The paint is water based which means you won’t need to put up with any strong odours, making it convenient to use in your kitchen without having to take all the doors off for exterior application. Of course, make sure your kitchen is well ventilated before, during and after painting. Retro kitchen furniture pairs wonderfully with vibrant reds or fluorescent hues. In such a context, chartreuse, bright green, yellow, and even purple add personality to your kitchen. If you’re after an instant update for your melamine or MDF kitchen cabinets, the Ronseal One Coat Cupboard & Melamine Paint is ideal. This paint is specifically formulated for melamine cupboards, and easy to apply with a brush in just one coat. But if you are painting over a strong colour with a lighter hue, you may need two coats to achieve that smooth finish. Tough against everyday wipe downs, upcycle wood and gloss cupboards with a cabinet paint that’s both kind to the environment and easy to apply.

The downside is we found this oil-based paint had a strong odour, so you'll definitely need to open the windows! Coverage: Up to 14m2 / litre. Coverage may vary depending uponmethod and rate of application and porosity of surface. Designed especially for kitchens, it’s washable, making it easy to wipe away splashes or splatters over time and delivers a smooth coverage in just one or two coats. But best of all, is the fact there's no need to compromise on your creative vision with those 110 colour options to choose from. Viscosity ensures an easy application and consistent results with either a paintbrush or a roller, but the paint dries fast and is sometimes hard to handle. Unless you’re making a substantial colour change, one coat is usually enough, while the product dries in less than two hours. If necessary, a second coat can be applied after four hours.Hands-On Expertise & Collective Knowledge: Our team boasts extensive DIY experience and in-depth knowledge. Next up, lightly sand or ‘key’ the surfaces to help the paint grip. It’s advisable to use a fine grit paper – 150-250 grit, and lightly sand to create an even, matt surface.

A low odour paint with hundreds of colours to choose from, it is touch dry within an hour, re-coatable in around six hours and hardens to a strong durable finish in less than 24 hours. Choosing the best kitchen cabinet paint for your kitchen will very much depend on what type of cabinets you have, what type of finish you want and of course the colour. Choosing either a multipurpose or specific primer will be the difference between doing an okay job and getting that professional finish you’re striving for. Once your cabinets are dry and clean, find a roller or paintbrush and add the first coat of primer. The primer creates a base coat and will help avoid any future paint chipping – multiple thin layers will build up a hardiness. If your original surface is quite glossy, you might need to paint another even coat of primer. What else do I need to know?

Painting kitchen furniture is creative work that requires some artistic imagination and minimal DIY skills. However, the success of the project is usually dependent on the preparation of the surface. The first step is to remove all objects from the cabinets and any hanging accessories. My go-to for most kitchens is satin," says Woolsey. "As the name would imply, a satin finish has less sheen than the semi-gloss cabinets but is still durable enough to withstand the wear and tear of a much-used kitchen."