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MrsJ
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*****New Pics added 4/17/10******Updated 4/9/10 - Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
I bought my house last year and the $ isn't in my budget right now to renovate my kitchen since I'm a newly single mom. But, I couldn't stand my kitchen cabinets so I decided to paint them. It's still a work in progress but I wanted to share pics since a lot of people aren't happy with their kitchens.
After I finish painting all the doors/drawers and putting them back on, I'm going to put molding on them and then attach hardware (door knobs/drawer knobs) to give it a little more color. My kitchen is 15'x16' and I have 9 ft ceilings so, it's a LOT of cabinets and right now, it's very white LOL
EDITED 4-17-10
Excuse the tablecloth, Im having a party at my house and covered the island bc its not finished yet
Here are the most recent pics of my kitchen. Still not done but hardware in on cabinets - of course now im thinking i may repaint them a slightly softer white LOL
Edited **** 4-9-10****
Some new pictures to show my cabinets all painted and the new floor in. Countertops will go in next week - just doing laminte for now because this is not a big budget project  Moldings and door hardware will go one next week too.
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Message edited 4/17/2010 4:04:37 PM.
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KittyGags
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Wow it looks awesome!!!!!!
Great DIY!
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| Posted 3/30/10 9:18 AM |
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TreAnt427
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Definitely brightens up the kitchen! Nice job!
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| Posted 3/30/10 9:24 AM |
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jenheartsrob
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
beautiful job - what a difference!
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| Posted 3/30/10 9:26 AM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
looks awesome! Its amazing what a little paint can do!
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| Posted 3/30/10 9:37 AM |
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JldDolphin
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Jen
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
I love what paint does.....gives new life to something. Love it! 
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| Posted 3/30/10 9:41 AM |
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neener1211
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Wow!! They look brand new!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 9:45 AM |
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DMT
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Great job, looks fantastic!
YOU GO GIRL
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| Posted 3/30/10 9:55 AM |
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ndblovah
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
So awesome I have to show my mil. I am trying to convince her to do this too and add hardware to hers. It looks awesome !!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 9:57 AM |
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philsdeezy
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Amazing job you did.
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| Posted 3/30/10 10:01 AM |
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pickles16
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Looks GREAT!!!!!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 10:03 AM |
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Great job!!!! Amazing what some paint can do.
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| Posted 3/30/10 10:15 AM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
They look great!
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| Posted 3/30/10 10:17 AM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
That looks a lot better!
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| Posted 3/30/10 10:23 AM |
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Nik211
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
wow! looks really good - a really big difference! you did a great job
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| Posted 3/30/10 10:51 AM |
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8ternity
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
wow love it!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 10:52 AM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
looks great!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 10:53 AM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Such an improvement already! I painted my cabinets, too, and it really made a huge difference. Enjoy!
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| Posted 3/30/10 11:30 AM |
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Beth
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
my Dad did that in his FL condo- you can't even tell! it looks great!
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| Posted 3/30/10 11:33 AM |
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mandasue
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
looks great, so bright and fresh!!!!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:00 PM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Looks awesome !!!
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:11 PM |
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BlueDiamonds
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
they look great! check out the thread on painting your laminate countertops if you are looking to add more color.
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:30 PM |
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JandJ1224
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Looks awesome, please give directions to how you did this!?
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:38 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Posted by BlueDiamonds
they look great! check out the thread on painting your laminate countertops if you are looking to add more color.
Yes! I saw that post and I'm considering trying it out.
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| Posted 3/30/10 12:40 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Painting my ugly 80's laminate cabinets (w/pics)
Posted by JandJ1224
Looks awesome, please give directions to how you did this!?
I removed all the cabinet doors and their hinges. I cleaned them all to make sure there was no grease/etc stuck on them and then I lightly sanded the cabinets and the doors (both the laminate and the wood trim). Next I primed everything with Zinzer 1-2-3 primer and let them dry overnight. Then I painted the cabinets and doors with one coat of semigloss white and let it dry for a couple of days (the weather was damp so I gave them extra time to dry). I put a second coat of semigloss white on and let it dry for a couple of days too.
After that, I put the hinges back on and started to re-hang the doors. Once I get all the doors up, I'm going to add molding and hardware (drawer knobs). I'll update with pictures as I get more things done. I'm hoping to get some moldings and hardware on this weekend.
Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement!
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