What I've been doing all week.

[JAXvillain]

Cover the cost and I will be more than happy to.

I'm sure you can manage $100
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/app/1713955803.html

 

[dbzeag]

Were you going to change the trim color on the cabinets or just paint them all white? I think the contrast would be too great from that white to those dark counter tops to the blue back splash.

 

[kiwi]

I'm sure you can manage $100
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/app/1713955803.html

We have a microwave, an over the stove one is on the list, but it's not at the top yet, when it gets there we'll buy one.

 

[Syrup Beaver]

My sister painted hers this offwhite-white wash type of paint that is actually dried milk-based. Biogradable, and surprisingly cheap. Gives an interesting texture to the look and finish of it. Very matte and looks kinda sandy without flaking off.

You can get milk paint at Rockler if you have one near you.

Stripping the existing cabinets is where it gets fun, since they look varnished/poly-ed.

 

[Syrup Beaver]

I'm sure you can manage $100
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/app/1713955803.html

Used microwave = ew^30000000000

 

[kiwi]

Were you going to change the trim color on the cabinets or just paint them all white? I think the contrast would be too great from that white to those dark counter tops to the blue back splash.

Just white. I love white cabinets, Kyle is not crazy about them. I've seen lots with bold wall colors, black counters and white cabinets and I really like the look.

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

You can get milk paint at Rockler if you have one near you.

Stripping the existing cabinets is where it gets fun, since they look varnished/poly-ed.

god I :erection: Rockler Stores

 

[kiwi]

You can get milk paint at Rockler if you have one near you.

Stripping the existing cabinets is where it gets fun, since they look varnished/poly-ed.

You only have to strip if you are restaining. I would simply need to sand down.

 

[fly]

You can get milk paint at Rockler if you have one near you.

Stripping the existing cabinets is where it gets fun, since they look varnished/poly-ed.

As kiwi said, you don't really have to strip them (unless they will see rough/heavy use).

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

As kiwi said, you don't really have to strip them (unless they will see rough/heavy use).

Nope, just sand them real good so the new paint will stick.

 

[JAXvillain]

Used microwave = ew^30000000000

I get shit like that at the sears scratch & dent outlet here but I don't know if they have one there. you pay 1/2 price for a scratch on the side no one will ever see

 

[Valve1138]

This one says it takes the size of nails I'll be needing (1 1/2"-2 1/2"), is it more what I'd want?

http://cgi.ebay.com/902000-FR-Paslo...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519250df6c

For you project types I'd go with the finish nailer.

Check out the angled model as well, I think it can use a broader range of nail size.

 

[dbzeag]

Just white. I love white cabinets, Kyle is not crazy about them. I've seen lots with bold wall colors, black counters and white cabinets and I really like the look.

I think with bold colors, bold bright white works. However, your countertops, although dark, aren't that bold really, and your backsplash is kind of muted blue. Maybe an offwhite? like that milk paint I mentioned?

 

[fly]

Go bold with a glass tile backsplash.

 

[Syrup Beaver]

Nope, just sand them real good so the new paint will stick.

Sanding the angled bits is where it gets tricky though, it could be faster to strip.

Also depends on how old they are, 20 years of grease is easier to strip than to go through 30 sheets of sandpaper per door.

 

[Syrup Beaver]

I get shit like that at the sears scratch & dent outlet here but I don't know if they have one there. you pay 1/2 price for a scratch on the side no one will ever see

Those are the best deals if you can find 'em yeah.

 

[kiwi]

I think with bold colors, bold bright white works. However, your countertops, although dark, aren't that bold really, and your backsplash is kind of muted blue. Maybe an offwhite? like that milk paint I mentioned?

The backsplash is simply the blue paint that all the walls are. As far as the white, it isn't bold white, they will be the same color as the trim around the door, a slightly muted white.

Go bold with a glass tile backsplash.

Someday I'll definitely have a tile of some sort backsplash, but it's even further down the list then the microwave.

 

[kiwi]

Sanding the angled bits is where it gets tricky though, it could be faster to strip.

Also depends on how old they are, 20 years of grease is easier to strip than to go through 30 sheets of sandpaper per door.

House was built in 2002.

 

[kiwi]

For you project types I'd go with the finish nailer.

Check out the angled model as well, I think it can use a broader range of nail size.

I didn't see an angled model on their refurb ebay site.

 

[dbzeag]

House was built in 2002.

And it had those 1985 cabinets and 1992 countertops? Sheesh.