Budget Kitchen

[Timocracy]

Looking to get this modernised on a budget. As this is my first project I don't want to tackle anything out of my league. My plan is too -

Hire someone to -
Remove tiled floor and splashback
Remove and install new stove/cooktop/rangehood (second hand from gumtree/recyclers?)
Remove countertop and install laminate countertop
Remove arches

I would then DIY -
New taps
Paint cupboard doors gloss white
New handles
I'm planning to redo all hallways/common areas with laminate floating floors. so this would replace the awful tiles currently installed.


Or would I be better saving up for a whole new kitchen?

 

[D.T.]

Where abouts is the property?

 

[Timocracy]

Helensvale 4212

 

[bob shovel]

Here is a Reno I did.similar kitchen by the looks
http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105837

 

[Jane - Hotspace]

Here's another similar one - even has the tiled bench-top! This client of mine DIY'd (he's a handyman) and bought second hand/end of line products. Total cost was $1607. Excludes flooring. He was, in fact going to remove and replace the entire kitchen until I suggested these changes.
Includes;
- paint cupboards
- new laminate top/sink/tap
- new appliances
- new splash-back

BEFORE

AFTER

Can see more pictures of the property here if you're interested... http://hotspaceconsultants.com/sneak-peak/24-winthrop-street

 

[Tim86]

If I was doing it, I would rip out and start again. Especially if I was having to do the floors as well. Trying to work around the old kitchen cabinets would be annoying. Really all you'd be saving would be the base cabinets, a few doors, and maybe the sink. So that might be a saving of $1000? But then you'd have to pay for paint and try and do a half decent job for all the doors.

I would rip out and go to ikea and spend the $2000 on a new kitchen, then get new appiances on sale or on graysonline or near new stainless stell appliances on gumtree.

 

[TMNT]

Here's another similar one - even has the tiled bench-top! This client of mine DIY'd (he's a handyman) and bought second hand/end of line products. Total cost was $1607. Excludes flooring. He was, in fact going to remove and replace the entire kitchen until I suggested these changes.
Includes;
- paint cupboards
- new laminate top/sink/tap
- new appliances
- new splash-back

BEFORE

AFTER

Can see more pictures of the property here if you're interested... http://hotspaceconsultants.com/sneak-peak/24-winthrop-street

nice,
what do yo uneed to do to get the cabinets to the white color?

a simple paint with a particular paint?

or is it sand and paint and paint?

 

[MRCCON]

nice,
what do yo uneed to do to get the cabinets to the white color?

a simple paint with a particular paint?

or is it sand and paint and paint?

Use laminate paint, specifically designed to stick to cupboard doors etc.

Looking to get this modernised on a budget. As this is my first project I don't want to tackle anything out of my league. My plan is too -

Hire someone to -
Remove tiled floor and splashback
Remove and install new stove/cooktop/rangehood (second hand from gumtree/recyclers?)
Remove countertop and install laminate countertop
Remove arches

I would then DIY -
New taps
Paint cupboard doors gloss white
New handles
I'm planning to redo all hallways/common areas with laminate floating floors. so this would replace the awful tiles currently installed.


Or would I be better saving up for a whole new kitchen?

Why hire someone to remove the tiles?

It's a bugger of a job, yes, but anyone can do it, I'd be doing that yourself and getting a plumber to change your taps etc personally.

Go down to bunnings and buy a bolster.

 

[Jane - Hotspace]

nice,
what do yo uneed to do to get the cabinets to the white color?

a simple paint with a particular paint?

or is it sand and paint and paint?

TMNT, actually these doors were timber - already painted. They were originally painted in a water-based enamel product, but I recommended they repaint in a high gloss oil based enamel since you get a much higher gloss level from an oil based paint.

I haven't asked him what exact process he used, but I suspect it was fairly labourious including;
Sand existing doors etc and clean/wipe down
One coat of primer (required when oil based paint going over acrylic)
Light sand
One coat oil based enamel
light sand
Last coat of oil based enamel

 

[knightm]

I haven't asked him what exact process he used, but I suspect it was fairly labourious including;
Sand existing doors etc and clean/wipe down
One coat of primer (required when oil based paint going over acrylic)
Light sand
One coat oil based enamel
light sand
Last coat of oil based enamel

Yep - I have gone down this route before too, it is a good affordable path when you don't have the cash but remember you will input some time. Sweat equity has a place, but once you have done it a few times you might decide to just get a kitchen company in. Horses for courses.

 

[coastal]

You can buy a new benchtop from bunnings say $100 - $200
Handyman to cut and install - upto $350

Whatabout being creative and filling in the gaps on the benchtop and put vinyl laminate on it or something thin that looks good and will last?

 

[WattleIdo]

The new kitchen looks great - good to do this when the layout is just fine the way it is. Also, the cupboards are timber and will look good for ages. I think the finish makes a real difference.

 

[perthguy]

Looking to get this modernised on a budget. As this is my first project I don't want to tackle anything out of my league. My plan is too -

Hire someone to -
Remove tiled floor and splashback
Remove and install new stove/cooktop/rangehood (second hand from gumtree/recyclers?)
Remove countertop and install laminate countertop
Remove arches

I would DIY this. Demo is my favourite part of the reno!

 

[Bargain Hunter]

Agree with Perthguy. Easy savings if you want to do the grunt work and there's nothing better than having a bash to release some stress.