CAN of paint and then you sealed it with the enamel? Or was it the same color and a different TYPE of paint? I know you mentioned it was oil based but I’m just confused about the difference. I’m hoping to paint my walls white and match the tile backsplash white as well. Possibly paint the actual tile counter tops black though.
Hi Jessica! So, there were two different cans of paint in dark gray. On the walls I used an eggshell latex paint that is water-based. On the tile I used oil paint, which takes much longer to dry. Good luck on your kitchen! Send me a pic if you think about it :)
Im wondering i don’t have oak wood cabinets, they are the cheapest cabinets on earth i would like to paint them but im afraid because they’re not real wood, any suggestions?
Oh goodness, I can’t say for sure, but I am trying bonding primer on my bathroom tile right now and it pretty much sticks to anything!
When we bought our house, the cabinets were country red and the backsplash was 4×4 glossy ceramic tiles in gold, dark green, navy and dark red. In addition to the varied colors, many of them had raised leaf patterns, which I kind of liked. I painted the cabinets white (satin finish) and temporarily covered the backsplash with vinyl sheets that look like tin ceiling tile in a pewter color. About a year later I decided to try to paint the tiles to mimic the vinyl sheeting. After cleaning them, I applied 2 coats of a primer for glossy surfaces (no sanding) and one coat of silver paint. I bought small bottles of craft paint in charcoal and light gray and dabbed them on with a sponge brush until it looked like the vinyl. I finished it with 2 coats of the water based poly that you used. That’s been 3 years ago and both still look great. I haven’t had the first problem with the backsplash and get lots of compliments on it.
My goodness, you’re a paint ninja!!! I want to see pictures! Sounds amazing. Well done!
Thanks, would be happy to add pics, but my ninja powers seem to be limited to painting! I was able to post one on your Pinterest pin. 😏
Hahaha! I’ll go check it out :)
Awesome.. You did great job 👍 I have awful kitchen.. would love to change it.. counters are vanilla-yellow color and countertop is marble red.. I’m gona paint my counters but dont know what to do with countertop?? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Red marble, huh? That’s rough! I’ve never painted countertops, but I’m curious because our bathroom counters are yellowing. Not pretty. I even tried bleaching them, haha! That didn’t work, but I found this HGTV article that sounds interesting: https://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/bathrooms/painting-your-countertops-for-a-new-look
I am starting to paint our 90,s oak cabinets. (kitchen).Have already finished both bathrooms. I sand and prime,than 2 -3 coats of Benjiman Moore acrylic paint. It (as well as Sherwin Williams ) is slower drying and self leveling so can work with it a bit longer.It hardens hard after 2-3 wks curing.Worth it. Looks factory painted. No need to do a poly coat. Our daughter has done the resin pour over laminate countertops.They look nice but will not tolerate any heat.It was very noxious for weeks also. Your kitchen looks lovely.
Hello Kate. I know it’s been some years since you did your kitchen paint job in your previous home. But, I am about to prepare for painting my cabinets. I was intending on removing the doors and drawers and taking them to the garage for cleaning, sanding and spraying. I had previously done our master bath and guest bath that way. However, after viewing your blog, and seeing you did yours without removal, I’m tempted to try it this way. My only hesitation is with sanding in doors. Do you recall how much sanding dust you generated in doors or did you do something to lessen the sand accumulation?
Hi Crystal! I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t do a great job sanding. I mainly sanded the edges and near where the pulls go. Now I have a new sander thought that sucks a lot of the dust into a bag. I’m sorry that’s not too much help!
Thanks for your response Kate. Btw… Your cabinets and your whole kitchen redo looked great!
So, what sander are you using, now, and how do you like it for sanding indoors? I’m also going to be redoing my kitchen table and chairs and really don’t want to take it apart to fit thru the door to go out into my garage. Lol 😁
Thanks for your response Kate. Btw… Your cabinets and your whole kitchen redo looked great!
So, what sander are you using, now, and how do you like it for sanding indoors? I’m also going to be redoing my kitchen table and chairs and really don’t want to take it apart to fit thru the door to go out into my garage. Lol 😁
Thanks so much! Ok, I’ve become opinionated on sanders, but do not have the perfect one to offer you, haha! I’ve bought two more and realize now that for big jobs you have to spend more. A sander is a tool that is worth stepping over the $35 dollar mark and also find one with a bag. BUT I can’t justify buying another one at this time. Is this even making sense? Basically I see from error that a more expensive sander is worth it :)
Awesome transformation!!
The only thing I would say is that a slightly creamier white paint would have looked better with the yellow-beige countertop. The two look somewhat disconnected. Or is might just be the lighting in the photos.
Hi Kate! Love this. We are thinking of doing a cheap kitchen remodel for our rent house to make it prettier for tenants. When you cleaned the cabinets with water and vinegar, what was your ratio?
Also, do you have any tips on painting in general? I’ve never really painted before (walls or cabinets) and am nervous about my projects looking like a 5th grader did it.
Thanks!
Hi Rainey! I do probably a 2:1 ration of water to vinegar for cleaner. Since this post I’ve discovered Krud Kutter which degreases everything too! As for painting tips in general; 1) don’t put too much paint on your brush and 2) go slow to avoid splatters. Let me know how it goes! So exciting!
Hi Kate, your kitchen transformation on a budget is beautiful! I’m in the process of painting my backsplash tile and going from brown cabinets to white. When you said ‘plain old white’, may I ask what the brand and colour of white was called? I’ve picked up so many white swatches, and having trouble trying to narrow it down. I don’t want it to look too stark white, or too creamy. Your shade of white is very appealing, so if you could share, that would be wonderful :)
Thank you~
I just used the white from the can! Doesn’t get easier than that. I do the same to my moulding and board and batten walls. It might be too stark to some, but I like it :)
Hi Kate! You’ve inspired me to get moving on repainting my cabinets. I will have to add hardware because there’s no knobs currently but I’m wondering mostly about your microwave. How did you paint around it? I’m not an experienced painter so I’m going to be being extra careful and doing lots of research but I love all the information you provided!
Oh that’s so exciting! When I need to paint around something I often use a small artist’s brush. That way you can get back a little farther in the crevice. Happy painting!
Your kitchen looks lovely. Many thanks!
Now is much better and prettier! Your kitchen looks fresh, more elegant, more sunny. I prefer the new version :)
I love it, Thanks for sharing this beautiful content.
Thank you so much :)
White seems to transform kitchens. It give a brighter color and a welcoming feel. I will discuss this with the company https://www.newhamkitchenbathroom.com/ working on our kitchen. Thanks for sharing such gorgeous transformation.
Looks great. I love white or light cabinets.
It’s possible to transform the kitchen by repainting the wall and cabinets. Love it!
I want to try this on our backsplash!!! Yours turned out so good! We are doing some kitchen cabinet refinishing next week so maybe after that. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Someone on nextdoor app in El Paso Texas using your images and saying it is their work. The name they are posting under is Saddie Hurtado and Damiel Hurtado from Sun City painters.