EASY STEPS

TO YOUR INSTANT KITCHEN MAKEOVER

STEP 4

Gather your supplies

• Dulux Renovation Range Tiles and Benchtop Satin Paint in Flooded Gum (benchtop) and Lexicon (tiles)

• Dulux Renovation Range Satin Clear Coat

• Stain-blocking primer

• Dulux Renovation Range Cabinet Doors in Lexicon

• Primer for flooring

• Senso Rustic vinyl flooring planks

• Doorhandles

• 6mm MDF for kickboards

• Metal cover strip

You’ll also need Scraper; sugar soap; mould killer; drill; marking pen; 400 grit sandpaper; masking tape; paintbrush and microfibre rollers; Masonite (optional); roller tray; utility knife; combination square; construction adhesive; white silicone; caulking gun

Here’s how

STEP 1 Remove any silicone between the tiles and kitchen benchtop using a scraper. Remove handles or knobs from doors and drawers.

STEP 2 Thoroughly clean the benchtop, cabinet doors and tiles using a sugar soap solution. If there is any mould on surfaces, clean them with a mould killer. The surfaces need to be very clean, so repeat process.

STEP 3 Remove doors from cabinets by unscrewing the hinge from the door. Use a marking pen to number each door in the bottom of the housing for the hinge, where you won’t be painting.

STEP 4 Use 400 grit sandpaper to lightly sand all surfaces to remove gloss and allow for a better adhesion to surface. Remove any dust.

STEP 5 On the tiles and benchtop, use masking tape to mask off adjoining areas for each colour of paint. Mix paint according to the product instructions. Cut in around the edges using a brush for smooth strokes. Follow with 2 coats of the benchtop and tile paint using a microfibre roller. Finish by going over each section in the same direction with an unloaded roller for a consistent finish. Allow to dry for 8 hours after each coat.

STEP 6 On top of the paint, apply clear coat following the product instructions, again laying off at the end with an unloaded roller.

STEP 7 Prime your cabinet doors using a primer. When working with timber, use a stain-blocking primer to prevent any stains coming through. Leave to dry, then follow with finishing coats, laying off at the end.

STEP 8 Prime and paint all the visible ends and edges of your cabinets to match the doors.

STEP 9 For the floor, first rip up any old flooring. For timber floors, lay down

5 RUSTIC ACCENTS

Timber accessories work beautifully in a neutral kitchen scheme. Think chopping boards, serving trays, bowls and even stools.

Paint jobs are only as good as your prep, so clean, prime and sand.

STEP 7

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