I am trying to update our kitchen on a limited budget. I have older oak colored cabinets that have a straight line groove design running down them horizontally. Was originally planning to paint/glaze them a darker color (not quite as dark as java but along those lines - the color of the little table you see in the middle of the kitchen) but was told that probably wouldn't look good with my cabinets. Then decided to fill in the grooves but it was suggested I just leave them and paint them a light color.
THEN I discovered the pattern was not all the same on the cabinets so now I cannot leave the grooves because it would drive me crazy that they are not all the same (notice the difference in the cabinets to the left and right of the window - what the heck!).
Need advice on the best method of filling the grooves - wood filler (currently have Elmer's Wood Filler Max), bondo, or something else. What's the best method for prepping the grooves before filling.
Also, I'd like to go with the darker color on the cabinets and lighter walls (will be getting rid of wallpaper) but would it be better to go with a lighter color cabinet? (Pictures below - but be prepared - my kitchen really needs a makeover) My kitchen is rather large and has a breakfast area with a bay window that lets in plenty of light. Has anyone used the Nuvo Cabinet Paint or the Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformation kits?
Regarding the walls, was planning on stripping the wallpaper before painting because everyone said that was best. I have begun taking off the border which hasn't been too bad. Last night I started on the wallpaper and discovered it is stuck hard and fast and they did not prep the wall with sizing before they put it up. Is it still best to take it down and repair any possible rips in the sheetrock or would it be better to paint over this wallpaper.
Last but not least, I've seen several posts regarding other older kitchens that suggest getting rid of the scalloped valance, however I have a mounted florescent light behind it and I don't have the money to redo lighting right now. Some suggested just cutting off the scallop and leaving a straight edge there. Any thoughts on that?
(And, yes, the curtains will be going too...)
Thanks!
THEN I discovered the pattern was not all the same on the cabinets so now I cannot leave the grooves because it would drive me crazy that they are not all the same (notice the difference in the cabinets to the left and right of the window - what the heck!).
Need advice on the best method of filling the grooves - wood filler (currently have Elmer's Wood Filler Max), bondo, or something else. What's the best method for prepping the grooves before filling.
Also, I'd like to go with the darker color on the cabinets and lighter walls (will be getting rid of wallpaper) but would it be better to go with a lighter color cabinet? (Pictures below - but be prepared - my kitchen really needs a makeover) My kitchen is rather large and has a breakfast area with a bay window that lets in plenty of light. Has anyone used the Nuvo Cabinet Paint or the Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformation kits?
Regarding the walls, was planning on stripping the wallpaper before painting because everyone said that was best. I have begun taking off the border which hasn't been too bad. Last night I started on the wallpaper and discovered it is stuck hard and fast and they did not prep the wall with sizing before they put it up. Is it still best to take it down and repair any possible rips in the sheetrock or would it be better to paint over this wallpaper.
Last but not least, I've seen several posts regarding other older kitchens that suggest getting rid of the scalloped valance, however I have a mounted florescent light behind it and I don't have the money to redo lighting right now. Some suggested just cutting off the scallop and leaving a straight edge there. Any thoughts on that?
(And, yes, the curtains will be going too...)
Thanks!
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