Painting an old kitchen

[Chris]

Dear All,

could anybody advise me the best way to repaint old kitchen units ? I'm
currently planning on sanding/sugar soaping the doors; using a melanine
primer ..... maybe spray painting the doors and then cover up with a few
coats of varnish. I would then do the same for the surround.

Does this sound about right ?? Any tips / other suggestions ??

Also, I'm then going to buy a new worktop but am a bit intimidated by the
way it has to fit around the oven hob and sink - would you advise that I
contact a professional for this bit of the job if I'm not confident.... and
if so, any ideas as to the price I might be charged (it will be about 5m of
work top in total).

Many thanks,

Chris.

[ger...@lasalle44.freeserve.co.uk]

Hire a good jigsaw for a day. Position the sink and hob on the worktop and
mark around each. Remove the sink and hob and re- draw the marked lines
inside the originals by the amount recommended by supplier of hob / sink.

Drill a hole big enough to insert the jigsaw blade (about 0.25"), insert the
jigsaw blade aand carefully and slowly cut out the shapes. Varnish the cut
edges to waterproof.

gerant

[Max Bone]

Chris <c...@beagleton.freeserve.co.uk> wrote

>Dear All,
>
>could anybody advise me the best way to repaint old kitchen units ? I'm
>currently planning on sanding/sugar soaping the doors; using a melanine
>primer ..... maybe spray painting the doors and then cover up with a few
>coats of varnish. I would then do the same for the surround.
>
>Does this sound about right ?? Any tips / other suggestions ??

Your preparation sounds ok, make sure you rinse with clean water
thoroughly after using the sugar soap, there is no need to abrade the
surface of the cupboards if you are using a modern primer such as
Zinsser Bulls Eye 123

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/z/ZINBE

You can then finish with your choice of coating/colour, an oil-based
eggshell or similar (Satin, or mid-sheen etc..) usually looks good and
wears well, and you won't need to use extra coats of varnish to protect
it. If your planning on using some type of paint effect, then you may
well need a varnish to finish... if so, use a satin or matt acrylic
varnish. These are completely clear, and won't yellow with age.

Regards
--
Max Bone Decorating Direct Ltd
http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/
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[Brian Wood]

Hello Max

Are your doors the simple flat contiboard type?
If they are you could glue strips of timber about 50mm x 3mm to the outer
edges. This gives the impression that they are panelled. To finish, apply
some of that paint n grain stuff. I did this in my last house and used a
light green base with a cream grain effect.Looked the biz! and didn't cost
that much.

Cheers
Brian
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