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No special type of paint. I did buy a belt sander though. Sanded the doors first, then used an oil based primer, followed by an oil based gloss (2 coats of gloss). I did the same to the insides of the cabinets as they weren't melamine, but just plain wood, previously covered in...

Hi wylie, Thanks for the kind words. Yes, same kitchen :). I didn't know you could retile over the top of the tiles. That's actually a really good idea.

More Kitchen Cabinets ...and now I have to start the next project. The laundry. *sigh* It needs a lot of work... I also might paint those tiles in the kitchen... Anyway, total spend including floor was close to $2.5k. :) Much cheaper than a whole new kitchen, possibly more...

Through To The Back Room

Hi guys, I started a thread here a few months ago, asking for some advice on what to do with a kitchen that I thought unusable. Many said to paint, but I was reluctant. Anyway, long story short, I ended up buying a can of primer after being stuffed around by a few kitchen companies, and...

Hi all, In my search for a cost effective DIY kitchen I have come across this website: http://www.cabinetsondemand.com.au It looks promising, and their prices are extremely competitive. Standard 600 deep cabinets too, unlike Bunnings 500 deep cabinets. Has anyone used these people...

Thanks for the advice everyone :)

Old 70's carpet removed to reveal a beautiful-already polished hardwood floor.

Old 70's carpet removed to reveal a beautiful-already polished hardwood floor.

Hi all, I'm new to this forum. But have lurked a little bit in the past. I recently purchased my first home. A little 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, DLUG 1950's house on 950 square metres in the hills district, and I have a hard decision to make...what to do with the kitchen. click for a larger...