tom27111 Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 I'm staying with a mate and his Mrs, they're off on holiday next week and as they've helped me out a lot, I'm looking at surprising them and sprucing up their kitchen. They've just tiled the floor, but the rest of it is really dated and they don't have the budget to get it all done. How good is tile paint? Will it look half decent? And is there any way I can paint these cupboards? I think you call them veneer? Smooth surfaces. I'm usually ok with DIY stuff, but not attempted anything like this before. I'm guessing @Webbo might know?
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 Be very careful... you could end up pissing them off! Have you had any hinting discussions with them on what they might like done?
davieG Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 It can be done and there are special paints for it. The kitchen takes a lot of wear and tear so never considered it myself. You'd also need to be absolutely certain you've removed any remnants of grease etc.
m4DD0gg Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 I would leave well alone. Your plans might not be to their tastes, you might mess it up and their is the possibility they could find it quite 'odd' that someone has done something like this in their absence. My advice is take them for a slap up meal somewhere or perhaps a pair of Leicester tickets.
davieG Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 1 minute ago, m4DD0gg said: I would leave well alone. Your plans might not be to their tastes, you might mess it up and their is the possibility they could find it quite 'odd' that someone has done something like this in their absence. My advice is take them for a slap up meal somewhere or perhaps a pair of Leicester tickets. Paint the town red with them.
Webbo Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 Wash down the surfaces(cupboards and tiles) well and then use this primer http://www.zinsseruk.com/product/bulls-eye-1-2-3/ . After that you use undercoat and gloss or satinwood. In my opinion painted tiles never look that good but it's all down to taste.
Guest Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 let fluffy cuffs be your guide. and then blame it on him when it goes horribly wrong.
tom27111 Posted 23 April 2017 Author Posted 23 April 2017 They've discussed doing it themselves and want it done, picked out colours and stuff. Just thought it'd be good for them to come back to. Cheers for the advice
tom27111 Posted 23 April 2017 Author Posted 23 April 2017 55 minutes ago, m4DD0gg said: I would leave well alone. Your plans might not be to their tastes, you might mess it up and their is the possibility they could find it quite 'odd' that someone has done something like this in their absence. My advice is take them for a slap up meal somewhere or perhaps a pair of Leicester tickets. The dickhead is a Villa fan
tom27111 Posted 23 April 2017 Author Posted 23 April 2017 55 minutes ago, Webbo said: Wash down the surfaces(cupboards and tiles) well and then use this primer http://www.zinsseruk.com/product/bulls-eye-1-2-3/ . After that you use undercoat and gloss or satinwood. In my opinion painted tiles never look that good but it's all down to taste. Would I use that on cupboards and tiles? Then just standard paint afterwards? No specialist thing? Is one of those mini rollers the best thing to apply with? Sorry for all the questions!
Hollism Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 Obviously you know you're mates best, but I think you need to think about how they will react. Even if you did it exactly how they want it, I reckon most people would be a bit uncomfortable with someone making semi-permanent changes to their home without their permission. Giving it a proper clean including shampooing carpets, maybe buy a new set of towels and stuff like that for them?
Webbo Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 Just now, tom27111 said: Would I use that on cupboards and tiles? Then just standard paint afterwards? No specialist thing? Is one of those mini rollers the best thing to apply with? Sorry for all the questions! Yes, and then the sort of paint you'd use on woodwork gloss/satinwood/eggshell whatever finish you prefer. I'd us a mini foam roller ,and a brush for cutting in with obviously. It's not a 5 minute job, it can be quite fiddly. You need to plan it so you can leave the door open as they dry.
tom27111 Posted 23 April 2017 Author Posted 23 April 2017 Cheers @Webbo Can I have a rough quote for about 6 square metres of tiling and 9 new kitchen cupboards please for when I **** it up
Strokes Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 18 minutes ago, tom27111 said: The dickhead is a Villa fan Burn the house down mate.
tom27111 Posted 23 April 2017 Author Posted 23 April 2017 Just now, Strokes said: Burn the house down mate. He's just happy that I gave him an assist after the 3-2 comeback last season
Dr The Singh Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 5 hours ago, tom27111 said: I'm staying with a mate and his Mrs, they're off on holiday next week and as they've helped me out a lot, I'm looking at surprising them and sprucing up their kitchen. They've just tiled the floor, but the rest of it is really dated and they don't have the budget to get it all done. How good is tile paint? Will it look half decent? And is there any way I can paint these cupboards? I think you call them veneer? Smooth surfaces. I'm usually ok with DIY stuff, but not attempted anything like this before. I'm guessing @Webbo might know? I would put mirrors on the ceiling in there bedroom. Nothing better then waking up and looking at yourself
VLC86 Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 4 hours ago, tom27111 said: The dickhead is a Villa fan Defo do it all blue then, he will love it.
Webbo Posted 23 April 2017 Posted 23 April 2017 14 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said: I would put mirrors on the ceiling in there bedroom. Nothing better then waking up and looking at yourself I did that. Never again. I woke up one morning and nearly had a heart attack. I thought a naked skydiver was about to land on me.
tom27111 Posted 24 April 2017 Author Posted 24 April 2017 2 hours ago, Costock_Fox said: Defo do it all blue then, he will love it. I keep spamming him with pictures of Dyer scoring that goal think I've been too harsh
marbleman Posted 24 April 2017 Posted 24 April 2017 just mow the lawn, do a bit of general tidying up.take em on the town but leave the kitchen alone, get the pro's in on that one or it may look like a DIY job. tile paint????? nooooo.... it will look like the gents bog in my local......these are always bigger jobs than ya think....
Guest Posted 24 April 2017 Posted 24 April 2017 Don't do it. Buy them flowers or something nice instead
tom27111 Posted 24 April 2017 Author Posted 24 April 2017 I've just decided to paint the walls and buy them a Chinese You've put me off that much! Thanks for the advice though. Although when I get back from Arsenal at about 1.30am Thursday, I might think it's a good idea!
Merging Cultures Posted 24 April 2017 Posted 24 April 2017 7 hours ago, marbleman said: just mow the lawn, do a bit of general tidying up.take em on the town but leave the kitchen alone, get the pro's in on that one or it may look like a DIY job. tile paint????? nooooo.... it will look like the gents bog in my local......these are always bigger jobs than ya think.... 100% this. Or pay Webbo to do it, after he has sat down with them and discussed what they want to do.
Buce Posted 24 April 2017 Posted 24 April 2017 21 hours ago, Webbo said: I did that. Never again. I woke up one morning and nearly had a heart attack. I thought a naked skydiver was about to land on me. Thanks, Webbo. I really wanted that image in my head. Honest.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.