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My DIY Kitchen Makeover (Part 3)

April 24, 2013

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My kitchen is going to be primarily black and white so I’m thinking it needs a few pops of color. That’s a pop all right! Don’t panic; that vibrant, beautiful apple green color is just for the pantry door. And the fabric? I am going to attempt to make Roman Shades.

Since the last Kitchen Update, there hasn’t been a lot of progress. Twelve-hour work days and working opposite hours from Dan is preventing us from getting much done. I did manage to paint the trim around the windows and as you can see, I painted the pantry door.  That took 4 days because of priming and drying time between coats. Painting that six-panel door took me back to many years ago when I painted six-panel doors in my first home. I didn’t know what I was doing! I ended up with drips all over those poor doors. I have since realized I was doing it all wrong. Now I’m no painting expert by any stretch, but this is how I now paint six-panel doors and it works for me.

Step One:

  • Remove the door and lay flat
  • Thoroughly clean and dry door
  • If using a bright, crazy paint color like mine ; ) you have great taste, but you will probably have to prime first (advice from my paint guy)
  • Use a good brush (mine is a Purdy – if you take care of it, it will last a long time!)
  1. Paint the grooves around the panels first
  2. Next paint the panels above the grooves
  3. Then paint the inner rails (horizontal, then vertical rails)
  4. Lastly, paint the outer rails

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Like I said, I’m not a painting expert, but this method worked for me and I had no drip marks and the door looks perfect!
Oh, and I spray painted the door knob and hinges with the same Oil Rubbed Bronze I used on the cabinet hardware. Love it!

In case you missed them, here are Part 1 and Part 2 of this kitchen makeover.

Next is Part 4

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Comments

  1. Kim says

    April 24, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    A good brush is a MUST! Love seeing all the things you are doing to your kitchen!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      April 24, 2013 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks Kim! I just wish there were more hours in a day so I could get it done!

      Reply
  2. Mary Grace says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    I LOVE that pop of color. It’s going to look awesome in your kitchen…can’t wait to see the finished project!

    Reply
  3. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

    April 29, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Love the color and think that will be the perfect “pop” of color! That fabric is drool worthy though. I LOVE it and can not wait to see it finished.
    Nancy

    Reply
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