Thinking about changing kitchen unit doors etc instead of full refurb.

[Midges17]

I did it this summer, changed pine coloured doors, drawers, end panels, splash back behind hob, (it was t fitted great 🙁 so added a sheet of coloured glass to match the units) used howdens & a local joiner. Changed them to Matt grey Greenwich.

[Fairysparkled]

Originally Posted by THE WIZARD

Did you have to rub the doors down etc & did you need special paint?

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No undercoat, no rubbing down and just one top coat. Used a paint from wilkinsons made for furniture/cupboards. The kitchen is well used and there is not one scratch on the paintwork. It is a sheen finish and comes in lots of colours. I have also used this paint on UPVC doors with no problems. It is also touch dry in a couple of hours. I am a multi/trade builder and I cannot believe the quality of this product.

[Blue nose]

We did ours about 3 years ago. From cream gloss to white. Only issue is the cupboards inside are cream and you can see it under the oven.

It was also expensive to change the sides of my integrated fridge freezer. We have to move it slightly to all an edging between it and the next cupboard against to hide the cream cupboard. So you need to the you can fit it in.

Before:

After - fridge edge;

We added quartz worktops too and an island.

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by Midges17

I did it this summer, changed pine coloured doors, drawers, end panels, splash back behind hob, (it was t fitted great 🙁 so added a sheet of coloured glass to match the units) used howdens & a local joiner. Changed them to Matt grey Greenwich.

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Thanks Lesley.

Originally Posted by Fairysparkled

No undercoat, no rubbing down and just one top coat. Used a paint from wilkinsons made for furniture/cupboards. The kitchen is well used and there is not one scratch on the paintwork. It is a sheen finish and comes in lots of colours. I have also used this paint on UPVC doors with no problems. It is also touch dry in a couple of hours. I am a multi/trade builder and I cannot believe the quality of this product.

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Thanks for this detail.

Originally Posted by Blue nose

We did ours about 3 years ago. From cream gloss to white. Only issue is the cupboards inside are cream and you can see it under the oven.

It was also expensive to change the sides of my integrated fridge freezer. We have to move it slightly to all an edging between it and the next cupboard against to hide the cream cupboard. So you need to the you can fit it in.

Before:

After - fridge edge;

We added quartz worktops too and an island.

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Looks very nice. Thanks for photos and details.

[CSTUARTt1980]

Originally Posted by tocpe321

I know there's been a few threads on here about kitchen refurbs, but we're considering whether a freshen up with new doors, drawer fronts and worktops would be a good way to go.

Has anyone any experience of going this way rather than a full refurb? Were you happy with the results and cost? Have you any company recommendations?

We've got a few extra bits that would need to be done as well like extractor surround, a dresser etc so wondering about options.

Many thanks

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We moved into our house last year and it was a solid howdens kitchen that was in it however was very dark. We spent about £500 getting the units vinyl wrapped and around £250 or so on new worktops. Was deligted with the way it turned out and the wrap is still in perfect condition a year later

[Eeyorefanuk]

So glad found this thread I was only thinking this the other day

Has anyone got doors to go on magnet kitchens? Thanks

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by CSTUARTt1980

We moved into our house last year and it was a solid howdens kitchen that was in it however was very dark. We spent about £500 getting the units vinyl wrapped and around £250 or so on new worktops. Was deligted with the way it turned out and the wrap is still in perfect condition a year later

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Looks really nice. Never heard of vinyl wrapping. Sounds like an 80's LP.

Is it just the door or the whole unit that is wrapped? Thanks.

[CSTUARTt1980]

Originally Posted by tocpe321

Looks really nice. Never heard of vinyl wrapping. Sounds like an 80's LP.

Is it just the door or the whole unit that is wrapped? Thanks.

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Haha so it is the whole door, basically they come and do what they can in the house then took all the doors away. The only thing that is still wood is the shelves inside but I don't mind as you can't see that anyway.

U can maybe see it a bit better there

[Eeyorefanuk]

Originally Posted by THE WIZARD

Lucky you, I'd love all my doors etc changed but the dog would be better at DYI than my DH

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That made me laugh 🤭 so much

Mine too but I haven’t got a dog 🐶 either so totally stuck 🤣 🤣

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by CSTUARTt1980

Haha so it is the whole door, basically they come and do what they can in the house then took all the doors away. The only thing that is still wood is the shelves inside but I don't mind as you can't see that anyway.

U can maybe see it a bit better there

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Thanks. Very helpful.