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You can get one of those fake windows to remind you of what you're missing. :)

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I won't be missing any of that! :laugh:
LOL. No Ms Mod Sistine Kitchen? :)

Now that you mention it, I have considered painting a medallion for the ceiling to cover up a light fixture that got taken out and doing it in some vibrant SW colors but letting that simmer on the back burner to see if I could go that far out. I could always paint it white if I don't like it so might give it a go. :)
 

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Now that you mention it, I have considered painting a medallion for the ceiling to cover up a light fixture that got taken out and doing it in some vibrant SW colors but letting that simmer on the back burner to see if I could go that far out. I could always paint it white if I don't like it so might give it a go. :)
I thought pentagrams usually went on the floor?:oops:
 

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The cabinets I have now are a cherry finish and with a galley kitchen with no windows, is too dark for my taste. Have been looking into using what they call chalk paint here--not sure if that's the same thing where you are. Sounds like a much easier process as I wouldn't have to sand down the finish on the cabinets and has a relatively short cure time.
Yes Ms.M we have chalk paint here, I have only used it once myself on a small side table, it's good stuff but I'm not sure if it would be suitable for a working kitchen. It's a flat matt finish so it would mark very easily, when it's used on furniture I heard it may require a coat of wax over it to seal it. I would check with the shop assistant to ensure if it's suitable. No matter what you end up using I would recommend that you clean down your kitchen units with white spirit first, regardless of how clean a kitchen is kept there is nearly always grease residue on the surface of the doors and drawers especially those nearest the cooker.
 

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Yes Ms.M we have chalk paint here, I have only used it once myself on a small side table, it's good stuff but I'm not sure if it would be suitable for a working kitchen. It's a flat matt finish so it would mark very easily, when it's used on furniture I heard it may require a coat of wax over it to seal it. I would check with the shop assistant to ensure if it's suitable. No matter what you end up using I would recommend that you clean down your kitchen units with white spirit first, regardless of how clean a kitchen is kept there is nearly always grease residue on the surface of the doors and drawers especially those nearest the cooker.
......thats one of the reasons we cook outside so much, all year round
 

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Yes Ms.M we have chalk paint here, I have only used it once myself on a small side table, it's good stuff but I'm not sure if it would be suitable for a working kitchen. It's a flat matt finish so it would mark very easily, when it's used on furniture I heard it may require a coat of wax over it to seal it. I would check with the shop assistant to ensure if it's suitable. No matter what you end up using I would recommend that you clean down your kitchen units with white spirit first, regardless of how clean a kitchen is kept there is nearly always grease residue on the surface of the doors and drawers especially those nearest the cooker.
Thanks for the advice! I've found a few articles from people who've done their kitchen cabinets with it and some were not happy with the wax finish over time and recommended using something else, e.g. a polyurethane sealer. Cleaning thoroughly and rinsing them well after is one thing they all agree on.
 

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Thanks for the advice! I've found a few articles from people who've done their kitchen cabinets with it and some were not happy with the wax finish over time and recommended using something else, e.g. a polyurethane sealer. Cleaning thoroughly and rinsing them well after is one thing they all agree on.
This is what I used in my kitchen Ms.M. The Zinsser is a stain block and primer, it can be applied to any surface and you can apply any oil or water based paint over it. For finish coat I used a water based Fallow & Ball eggshell, it is a tad more expensive than most paints but it is extremely durable.


 

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This is what I used in my kitchen Ms.M. The Zinsser is a stain block and primer, it can be applied to any surface and you can apply any oil or water based paint over it. For finish coat I used a water based Fallow & Ball eggshell, it is a tad more expensive than most paints but it is extremely durable.


We do have Zinsser here but no luck with a stockist for the Fallow & Ball paint in AZ. :( Lots of other brands to choose from, though. I might try the Master bathroom vanity cabinet first to see how it goes on a smaller scale before tackling the kitchen. I wanted to do that as well anyway. :)
 

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We do have Zinsser here but no luck with a stockist for the Fallow & Ball paint in AZ. :( Lots of other brands to choose from, though. I might try the Master bathroom vanity cabinet first to see how it goes on a smaller scale before tackling the kitchen. I wanted to do that as well anyway. :)
Sorry Ms.M. that was a typo, my bad, it should be Farrow & Ball.
 

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We do have Zinsser here but no luck with a stockist for the Fallow & Ball paint in AZ. :( Lots of other brands to choose from, though. I might try the Master bathroom vanity cabinet first to see how it goes on a smaller scale before tackling the kitchen. I wanted to do that as well anyway. :)
I don't know if they're available over there Ms.M. but Colortrend Satinwood and Fleetwood Advanced Satin are both very good water based finishes as well, they would suffice instead of the Farrow & Ball.
 

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I don't know if they're available over there Ms.M. but Colortrend Satinwood and Fleetwood Advanced Satin are both very good water based finishes as well, they would suffice instead of the Farrow & Ball.
Not brands I've heard of. Behr, Sherwin & Williams, Valspar are some of the big names for paint here but there are also some specialty companies that make the chalk paint that are recommended, too. Lots of choices! :)
 

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Not brands I've heard of. Behr, Sherwin & Williams, Valspar are some of the big names for paint here but there are also some specialty companies that make the chalk paint that are recommended, too. Lots of choices! :)
I've heard of Valspar but haven't seen it around in a long time. Best of luck with it, hope it all goes well for you.