No matter which you choose, sanding is key to make sure the paint will adhere to the surface and also give you a very smooth finish for the paint. Start with 100 grit sandpaper and then finish off with 220. You do not have to go to the bare wood, just sand enough to knock down t...
We built and installed our own laminate countertops and we’re sharing all the details with you today. Hi friends! We made some good progress on our kitchen remodel this weekend and I’m excited to show you the changes! When it came time to choose new countertops, we headed to Home ...
But I knew by going with white paint for the cabinets, the countertop wouldn’t require replacing. If you’re concerned about having to spend a lot of money to transform your kitchen on a budget, going with white will allow all your other fixtures and features (such as countertops) to ge...
I chose to paint our laminate countertops because they were incredibly ugly and more than ready for an update. To be honest, I was unsure about painting our laminate countertops. Kitchen countertops get daily use and abuse from water, heat, spills, and constant cleaning. And in our house, t...
Learn how to remove countertops to save you money on a kitchen remodel. We have included removing laminate countertops as well as stone or granite. This project is fairly easy for a beginner but may require some help from strong friends. Table of Contents Recommended Tools and Supplies Required...
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How to clean + disinfect butcher block countertops What’s cooler than a built-in butcher block countertop? They’re simultaneously rustic, trendy and timeless. From country cabins to chic urban apartments, butcher block aesthetic gives your kitchen a righteous zero-shucks-given attitude. Pairs well...
The pulls were originally brass, but I wanted to spray paint them silver. The gold pull looked really chic and reminded me of my favorite kitchen island ever, but it just looked off when combined with the other furniture in the room. So, ultimately, I decided to spray paint the hardware...
Ugly counters? Learn how to refinish laminate counters to look like granite with paint and Envirotex Lite epoxy.
And here’s how it lookedafter we installed our new laminate countertops we custom ordered at Home Depotand did aDIY beadboard backsplash. I also spray painted a$4 thrift store light fixtureand added it to our kitchen. And now I have freshly repainted cabinets and beautiful new cabinet hardw...