Thin strips of MDF glued to cabinet doors were used for an inexpensive Shaker-style kitchen makeover.
The project
I wanted to add some charm and character to my very stock-standard kitchen. I have always loved Shaker-style doors and because I couldn’t afford a brand-new kitchen I decided to give it a go myself.
I started by using a heat gun to take the laminate off the doors. I patched the holes from the original handles then sanded it smooth.
I had 3mm MDF board cut into 45mm strips, then glued and clamped it to the doors to create the Shaker-style trim.
Once the glue had dried I patched the joins and then sanded until very smooth. The doors were then ready for undercoat and paint.
I also cut a very thin strip of Mango wood and glued it over the metal rangehood to add more detail to the kitchen.
This project probably cost me around $200 and all the supplies I used were from Bunnings.
I am very happy with how it turned out and I feel more confident in myself now to try more D.I.Y. projects.
Before and after
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