The kitchen is one of the most important places in the house. In the evening, coming home from work or school, the whole family sits down at the table, has dinner, and over a cup of tea tells us how the day went, what ideas they want to bring to life. That is why the kitchen environment affects our emotions and feelings. The mood immediately deteriorates, you don’t even want to enter the room if the furniture does not look right. Therefore, it is necessary to tidy up the interior items. Even the simplest way – painting the kitchen set – will significantly change the appearance.

Change the kitchen facade
The kitchen is one of the most important places in the house.

Benefits of DIY Painting

To transform kitchen furniture, you don't need to invest much, just buy some paint. Painting a kitchen set is not a difficult task. If you've never done it before, you can easily handle this job.

update the kitchen
The atmosphere in the kitchen influences our emotions and feelings.

This type of furniture renovation is the most common option. You don’t need to be an expert or have a lot of experience in this field. The method is very economical, but the result will exceed all expectations. Painting will take a fairly short time, without much effort.

Painting the kitchen
Even the simplest method – painting the kitchen unit – will significantly change the appearance.

Choosing a color scheme

So, if you have decided to repaint your kitchen set and have decided what color it will be, be prepared for the fact that you will have to change the textiles on the windows and the upholstery material of the upholstered furniture. You can choose one color or several, which is becoming very popular, it is important that the color scheme harmonizes with the overall interior. Those who have taste will find it easy, but for beginners in this business it is a little difficult.

Neutral solution. This includes all varieties of beige, as well as brown, black, gray and white. It is quite difficult to make a mistake when combining these colors, you just need to carefully combine dark tones. The most common option: upper cabinets are light, lower ones are dark. This combination is more suitable for classic interiors.

It is important to remember that it is better not to combine only dark or only light colors. Do not forget about bright colors. So, black can be combined with red, light green, mint, pink, beige, white - with light blue, lilac, blue, beige - with red, lilac - with cappuccino color, burgundy - with cream, white, wood color, etc. Two bright or two neutral colors are an interesting option, here you should rely on your taste. The theme of vegetables and fruits will look no less interesting.

If you want to have an original interior, combine contrasting colors - yellow with lilac, orange with blue, blue with red or pink. For a calmer atmosphere - orange with red or yellow, green with yellow or blue with green.

Nowadays, it is common to use several colors at the same time. For example, a colorful detail can “dilute” two calm shades. You can use a different color for each individual facade – your kitchen will end up in a retro style. The main thing is a competent approach, and simple painting will give a new life to an old set.

decorating an old cabinet
To transform your kitchen furniture, you don’t need to invest a lot, just buy some paint.

Choosing paint

Today, you can see a huge range of paints in stores. But not all of them are suitable for kitchen facades. You should not use water-based or oil paint - they will lay unevenly and leak. Acrylic paint is also not recommended - it will not tolerate moisture and various cleaning agents.

Updating your kitchen set with your own hands, before and after
After all the work has been completed, we attach the fittings, insert the glass, and hang the cabinets.

The best option is aerosol alkyd paint in cans or car enamel. This material is applied evenly, without drips, is reliable, durable, easily tolerates humidity and temperature changes, and is available in a variety of colors.

Necessary materials

The materials we will need are:

  • spray paint,
  • sandpaper,
  • wood primer,
  • solvent,
  • putty,
  • gloves,
  • protective glasses,
  • masking tape,
  • glaze for decorations,
  • fittings (if you decide to change the old one),
  • oilcloth or film to prevent drips on the floor.
Kitchen facades made of MDF
Painting a kitchen set is not a difficult task.

Necessary tools

What tools will be useful:

  • roller or brush,
  • grinding machine,
  • construction hair dryer,
  • screwdriver or screwdrivers,
  • spatula,
  • paint tray.
Repair of kitchen furniture facades
This type of furniture renovation is the most common option.

Step-by-step painting algorithm

How to paint a kitchen set? First, you need to remove the doors from the cabinets, all the fittings, stained glass or simple, mirrored frames. If there is a PVC film on the surface, remove it with a building hair dryer. We approach this stage of the work very carefully so that not the smallest piece remains. Then we clean it from dirt and dust. Now we need to sand the surface using fine-grain sandpaper or a grinding machine. The plane should be smooth, carefully processed, without minor defects. In the same way, we remove old paint. In addition, you can use special liquids for removing paint and varnish. Wipe the surface again, remove dust, it is better to use a brush so that the dust does not clog the cracks.

update (restore) kitchen furniture
For perfect coloring, apply the paint by moving the brush or roller in one direction, no need to rush.

The next step is to treat the surface with a degreaser. Let it dry, prime the surface using a wood solution. Leave it until it dries completely, ideally for 24 hours. To completely remove all the unevenness, apply putty. After drying, you need to sand it again. After the surface is completely in order, we start painting.

DIY Kitchen Set Decor
It is necessary to cover everything around with film to prevent paint from getting on it.

For perfect painting, apply paint by moving the brush or roller in one direction, no need to hurry. If you use a series of tones, seal the borders with masking tape. Of course, spray painting will be neater. Here you need to remember that during work, some of the material will spray to the sides. Therefore, it is necessary to cover everything around with film so that the paint does not get in. For a more saturated color, you can paint again after the first layer has completely dried.

transform old furniture with your own hands
For a more saturated color, you can paint again after the first layer has completely dried.

After all the work has been done, we attach the fittings, insert the glass, hang the cabinets. That's how easy and simple it was to get an original kitchen set, which we reconstructed ourselves.

Restoration of kitchen fronts
The coloring will take a fairly short time, without much effort.

The final stage is decoration

Many people want their kitchen to be unique and comfortable. Not everyone has the opportunity to change the kitchen set to a new one. It is best to update the furniture that is unpleasant to the eye with the help of decoration.

Working with self-adhesive
You can choose any method, in addition to restoring the furniture, you can update the dining area by replacing the upholstery on the chairs, stools or sewing covers for them.

In addition to painting, you can tidy up the facades with self-adhesive film, the choice is very rich - a variety of colors, various patterns imitating wood. The material is applied to the treated surface and leveled with a special spatula. If bubbles appear during the work, they are pierced and pressed to the surface. If the film is glued crookedly, with "wrinkles", remove it and glue another piece.

Restoration of kitchen furniture
Nowadays, the use of several colors at the same time has become widespread.

If you don't want a film, use photo wallpaper. The surface is pre-treated - sanded, primed. After complete drying, stick the photo wallpaper. Then cover with varnish to protect the surface.

paint kitchen furniture
You can use a different color for each individual facade – your kitchen will end up in a retro style.

If you want an original kitchen set, use decoupage. Here, decoupage cards or napkins with a pattern are used, you can take various pictures cut out of magazines, print out some picture on a printer. Place the images on the facades, glue them with PVA, and leave until completely dry. Finally, cover with transparent varnish in several layers.

update your kitchen set with film yourself
The main thing is a competent approach, and simple painting will give new life to an old set.

You can add variety by gluing mosaics, tiles or decorative baseboards – moldings. Details of the required length are glued to the surface, forming a frame.

restored with self-adhesive film
The best option is aerosol alkyd paint in cans or car enamel.

You can choose any method, in addition to restoring the set, you can update the dining area by replacing the upholstery on the chairs, stools or sewing covers for them. You can also apply an image to the surface of the table using the decoupage style.

Paint the kitchen cabinets
You can choose one color or several, which is becoming very popular, it is important that the color scheme is in harmony with the overall interior.

How to age wood

This method of working with wood is quite common. Designers use it when restoring furniture, in interior planning. You can age wood yourself, and your plain furniture will look completely different, even more advantageous than factory-made. How to age wood at home? Here are some methods, simple but highly effective.

Obsolescence of kitchen furniture
Details of the required length are glued to the surface, forming a frame.

A special method of aging is brushing. Here, using a metal brush, soft fibers are removed from the surface. The brush should move exactly along the line of the fibers. The pressure on it is produced evenly. Thus, a pattern is obtained, the texture of which can be increased by tinting. The next step is to sand the surface. Upon completion of the work, remove dust and sawdust. Now we will tint, using the Belinka product in a dark shade. Apply the tint with a brush or roller. After a few minutes, very carefully remove the outer layer of paint with a sponge, thus revealing the wood pattern. Let it dry completely, apply a transparent varnish.

how to paint a cabinet door correctly
If you have decided to repaint your kitchen set and have decided what color it will be, be prepared for the fact that you will have to change the textiles on the windows and the upholstery material on the upholstered furniture.

This method of aging and subsequent painting is used to decorate large parts of the interior, for example, ceiling beams.

1.   Painting in several layers.

This method is used to restore furniture, and the result is a wonderful effect. Before starting work, the wood must be scratched, chipped, dented, worn, and even wormholes must be added. This will require certain tools. In order for the result to be obvious and look authentic, this must be done, but in moderation. Then take a dark-colored "Pinotex" tinting agent and apply a layer to the surface. Let it dry and sand it.

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You can add variety by gluing mosaics, tiles or decorative skirting boards – moldings.

Apply the white translucent "Belinka" as a second layer, but so that the dark base is visible. Leave it to dry, then take a metal brush and, moving along the fibers, form a textured pattern. Dilute the white glaze in half with solvent and apply it to the surface again.

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For those with taste, it will be easy, but for beginners in this business it will be a bit difficult.

2.   Aging by open fire.

Here they use a gas burner, the wood is treated with fire, the wood becomes saturated in color, then they go over it with sandpaper, revealing the pattern. Finally, they apply a protective varnish.

Classic Kitchen Design with Patina
It is quite difficult to make a mistake when combining colors, you just need to be careful when combining dark tones.

3.   Using vinegar and steel wool.

This method is based on the chemical reaction of the substances mentioned and how the color and surface of the wood subsequently changes. The result is magnificent.

Optimal color range
The most common option: upper cabinets are light in color, lower ones are dark.

4.Can be used craquelure technique.

With this method, you will not only age painted furniture, but also give it a cracked look. Of course, these are not all the ways to age wood. In fact, there are more sophisticated techniques. We have provided the most accessible ones.

Antique kitchens
There are various options for restoring furniture.

There are various options for how to restore furniture. Use all your imagination and skill, and you will achieve the desired results.

kitchen furniture blue with patina
A special method of aging is brushing.

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