tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post3244951103190129689..comments2024-03-24T05:22:40.568-04:00Comments on Danks and Honey: $100 Kitchen MakeoverMDankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090992389673063466noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-62615717737253635702012-03-09T14:30:26.031-05:002012-03-09T14:30:26.031-05:00Littlelops - Thanks for stopping by! Here is my f...Littlelops - Thanks for stopping by! Here is my follow-up to the countertop paint about a year after I did it: http://our1stnest.blogspot.com/2011/06/countertop-cover-up.html. <br /><br />Like I said in the post, even though it's chipped a scratched in a couple places, I would still do it again, (and probably plan to in a darker color sooner or later). Good luck if you decide to tackle it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-59334650450366415512012-03-09T13:00:15.182-05:002012-03-09T13:00:15.182-05:00Please do, I'm so interested as well! I might ...Please do, I'm so interested as well! I might go for it anyways since there isn't much to lose and by the time it wears off I might actually be able to buy real counters! Great inspiration!littlelopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06138968949574346131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-19608676369527819552012-02-13T08:08:12.739-05:002012-02-13T08:08:12.739-05:00What a great solution!! I think that would have a...What a great solution!! I think that would have a nicer finish than painting would, and you can switch it out when you want to! Thanks for the link!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-76334370265540897092012-02-11T01:43:29.719-05:002012-02-11T01:43:29.719-05:00There are actually magnetic covers you can also us...There are actually magnetic covers you can also use on the appliance, they even come in stainless steel. Here is a link for one for $44 on overstock:<br /><br />http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Appliance-Art-Instant-Stainless-Magnetic-Dishwasher-Cover/5677736/product.html?cid=144058&fp=F&TRACK=CSEPG&mr:referralID=68e9eefe-547b-11e1-b7d1-001b2166c62dAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-20683434096976946842012-02-03T09:17:20.939-05:002012-02-03T09:17:20.939-05:00A Pearl in The Making:
I always use cutting board...A Pearl in The Making:<br /><br />I always use cutting boards and I never really place food directly on my counters, so I don't have any problem with the paint getting in food.<br /><br />The system I bought, (Rust-Oleam Specialty Countertop Coating), doesn't use a primer, just paint directly on clean, slightly sanded counters. Since we've beaten ours up pretty badly, I've decided I'm going to repaint them sometime in the next couple months or so, so check back if you want to see all the details!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-53954233724571467962012-02-03T09:16:21.490-05:002012-02-03T09:16:21.490-05:00Thank you! Would you believe that you're the f...Thank you! Would you believe that you're the first person to notice the different dishwasher cover?! I'm going to tell you a secret that will blow your mind...I took the panel off and flipped it over! The front cover was cream and I took it off to see how I would paint/cut a new one, but the back was white so I didn't have to do anything.<br /><br />If you have the same type of dishwasher you should try it! If not, I found this epoxy from Rust-Oleum (http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=161). I've never seen it used, so if you try it definitely let me know, I'd be way too chicken to paint our appliances!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-48690997022732909142012-02-01T17:01:13.575-05:002012-02-01T17:01:13.575-05:00I love the way your kitchen turned out! I have th...I love the way your kitchen turned out! I have the exact same kitchen layout in my house!<br /><br />Did you paint the front/door of your dishwasher? <br />The front of your dishwasher looked brighter in the After Photos & I was unable to tell if you painted it white or if its simply the lighting/newly painted cabinets that are brightening up the room in the photo. I'm planning to paint my cabinets white, but the front of my dishwasher is this aged cream color that I don't care for & haven't quite figured out what to do about it as of yet...<br />I appreciate your blog & input! Keep up the fabulous work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-6280478838473569792011-12-19T15:50:34.997-05:002011-12-19T15:50:34.997-05:00Mallory should I assume that you always use cuttin...Mallory should I assume that you always use cutting boards? The counter painting seems like a great idea, but not sure if it would get in my food? Did you prime them first and then paint them?A Pearl In The Makinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657231460973604139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-25682224732946946852011-09-23T14:50:25.675-04:002011-09-23T14:50:25.675-04:00Lora - I'm glad you stopped by!
The cabinet...Lora - I'm glad you stopped by! <br /><br />The cabinets took some time to paint, probably a week or so. We still had an apartment for the first couple months after we bought our house so it was working after work everyday to get things done. I painted the insides of the cabinets also because they were the same brown as the outside and looked so dark and small, not to mention kinda dirty, (no matter how many times I cleaned them). The counters were pretty easy to paint and I would recommend the Rust-Oleum if you're only planning on keeping them for a year or two since ours are pretty beat up after a year of use. It has a satin finish to it so it's not really shiny like stone or granite. <br /><br />I hope this helps! I know for me, even knowing we were tearing everything out, I still am really glad I painted everything. I still hate my kitchen but definitely not as much now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-31860330547078953702011-09-23T13:03:37.268-04:002011-09-23T13:03:37.268-04:00What an amazing transformation! I followed your l...What an amazing transformation! I followed your link from House*tweaking. I too have ugly cabinets and counters and we are saving up to gut/remodel. How long did it take to paint the cabinets? Did you paint the insides as well? I'm torn between taking the time to paint them just to tear them out in a year or so.<br />Was it easy to paint the counters? Is that a stone/granite finish or just flat paint?Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525010196302968245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-33517371076254374602011-06-24T11:37:08.704-04:002011-06-24T11:37:08.704-04:00Ditto the wear and tear questions...
Great little...Ditto the wear and tear questions...<br /><br />Great little makeover. I have one to tackle also and you have inspired me!EmpressPenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807595686608973370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-57909016709527537752011-06-22T15:03:06.330-04:002011-06-22T15:03:06.330-04:00I love your blog! I just bought my first place too...I love your blog! I just bought my first place too but am definitely not as handy as you are.<br />I'm wondering how you did the countertop paint? Did you just cover everything with plastic and spray it? Did you remove the sink? <br />I'm hoping to do this over the weekend, do u think that's doable? Thanks for any info!!!Mary Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-52082733694486185232011-06-20T19:40:14.089-04:002011-06-20T19:40:14.089-04:00Outstanding. Making a note of Rust-Oleum counter t...Outstanding. Making a note of Rust-Oleum counter top paint.RachyLounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-19551406149030817522011-06-20T16:49:43.247-04:002011-06-20T16:49:43.247-04:00That is an amazing renovation. Great job!
How doe...That is an amazing renovation. Great job!<br /><br />How does the countertop paint hold up in terms of wear and tear? I'd love to paint my parents' kitchen counters, but it'll be a hard sell for my dad if it won't hold up to frequent use/abuse. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-48196399132493346142011-06-20T15:23:17.719-04:002011-06-20T15:23:17.719-04:00Hi there! I found your blog on AT - you were feat...Hi there! I found your blog on AT - you were featured on re-nest! WOW! A budget of $100 and still you managed to spend less! That is great!<br /><br />P.S. I am your newest follower! :)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445591639823373505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-47763385352249695772011-06-20T07:58:44.756-04:002011-06-20T07:58:44.756-04:00I would LOVE to hear more about the countertop pai...I would LOVE to hear more about the countertop paint! Is it holding up well? what was the process?Jess Ehttp://www.digitalephemeraphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-28014811009744346962011-06-16T14:12:47.810-04:002011-06-16T14:12:47.810-04:00Please tell us more about the countertop paint! I...Please tell us more about the countertop paint! I'm dying to know how it works, what's involved, how it holds up, etc.!!!RachaelMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907301177190877044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-60576628681891672002011-06-14T13:14:24.812-04:002011-06-14T13:14:24.812-04:00Amazing! Great job!Amazing! Great job!Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125779342541236588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-44168719207185621972011-06-14T08:53:38.859-04:002011-06-14T08:53:38.859-04:00It really is worth it--we did something similar in...It really is worth it--we did something similar in our kitchen and the payoff is amazing. However, just a word of warning for anyone who thinks this is a fairly quick project. Painting cabinets is very time consuming, even backbreaking if you're painting the interiors too. Think about it--you're not just painting a flat surface like a wall, you're painting grooves, and shelves, and undersides, and hard to reach corners, etc. It's a big project, so plan for the time and look forward to the payoff! Great job Mallory!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-49147378513185689532011-06-13T22:54:06.894-04:002011-06-13T22:54:06.894-04:00yes - tell us about the counter paint. i never kn...yes - tell us about the counter paint. i never knew that was even an option!Megan Marshallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-46759789289966587172011-06-12T11:21:58.301-04:002011-06-12T11:21:58.301-04:00amazing transformation...you worked magic!amazing transformation...you worked magic!Sudhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-63508074880936890002011-06-12T00:19:56.442-04:002011-06-12T00:19:56.442-04:00which counter top paint did you go with?which counter top paint did you go with?Alyssa has Pink Antlershttp://www.pinkantlercakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-46609566863901346682011-06-08T16:27:56.483-04:002011-06-08T16:27:56.483-04:00What a beautiful transformation!
I would be very...What a beautiful transformation! <br /><br />I would be very interested in how the counter paint holds up. I hope you will post an update about that in the future.Classic Confectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287761779590493970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-6878260710969774672011-06-08T10:11:53.931-04:002011-06-08T10:11:53.931-04:00Gel - I actually did both, I sanded a little and t...Gel - I actually did both, I sanded a little and then primed the cabinets. To be honest, the sanding did very little, and I got a little lazy after doing a couple, so you could probably get away with just priming. <br /><br />Thanks for checking in and good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766656978020362506.post-12738021273330735462011-06-08T09:47:40.047-04:002011-06-08T09:47:40.047-04:00That looks great! This may be a dumb question, bu...That looks great! This may be a dumb question, but when you painted the cabinets, did you sand beforehand or did you prime and paint directly on top? I'd love to do this myself but can't be bothered to sand ALL my fronts. Thanks and keep up the great work!Gelhttp://slackermomlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com