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Kitchen Makeover - How to Paint Cabinets & Fit New Knobs and Cup Handles!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 16. 08. 2024
- In today's video I show how I completely transformed and updated our old country kitchen - with a total repaint and replacement of all cabinet hardware.
We installed our kitchen in 2010 and it was in desperate need of an upgrade, with chipped paintwork and damaged hardware. Also, it was a very boring neutral colour with classic countryside style wooden knobs. We wanted to give it a new contemporary edge.
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Charlie, thank you so much for this video. I painted my kitchen farrow and ball down pipe using precisely your instructions. I used the same handles from the same company who were excellent and the final look was absolutely fantastic. I wouldnât have tried it without this tutorial. I was quoted ÂŁ2,300 to have it sprayed yet by doing it myself it cost me ÂŁ100 in paint and primer and ÂŁ200 for handles. A 2k saving. Thanks again.
So pleased to hear that Brian. Fantastic work! đđ»
May I ask how many full days it took (or hours, roughly)? I'm handing this job to a handyman so labour will be a significant cost.
Tip: if you're removing all the doors at once and many are all the same size, discretely number them and the carcass so you know which door goes back where!
Good thinking đ
I used a permanent marker pen on the unpainted reverse side of the cupboard door to label each by kitchen's space location đ
Hi Charlie, Fantastic video. Recently repainted our kitchen cabinets with Valspar Wood and Metal paint. Spray painted the cabinets with 2 x coates after initial sanding and priming. As you showed, the paint was initially easy to take off but after 2 months now and the paint is now mature, it is quite durable and difficult to take off. I recommend this brand and having used Valspar in the past, I have had no issues.
Keep up the good work.
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The quality of videos and details you cover are really good. I trust tour top tips in your videos. It just shows you know what you are doing and advising.
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Virupaksha, thanks so much for that! At the end of the day the integrity of my channel is so important to me so it's great to hear that it comes across as I intended! It does give me a bit of a headache at times because I'd love to do this full time, but that's my problem to ponder not yours!! Thanks again - I really appreciate your support of the channel!
Charlie, I'm a time served decorator and have been in the trade for over 40 years.I assume the paint you used was water based? It's been my experience that water based paints may be easier to apply and dry quicker than oil based paints but they are not as durable as oil based paints.I quite often buy paint from B and Q but always buy the trade version which may be dearer but is much better. ! Great videos đ
I've painted few kitchens with valspar eggshell including my own and only time had problem was over BIN primer. I made our doors with Mrmdf, primed with water base polyurethane, sanded, edges treated with filler, primed again and two top coats valspar eggshell. We've got a golden and flat coat retriever that love rolling and scratching paint work. Touch wood no paints chipped or scratches four years on.
The new colour looks great with the existing counter and flooring...nice job!
Thanks!
Hi, I have laminate kitchen doors and would love a different colour, have read that you can buy specialist primer but can be problematic with the paint taking, do u think it would be worth doing this or just remaking the doors out of mdf?... Thanks đ
Thanks for the video. I watched it a few times and gave my kitchen cupboards an overhaul, including new cup handles (your spacing advice was brilliant). It took about three days as I opted for chalk paint and several coats of furniture wax, but your advice and tips made it seamless.
Lovely job and I really like the colour you guys chose. We used the Rustoleum chalk paint in Anthricite with a matt clear varnish sealant afterwards (also Rustoleum) I really loved the finish we got and it looks like a new kitchen, we talked about having a new kitchen fitted but we have an old MFI kitchen which has solid wood doors and we didn't want to change the layout so we decided to paint. We also changed the sink and tap and covered the work tops with DCFix vinyl which has also worked really well.
2:46 Absolutely LOVE the sink & faucetđđ» Have been a fan if the style since was a kid & Chef (makes washing up so much easierđ ).... But itâs just a great look w/ durable lasting materials.
Ppl donât realize that hardware can add up very quickly, especially if you have a lot of drawers & cabinets....... But, itâs one of the easiest ways to ârefreshâ a kitchen w/ a new look.
Another thing Iâve done for clients is vinyl wrapping there cabinets & counter tops with different vinyl brands (Vvivid, 3M, Avery, etc...). Works really well to change a room, desk, cabinet, etc....but Iâd only recommend if you have experience; as this can be frustrating to new ppl trying this method.
Rust-oleum Universal Advance Formula All Surface Paint. Just been painting at my daughter's house. I did the outside windows and frames - they were in a sorry state, really horrible. I used Peel Stop on the sills to see if it would do what it said it would and it did! Love the paint. My new favourite. First coat is a bit thin so care needed and the second if needed needs to be generously applied or it seems to drag. Looks great. Today I finished using it on the tiles in the bathroom. Again, excellent. Then I had had enough......back tomorrow. Not ideal weather but I am never in the UK in the summer. Home next week for a restđ
How have I not thought of using tin foil on the paint tray to save time washing paint off afterwards, something so simple but Genus đđ»
It does help particularly when you're using oil based paint.
I have used plastic bags or cling film before but not foil. Might give that a try. I hate cleaning trays!!!!
I was really impressed after painting my newly built bathroom vanity with Rust-oleumâs âBathroom Wood & Cabinet Paint, Satin Finishâ. It went onto the pine & ply beautifully (no primer needed) & while installing the rest of the bathroom around it I knocked it about 5 times and it didnât mark at all when it really should have. Couple of months in & itâs looking fab. Now I might use their kitchen cupboard paint - esp seeing how easily your paint came away from the primer đŹ
Good work. Yes the Valspar was a terrible product in hindsight.
What a brilliant chat, BIG thank you, well presented one of the best and easy videos on this subject, a breath of fresh air.
Thanks John. Just make sure you degrease with sugar soap prior to painting and I wouldn't buy Valspar again as it chips too easily.
We have just updated our tired kitchen units and I used the same principle as yourself Charlie. After spending a small fortune on 52 Door handles and 30 drawer handles we thought do we go for a cheaper paint.............We did and like yourself had an F&B mix with the Valspar once dried the missus hated the colour as it looked washed out even after 3 coats, so I went back to B&Q and bit the bullet and actually went with the F&B colour re-done the units from scratch and we are much happier with the outcome. SO MY ANSWER, sometimes you have to go down the expensive route.
Keep the videos coming they are great TONY
Blimey Tony, how long did it take to redo all that? Still, worth it in the end!
Great advise, completed a simular project on our wardrobe doors in bedroom. đđ
I have used several different types of paint on my cabinets/cupboards, the best one so far is The One paint and primer , bought on Amazon. Then I go over it with Rustoleum clear finishing wax. Cheers .
Good work. Yes the valspar I used here was pretty terrible. It scratched so easily!
Great tip taking a belt sander to the cut end of shortened screws! Thank you!
You're welcome, Mark. Yes, I use this technique a lot, even for quite large M5/M6 bolts that I've chopped down đ
We used Valspar on the walls and ceiling in the kitchen 2 years ago and I have to say itâs been fine.
I have recently removed the door and frame and fitted new ones. This obviously meant some touching up and 2 coats later you cannot see the difference.
The walls have been washed down a number of times to clean off splashes etc and none of the paint has come off.
It is more expensive than some of the other paints but has done the job.
That said, I am now doing the Hall Stairs and Landing and will probably be using Johnsons or Dulux.
Hope that helps.
Difficulty go with Johnstone's. The Valspar has chipped horribly in the kitchen but thankfully you can spot repair without it flashing, which is unusual for eggshell.
I have used an exterior valspar paint which, at ÂŁ29 per litre was quite expensive, but the colour match was very good and the coverage was excellent. So far no chipping or flaking. I am very impressed with it and would use it again without question.
Thanks Stephen - that's good to know!
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Thanks for this video. I just finished following along to do the same to my kitchen (I even used Railings colour!) and I'm really happy with the result.
Nice one Gary. If you find it chips, I've been recommended Polyvine decorators varnish and Minwax polycrylic protective finish as ways to make it more durable. It's probably the last thing on your mind though after finishing the job!!
Thanks Charlie. I'm finding myself touching it up a bit, but like you said in the video it's a good colour for not showing up too much flashing when I do. I'll definitely get a tin of the Minwax, thanks for the tip.
Very useful, thanks. Of course, paint becomes more durable with increased drying time.
I've got to say though, this paint has not worn well. Chips loads but you can at least do spot repairs without it flashing.
I did my units in Valspar (Gotham Night Grey). Went on well and looked great...for a WEEK! More chips than Brighton sea front!
Me too I'm afraid. You can at least spot paint without flashing.
@@CharlieDIYte I actually topped mine with a hard clear varnish at the recom of the guy who mixed the paint. Same as you though Charlie, units aren't there to stay, so, lesson learnt!
If you are looking for handles (and anything kitchen hardware related, hinges, lifts etc etc) I have been using a company called LDL online. It's 'trade' but I found it very easy to register myself as sole trader. Their handles range is quite unique.
I used Dulux Wheather shield gloss paint on my kitchen cabinet doors. I am the same as you it has been three weeks ago and we have not had any chipping at all, we are very pleased with it.
Thank you for this video! Really informative, I will be purchasing a premium paint for our kitchen cupboards based on your update! I really don't want to be doing touch ups every month đŻ
Wise choice, Tara. There are a fair few suggestions in this Comment feed if you have time to trawl through them đđ»
I used the exact same type of paint to cover MDF kickboards in my kitchen (primed with 2-3 coats of BIN. The finish was great after 2 coats applied with a foam roller and so far no chips.
That's good to hear - thanks for the comment đ
@@CharlieDIYte Plus, the Armstead trade Satin I've used throughout the rest of my house (4x2.5ltr) does chip quite easily. Maybe people just expect too much from water-based paints in general and they should be using oil-based ones if they value durability above ease of use?
You can easily clean Zinsser shellac-based primer from brushes and rollers using Screwfix no-nonsense degreaser (p/n 88668) - soak then rinse with water. It's about ÂŁ9 for 5 litres - *much* cheaper than methylated spirits and does a better job.
thanks for this tip- the worst part of using BIN is cleaning the brushes!
I use the water based zinsser because I'm tight but it works well
Yes, great tip Laurie - thanks for that!
I've used Valspar eggshell on a surface over the washing machine and tumble dryer - actually a re-purposed already varnished interior door. I prepared very carefully, applying 2 coats but still got some chipping. I'd never used this paint before but knew the brand name, so thought I'd give it a try. Think I'll stick to Johntones in future...
Wise choice. You and me both!
Glad to see the valspar coming out.... Iâm like yourself, always buy dulux paints or sometimes armstead. But did a job where I had to keep the cost to a minimum and got a colour mixed from the dulux chart in valspar v700 scrubbable matt... the stuff is very good quality and goes on superbly well... price is very cost effective and the customer was very happy indeed! Lovely colour on that kitchen mateđ Marc
Thanks Marc. Funnily enough I bought a big tub of Valspar contract matt emulsion recently to mist coat our newly replastered bedroom (video to follow) and was surprised to hear from a subscriber that you can't water it down - and sure enough it says that on the tub so I took it back and bought 10litres of Armstead instead. I was tempted to use the Valspar scrubbable emulsion for the kitchen walls until I read the reviews but you're making me think it might be worth the risk đ€
Ah right yeah always essential to water down contract Matt for a must cost and armstead contract matt is great for this... I tend to ignore reviews on paint for one reason.... they are mainly from people who arenât painters.... now Iâm not a professional decorator by trade but do an awful lot of it when I can fit it in. Itâs all about how you apply paint. And letâs face it there are so many factors that can cause a bad paint job. From lack of preparation down to the wrong type of paint being used in a room. Iâll try any brand of paint once.... then make my decision. And valspar pleased me greatly! Dulux diamond Matt in my kitchen though. ÂŁ73 for 5 litres.... expensive but worth every penny! Now I have recently set up a cash account there I get it a bit cheaper đ
the finish looks great.
Thanks - and good to hear from you again!
A really quality video. Your kitchen looks great and I am copying this so thank-you.
Thanks Danny. I probably wouldn't use the Valspar if I had my time again (though don't worry if you've already bought it). It has a propensity to chip although you can at least touch up the chips without the paint flashing.
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks Charlie. I bought some paint on ebay in the end and will give it a try. Appreciate your feedback.
Honest man.i like the way you explain.easy pizzy
Thanks mate đđ»
Got a thumbs up from me for your honesty.
Iv done a couple of kitchens cabinets jobs and used after a light sanding and wash down with sugar soap used leyland
Oil based primer and two coats of oil based eggshell. ( duck egg blue ) looked great.
Thanks mate. Yes, what you described is the proper way to do it. I much prefer oil based but the water based is just so easy and as I don't love painting it kind of makes sense.
B&Q is cheap and cheerful. Sometimes you get great products backed up by great customer service. Other times... not. The trick is, as you say, judging when you can use their products successfully, and when you have to spend a bit more. Your videos, like this one, can be a great help, but the more DIY you do, the more able you are to judge for yourself. But if you get it right, the savings, and the pleasure, are great. Well done for using Valspar and braving the comments Charlie.
Thanks mate, I appreciate the comment đ
its been my experience that for hardware and some materials service ,B&Q are good, closely followed by homebase, but for pine lumber (go lumber yard if poss) and paint,reverse order. as for wicks ,they seem to have a policy of supporting tools for a year then your scewed ( no pun intended), as for all else they support until theyre bored, and my exp of staff/HO customer support is "why are you bothering me, go away" attitude, i would do without if not available elsewhere. AMAZON preferable to WICKS.
@@vogonpoet5860 It's such a shame isn't it. I always respected Wickes as a brand that was superior to Homebase (obviously) and B&Q being more trade orientated, but there's something obviously endemically wrong with the culture of the business as recently I've had similar experiences with the staff đ€
@@CharlieDIYte my father used to swear by wicks but after he bought a wicks scroll saw and 6mnths later refused to support it he boycotted them. they just got worse.
Never used the wood and metal paint from valspar. I use the emulsion premium version quite often and never had a problem, even when the kids thinks its a good idea to put their greasy hands all over my walls. It just wipes off with water and a sponge. But that being said i haven't tried to colour match it after. Good tips as usual. Keep the good content coming đ
Thanks Chas. That's good to know đ
about eight years ago i built mdf fitted wardrobes and used jonstones acrylic eggshell sprayed with a earlex 5000 spray gun and also used a roller on some parts, still looks good to this day even after the wife has hit it with a hoover and god knows what else...............i highly recommend this product. also I do use a lot of bullseye 123 blue can water based can recommend this item its fantastic sticks like you know what to a blanket
Thanks Anthony. Agreed - Johnstones is awesome stuff - my preferred paint supplier. Given my addiction to Zinsser BIN I haven't tried 123 but I need to, as you and many others are raving about it. Also, this Valspar is rubbish and has chipped loads since I did this video. The only good thing about it is you can touch up without any flashing - which is just as well considering how many chips we have!!
@@CharlieDIYte thank you for your reply charlie also look up peter millard review on airless cheap spray gun very good they are cheap about 30 pounds no excuse now for anyone to not spray and you get a spare paint pot. no excuses charlie terratek i think its called what you waiting for !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do mostly refurb projects and I've never had a problem with Valspar, well at least not their matt emulsion. I love their colour range, there are some really wonderful shades available. Where I've used their dark colours or applied the paint in high traffic areas I've gone over this with Polyvine's Decorators Varnish in flat matt. This goes on really well, dries up quickly so you can get 2 or 3 coats on in a single day quite comfortably. This protects the paint from fingerprints and makes the colour richer and more hardwearing. I'd love to use Dulux or Johnstones but I've never found their colour palettes very appealing. In an ideal world, I'd use Johnstones paint in the Valspar colour range!
Thanks for this. The Valspar has chipped dreadfully since I made this video but maybe the varnish would have made it more durable. I'll keep a note of that. I guess varnishing this might be a problem if you then wanted to repaint the units for any reason? I applied some lacquer to our kitchen table after painting it and had to scrape the lot off when I needed to repaint it. You know you can get Johnstone's mixed to any colour?
I love valspar emulsion it's a joy to paint with and excellent coverage never used the wood and metal though
This eggshell has proved to be a bit average in that it chips quite easily but the plus side is that you can easily touch it up without any flashing/ so you can spot paint without having to do the whole door.
Foil - genius!
Again,excellent upload!
I'm a convert to the Zinzer, but have had nothing but terrible experience with the Valspar. Even when primed for Scotland, it just seems to fall off, and ,as you pointed out, literally comes off with even my very bitten finger nails.
Given the amount of time and effort put into both the prep' and painting, I'd say the 'purple wine voucher' saved on paint is definitely a false economy. But that's just me!
Again, thanks for sharing.
Thanks mate. I've got to say I agree. It's chipped terribly success I did this vid. You can at least spot repair without it flashing but that's scant consolation really.
Really enjoying your channel Charlie. I am far from a DIY god, but I have to say I find your reviews easy to follow, and I actually attempt more jobs myself instead of paying other people. Keep up the good work Sir!!.
Graeme, that's music to my ears, my friend. Thanks so much for your support, and also for taking the time to get in touch. Drop me a line if you ever need any tips on anything đ
@@CharlieDIYte thats so kind of you for saying thank you.
If I may pick your brains quickly please? My next project is trying to take on a bulkhead in my partners house on the third floor, obviously I cannot completely remove as its the ceiling to the stairs leading up to the room but I'm going to attempt to incorporate the slope in to a dog-leg built in wardrobe, as we firstly need more storage space and secondly it takes up so much space in the room.
Kinda stuck on exactly where to begin if you get my meaning?
Your template for the handles is magic, thank you :). I do remember Valspar (emulsion I think?) smelled of tom cats a few years ago, which would possibly explain at least some of the poor reviews. Otherwise, with paint as with other things, maybe you get what you pay for? Excellent and useful video, thanks very much
Nice colour finish
Thanks. We're pretty chuffed with it!
Iv just recently made some doors for my garden room and used matt emulsion mixed 50 50 with quickdry diamond hard floor varnish then varnish over top as well that has co e out well,I also build a lot of furniture and I mix my water based satin with the floor varnish as well this mix travels well and is durable,Great videos by the way welldone I like your approach
That's really interesting Dean, and something I might have to try out. What made you use emulsion on the doors, out of interest, rather than the satin as you do on the furniture?
Because emulsion colours are infinite compared to cupboard door paint,I had the grey emulsion and thought it would look good on the cupboard doors but knowing how well emulsion wipes down I thought I'd try mixing it with the floor varnish to make a more stable paint,Now I tend to tip it in everything,I also saw your mdf series I'm a recent subscriber and I use the filler method great series by the way,I use silverhook fine finish 2 part filler it's excellent for laying on endgrain of mdf and ÂŁ6.40 a tin cheap too it's car filler
@@deanreynolds2027 The problem I have is with stopping a hand painted kitchen table from staining (red wine and the like). I put a lacquer on it but it didn't really work and was a nightmare when I came to repaint it.
@@deanreynolds2027 Thanks for subscribing by the way - massively appreciated đ
It's a great channel even for a pro,I would use floor varnish on the table I would buy shares in it if I couldđ
Absolutely excellent video Charlie - thanks for posting.
Thanks Julian đ
Have done my kitchen in the summer following your advise about painting mdf wardrobe doors, came up beautiful
That was a really interesting video. Iâm about my make my own slab doors from MR mdf - this actually came on automatically just after Iâd watched your mdf edging video. Iâve ordered the edging strips and hope it makes my life easier... think Iâm going to go for oil based paint though for the doors because Iâm worried about water getting all over them and ruining them!
Well done, I used a Zinsser Bin primer followed by a couple of coats of Tikkurila satin finish, looks good but time will tell!
It'll be much better than that Valspar I used on this kitchen. Not durable at all!
Hi Charlie, loving your channel - thanks for the great content. We also love the colour you painted the units, which F&B colour is it? Thanks.
Hi Charlie
Hamilton Prestige mini rollers from Toolstation - 4 inch short sleeves, 10 for ÂŁ4.09 .
I used to use the mohair ones from screwfix like you but these are far better & shed no bits like the mohair ones!
My top tip :-)
Thanks Chris. That's going on my list! I've got some quite cool stuff from the States I'm going to try out in my final wardrobe build video in a couple of weeks so you might keep an eye out for that.
Looks like they're not re-stocking these at Toolstation anymore. Do you recommend another stockist or roller?
Great video Charlie. I painted my melamine cupboard doors recently using bedec MSP. No need for separate primer or undercoat. Like you I used faux mohair rollers and the finish is great. Several months later and thereâs no chips or scratches and they are wipe clean. Super pleased with them. Replaced my tile splash back with more modern tiles and now it looks like a new kitchen! Iâd encourage anyone just to have a go at small projects like this and see how much money you could save. Your vids really help with this.
It love to see what your thoughts are on the bedec MSP and maybe a video?!
Keep up the great work.
Hi there. That's interesting - I'll definitely check that out. I guess the only issue is that you're limited to one of their colours - albeit there seem to be a reasonable selection of 38 to choose from.
My take on your paint issue. My understanding is that Primer is only used on non-painted porous surfaces. What you should use is Undercoat which prepares for the top coat.
I agree, and it doesn't make sense to put a premium primer/undercoat on then top it with Valspar. Valspar I have found is only good where wear is minimal. Good video nonetheless.
Thanks Charlie great video , yes it can be a bit of a nightmare working in a live (active) kitchen, just put floor leveler down ,a little rub down needed here and there ,dust can be a bit of a issue.Next job is painting our cabinets then lay the floor. Nothing is straight forward in our house its like the house that jack built...lol Thanks for your videos and please keep them coming.
Good luck with all that, Tom, and thanks for the comment!
I repainted our units a few years back - used Ronseal (I think) kitchen cupboard paint. Lovely and highly durable finish, but it was oil based and stinks when drying plus takes ages to dry, so next time would use water-based eggshell. In a previous job I used to make furniture which was painted with F&B - their paint was ridiculously expensive - quality OK, but the customers loved the brand and the colours. I have also used Valspar âoff the shelfâ eggshell and satin brilliant white and have been impressed by the quality. Painted a ceiling with Valspar emulsion and got awful results - very patchy and not impressed. Seems some Valspar paint is good and others meh! Great job on your kitchen by the way!
Makes sense Martin, thanks for the comment. Yes I've found Farrow and Ball expensive for what it is and preferred the coverage of Johnstone's, but as you say, people fall in love with the brand - a bit like Dyson vacuums! I bought some Valspar contract matt emulsion to use as a mist coat on the new bedroom and was amazed to read that you can't water it down so its gone straight back and I've bought a tin of Armstead instead.
Love it. Iâm just about to do this so itâs such a helpful video thank you.
Thanks Janette and good luck with yours đ€
Thank you. đđ»
Nicely done pal.
Thanks mate đ
Very informative video. The reason a lot of people aren't getting such good results with their B & Q paint is because they are not being as meticulous as you have been preparing the surface first.
Thanks Anthony although I omitted to tell people about degreasing with sugar soap. There's always something. I've got to say though that Valspar has chipped horribly since although it's a tough environment for any water based paint.
Great video Charlie, cheers đ
Thanks Jason. You're welcome. If you're planning a similar project make sure you degrease with sugar soap before you paint. I forgot to mention that.
Always a pleasure watching!
What's your day job?
Cheers mate. Soft furnishings, working for interior designers - measuring making and installing.
A good revue and demonstration of this paint Charlie
Bedec paints are VERY good. Available from good suppliers and on line.
The best water based paint out there imo. Well worth checking them out.
I am a painter (20+years). I use it most of the time.
Like your vids. ATB
Hi Charlie Frenchic chalk paint the Alfresco range would of been a better choice than Valspar and no need for a primer coat either đ
Thank you for taking the time to share Charlie, another great review :o)
I had a similar experience with the valspar paint on some wood, but the wall paint has held up well.
I think that it is good to review "orange store" products as quite often, the big chains are an entry point into DIY for people who don't yet know of other places. It's good to demonstrate that you can go to the big shops, but that there are many other options elsewhere if you k ow where to find them.
When a paint is suitable for interior only its not gonna be durable, pick an exterior water based but as a paint seller I think its best to use oil based in high traffic areas its definitely more durable.
Thanks Paul. Sound advice đđ»
Thanks for making this video. Great advice and answered all my questions in one video. Keep them going
Thanks Daniel - appreciate the comment! đ
Having just used the Zinser exterior Satin solvent based painter do our conservatory I would thoroughly recommend you to try the rest of their paints and not just the primer.. the quality was fantastic,
Valspar trade is the best covering paint I've encountered
I have always relied on Benjamin Moore paints (franchise) -- hi-gloss, semi-gloss, and eggshell and ceiling. They have held up in a NY apartment for over 20 years and do not show any darkening. However, since Benjamin Moore has doubled in price I tried Behr paints (Home Depot) at $30 gallon (approximately). I find they are almost as good as Benjamin Moore but need maybe a half-gallon more per job. They don't cover exactly in one coat but I am happy with the final results and they don't cost $60 a gallon. Behr paints also don't darken and hold up quite well. I have also used Kilz 2 latex primer and PPG Gripper latex primer and are happy with each brand. Both cover very well with Gripper being slightly thicker.
Thanks for that - very informative and useful for anyone tuning in. I've got to say, the paint I used in this video is not wearing well. Chips everywhere that need patching up.
I use BIN 123 and all I do with trays as with all paints I just leave the left over wet tray to dry.Keep using it with all paints and never clean it down the plug hole as this is really bad.
After about 20 Used you simply cut the built up paint at one end of the tray and it peels off back to the new tray.
Using BIN Iâve wrapped brushes in cling film overloaded with the BIN.These brushes are good to go for at least a month.
Watch some of my videos where Iâve used BIN on varnished doors.đđ»
Iâm about to do my units which are varnished đ€Ż Iâm gonna use BIN 123 two coats then 2 coats of Dulux Trade high gloss.Just for easy cleaning and wear and tear.Il get it colour mixed.
Good channel I have used Valspa with zinsser bin and they donât like each other they peal and scratch very easily but with water based primer it worked much better but in general I wouldnt touch it.
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Interesting video. Hard work getting that done at home! I prefer to snap off those knob screws. Bend them a little bit one way, a little the other way and they break off at the divide. Bit of a knack to where you grip the pliers though, sometimes you crush the threads in over bending.
Lovely job! Good to hear your feedback on the Valspar product too. I've some old storage cupboards in my office which need a make-over and they won't get much wear and tear so I'm tempted with this over the F&B as only me and the dogs go in there :) You mention online paint reviews - I often wonder if the people who are disappointed and give one star expect too much? Going up or down the shade chart more than a few steps away from the current colour will always take a few coats but I suspect a lot of people expect it done in one.
Thanks Sharon. Don't touch Valspar if you can help it. Get yourself to a Dulux or Johnstone's Decorator centre and get an eggshell or similar. They'll mix to F&B colours.
In the US Valspar is a quality paint. An if you want the paint to not show through when nicked, do two coats.
Congratulations! Your kitchen looks more modern and the color really fits the interior design of the kitchen. Good job!
But paint is really expensive there!
We buy really high quality paint for about 10 gbp per 4 liters here in Iran. There are also many more lower quality variants but the exellenct ones are about that price!
That's an amazing price. Paint here in the UK is too expensive! Where is it produced out of interest? Thanks for the comment. Very humbled that my stuff is reaching out so far!
@@CharlieDIYte the paints are all produced locally in Iran. There are also some world famous brands available at higher price points but due to high quality of locally made paints, the famous brands have a very limited share of market. There are more than 20 brands available and about 2 or 3 of them can compete with famous products and even offer higher quality! However as a result of US sanctions they have limited export just to neighbour countries.
A great job Charlie, I've thought about doing this in our kitchen but my wife is a bit hesitant.
I definitely won't be using Valspar though. I've used their kitchen paint for a small area within our kitchen and it is really rubbery, and can just peel off. I've never painted with anything like it, it's just weird.
I have an aversion to Valspar, after it gave a urine-like smell to our Master Bedroom. The after care was exceptionally poor, many lies told and blame on our decorator. Seems they were really at fault, an anti-bacterial additive missed from the mix - compensation occured. It is however how I came across BIN and have used it many times since.
Thanks for that Sam - yes, you and many others, judging by the reviews. Glad you finally got it sorted
Nice job on the kitchen. It looks great đđ». In paint Johnstoneâs Trade all day long but if not then Leyland Trade. Farrow and Ball does lovely colours but everyone does these days and F&B is way over priced IMO and I havent always had great results with it (picture framing and flashing especially with mat emulsion). Great channel for seeing reviews đđđ
Thanks buddy. Completely agree. The Valspar has been pretty rubbish if I'm honest, in terms of chipping everywhere, but the good thing about it is you can patch up the chips without any flashing. Thanks for getting in touch đ
Great video Charlie as always interesting too here your opinion on valspar I did my daughter's room in Matt emulsion and was happy with the coverage and finish it's also stood the test of time .
Another fantastic video Charlieđđ» Iâm seriously on the fence about up cycling my Mums dressing table as it really holds so much sentimental value an Iâm actually scared i case I ruin it. However, I did sand an clear varnish it a few years ago, which turned out really good tbhđ€·đŒââïž But Iâm stressing about actually painting itđđ
I think it will turn out fine.. just choose your colour.. (the hardest part)
You said you varnishing it.. No problem take your time and enjoy your self... đ€ââ
My kitchen cupboard doors are melamine laminated & peeling off in places...
We've used valspar paint for lots of jobs in our home and have never had an issue with it , is it the best paint? No however for our budget it's been fine and 5 years on it still looks good .
If I'm honest it didn't wear very well - chips off very easily. But glad to hear it's wearing well for you.
I really enjoyed watching this, thank you. I am persuading my husband to paint our kitchen. Slightly horrified as a fan of F&B to see you use Valspar mixed in a F&B colour, however, I think your comments were fair and the proof of the quality of the paint was clear by the end.
Thanks, that's very kind of you! I probably wouldn't use Valspar again. It's chipped all over the place. You can at least touch up without it flashing (which you can't say of a lot of quality acrylic top coats), but it's just inferior to the likes of Johnstone's. I love the colours of F&B but I've never been a fan of the coverage or price! Make sure you degrease with sugar soap before you start. I forgot to mention that in the vid đđ»
Great video, really helpful! I was planning on using the Zinsser All Coat, have you used it at all? It's self primming so wondered if I can get away without primming the doors? I really like the look of a matt finish, but wonder as it's a kitchen would eggshell be a better way to go for durability? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
Could imagine how hard it was doing a job like this with an electric screwdriver. Great job. Would a clear lacker help protect the paint job. But if you did you wouldnât be able to paint over so easily
Clear lacquer is good for tables and things where you want to protect the paint from red wine spills etc but as you say, would be a problem of you needed to repaint
Thanks Charlie. I've just completed my kitchen cabinets paint refurb. All inspired by your video. I used Zinsser BIN for the basecoat (coated MDF) but could've used a Dulux oil based Undercoat. The top coat was a water based Dulux grey colour. I must say that the shellac Zinsser has a satisfying vanilla scent to it. Anyways now that I'm ready to screw all the cabinets back in I'm contemplating on whether to add a top coat of clear Varnish or Lacquer to it? Two coats of lacquer should protect the finish colour against everyday knocks and chips - do you agree?
Thanks buddy. Glad you found the vids useful. I would think carefully before lacquering, just because I lacquered my kitchen table czcams.com/video/Odh0fR13Q9E/video.html to try and prevent stains from things like red wine. It didn't really help with the staining and when I had to repaint the table - mostly because of glue residue from the kids projects, and the odd chip etc it was a nightmare as I had to scrape off all the lacquer before repainting. The valspar featured in this video is pretty rubbish if I'm honest as it's chipped loads, but at least it doesn't flash so I've been able to touch up all the chips to pretty good effect. Sorry that's not really very helpful. Maybe do a bit more research before making the plunge, but personally, because of my experience, I won't be using lacquer again.
Great video Charlie. I, like you, have bought some Valspar paint for some furniture. I agree that itâs not as hard wearing as other more expensive brands. Iâm going to finish it with some lacquer on top of the painted surfaces. This way itâll possibly be more hard wearing but still make use of easy to buy and cheap paint. Iâd be interested on your thoughts?
Whats the difference between a primer, sealer and undercoat?
Hi Charlie, great video and the finished result looks great. Totally agree on your prep and BIN (fantastic stuff) - seems you spent more per litre on the primer than the top coat! The Valsper is not something I would use after the cat wee reviews on their emulsion and I've never had good experience with cheap paint. The hassle of re-doing is not worth the ÂŁ30 saving but I understand why you choose to do it on this occasion. My preference for woodwork is tikkurila which is not actually that expensive but fantastic. Just one final comment - I've noticed with tikkurila that it takes a week or so to fully harden so perhaps this is typical of all water based wood paints? thanks again for taking the time to post the video!
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Hi Charlie, really interesting video. I've used many paints over the years and i've narrowed it down to Dulux in the end. Anything else i feel is a compromise and its about ease of use, how does it feel on the brush/roller? does it cover well? Is it tough enough for the job? I tried eggshell once to get a good finish, six coats with sanding in between but very delicate as a finish. Never used Zinsser but i reckon i'll give it a go sometime. Satinwood for wood/metal, wouldn't touch gloss again. Brush on and roller to finish. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. đđ
Great job Charlie this is my next job after I finish my living room I was thinking of coating mine with 2k lacquer once done might not chip as handy what do you think
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Hi Charlie. Whatâs the Valspar colour please? I have used Valspar extensively in my home and I like it. It goes on so easily and I can always eek it out. Its affordable and, if youâre fussy like me, you can get the colour you want. Downside: yes it does mark and chip easily in a busy household but I donât mind the odd touch up!
I think it was Farrow and Ball Railings. The Valspar has chipped quite badly but is at least easy to touch up. Also if it's for the kitchen, give the units a good degrease with sugar soap first. Ideally go oil based as it will be more hard wearing. If you're using water based, there are a few products like Tikkurilla Kiva 10 or Blockade Rock Top you can paint on at the end to give it enhanced protection.
i am awful at DIY but i am learning a lot with your channel! subscribed!! just wondering why you choose the shellac BIN zinsser over the bullseye 123 waterbased version? Thanks
That's great to hear! You're not awful, you're just starting your learning journey đ To be honest, BIN is a far superior product because being shellac based rather than water based (which the 123 is) it blocks stains and odours and things like wood knots, and dries incredibly quickly and also adheres to a ridiculous number of surfaces. I'll be honest, I've never used 123, but I'm struggling to see the need to buy any other primer now I've found BIN. If you're painting your kitchen don't forget to degrease with sugar soap or Zinsser's Universal Degreaser before painting, as I forgot to mention that in this this video.
Morning Charlie,
Great video can you please tell me the name of the colour you used.
Kind regards
Alex
Sorry Alex I missed this. It's Farrow and Ball Railings
Iâve been using Dulux for 40 years, but recently weâve found in my sons shop that the paint performs exactly as you illustrate with the Valspar. It never seems to harden giving the feel it never dried properly. My wife indicating itâs me! The paint on the outside of his shop performed equally as poor. On a recommendation I went from Dulux trade to Johnstoneâs, what a difference. In truth I think itâs a reflection on how modern water based paints are made. My other son has used Johnstoneâs emulsion, giving a better wipe clean finish. My kitchen diner area is decorated in Dulux and marks the grandchildren make donât wipe off very easy and I have to be careful not to wipe the area too hard. This paint is not cheap. So next time Iâll change the manufacturer as the only current way to address the issue is to repaint which requires the whole area to be done as touch ups show. Great vid Charlie, my advice is to do your research on the paint as all that hard work can be undone in seconds - wiping out any cost savings. đđ»đđ»đđ»
Thanks Mike - great to get your experience in on this. I think we're both in agreement that Johnstone's is money well spent!!
Charlie, what do you think about painting laminate kitchen doors etc. I've read it can be done but I can't think it'll turn out that well.
I'm inclined to agree with you John. The Zinsser BIN has excellent adhesion - you can even paint it onto glass. However it's the long term durability that would worry me. This Valspar has been pretty hopeless if I'm honest from a chipping point of view although you can at least spot repair without it flashing (ie without having to repaint the whole door). My advice, maybe experiment on the back of a door if you're going to replace them anyway. Degrease with sugar soap (I forgot to mention that). Make a key by sanding the surface with a 180 grit sand paper. And paint on a coat of BIN. And see how it adheres.
@@CharlieDIYte Thanks for the advice!
Love it great job. My units are wrapped MDF, semi gloss buttermilk colour. How would I prime these?