How to refresh my kitchen with paint?

[leanne1987]

Hi all!

So I’m wanting to give my kitchen a bit of a paint and spruce up for a short term as we will be renovating and extending our house in the near future (fingers crossed 😂).

I have decided to paint the cupboards, the splash back tiles and the bench top but I’m wondering what I should paint first? I was thinking of painting the tiles first but then not sure on whether to do the Benchtop next or whether to do the cupboard areas first and leave the benchtop until last. I’m mindful I need to tape around the areas so don’t want to ruin any of my hard work when removing the tape. Hope that makes sense!

Many thanks in advance. Leanne 😊

[EricL]

Hello @leanne1987 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's marvellous to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about refreshing your kitchen with paint.

I propose doing the splashback first followed by the benchtop and doing your cabinets last. To prevent tape damage, I suggest getting tape that has longest allowable stay like Bear 24mm x 50m Washi 14 Days Masking Tape.

You'll need two types of paint in order to refresh your kitchen, I recommend looking at the Dulux 1L Renovation Range Tiles & Benchtops Gloss White for the splashback and laminate benchtop. 

If you have real timber doors, I suggest using Dulux 4L Aquanamel Semi Gloss White Enamel Paint or similar. However, if your doors are laminated as well, I propose using Dulux 2L Renovation Range Cabinet Doors Satin White. Please note that all the paint I've suggested can be tinted to the colour of your choice.

Here are some amazing painted kitchen projects our Workshop members have shared: 

• Kitchen revamp using paint by @stelz 
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• Kitchen makeover using paint by @raymond265 
   
• Painted laminate kitchen cupboards by @Ari
   
• Kitchen refresh using paint and bleached floor by @dorabulldog
   
• Cosmetic kitchen makeover by @diy_hausdesigns 

Here are some handy step-by-step guides:

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Jason]

Hi Leanne (@leanne1987)

There's some more inspiration here - 10 kitchens transformed with paint.

Let me tag some experienced renovators in @prettyliving and @redbournreno for their thoughts on how they would go about transforming your kitchen.

We look forward to seeing what you can achieve.

Jason