Hi. I painted my kitchen cabinets using a cabinet paint from B&Q (own brand) but the paint has chipped off around the high-touch areas, so I want to re-do them. I have since learned that I should have either varnished or lacquered over the paint. My questions are: if I but rustoleum cabinet paint, what is the best varnish/lacquer option OR is it an option to just go for gloss paint?
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It's all in the preparation. Whatever paint you use it needs to grip to the surface.
Most kitchen cabinets have laminated surfaces, which are quite shiny. They will also pick up a lot of grease from the air.
So ideally you should have degreased the surfaces and then given them a bit of a rub down with some fine grit sandpaper.
You're now presented with a problem, if there wasn't enough preparation.
I'd rubdown the offending areas well and if the rest look OK, give them a bit of a rub down to give paint a key, then repaint the lot with a gloss paint.
Most kitchen cabinets have laminated surfaces, which are quite shiny. They will also pick up a lot of grease from the air.
So ideally you should have degreased the surfaces and then given them a bit of a rub down with some fine grit sandpaper.
You're now presented with a problem, if there wasn't enough preparation.
I'd rubdown the offending areas well and if the rest look OK, give them a bit of a rub down to give paint a key, then repaint the lot with a gloss paint.
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It’s time to say goodbye to monotonous kitchens and welcome the mixing and matching of hues for contrast. Gone are the days when homeowners embraced the look and feel of a single-hued kitchen, considering them as ‘timeless’ and ‘sophisticated.’ With the latest trends and designs, there’s nothing more visually exciting and appealing than a two-toned kitchen that adds a sense of drama and contrast to your space.
What is a two-toned kitchen, and how are the two tones playing a role? Well, it’s about visually painting your kitchen cabinets in two different colours (upper and lower). Generally, it’s ideal to choose a lighter tone for the upper cabinets and a darker tone for the lower cabinets. However, there’s no hard and fast rule. Get the best advice from My Home Handyman and use their services as I took already.