Today I painted the kitchen. As we speak my back hurts, my hands are tired, but I am so happy! I thought I’d share some of my most useful tips I followed today to help the painting go smoothly. There are some bits still left to do that I have considered actually getting professionally spray painted. We would consider tackling these jobs ourselves, however, there are some strict rules on paint booth fire safety and the materials that you are able to paint. This is obviously particularly important to research into when painting items for a kitchen. So, we mostly tackled the job ourselves and I am definitely proud of what we have done!
Tip #1:
Always take your time to do a great taping job. For me, taping is the most annoying part, because I feel like I see no immediate results- BUT I also know its the most important thing I can do to help myself. Take your time and tape off well, and to keep your sanity- make sure you have a great playlist of music going.
Tip #2:
Use Frog Tape. You will love me for this tip if you’ve never used it. It makes painting so much easier because the tape actually works and holds its line. The blue tape is good, don’t get me wrong, but with this tape you will never have paint bleed through the tape.
Mary says
So so so glad to know frog tape is worth the extra money. I spent so much time on touch ups. Painting kitchen next week hope it works ๐
Mary
Cassie says
So glad Frog Tape got a shout out! Been painting a ton and tried it for the first time – completely agree with you! The trash bag tip is a good one, thanks!
Angy says
Ok, I’m ready to see the final product ๐
courtney says
i totally agree on the frog tape. it changed my life when i found it. congrats on the new paint. it makes everything feel so fresh!
adrianne says
Mary-definitely worth the extra money for sure! Good luck with your kitchen…just get some good music going and you’ll be finished in no time!
Cassie- glad we agree-and YES use the trash bag , it’s such a time and mess saver!
Angy- HOPEFULLY I’ll have some photos next week! If all goes well:):)
Courtney-thank you! It does make it feel fresh, although now I’m looking at the kitchen and I dint think I love the color. Haha oo the joys of paint. At least it’s an easy change!
<3,
adri
Anonymous says
Not true about the Frog Tape :(. I did however have to paint 4 coats of red paint though and it bled through all over. One tip we learned is to take the starter color and paint that over the tape and then paint the color you are planning on.