Charlie, thank you so much for this video. I painted my kitchen farrow and ball down pipe using precisely your instructions. I used the same handles from the same company who were excellent and the final look was absolutely fantastic. I wouldn’t have tried it without this tutorial. I was quoted £2,300 to have it sprayed yet by doing it myself it cost me £100 in paint and primer and £200 for handles. A 2k saving. Thanks again.
@CharlieDIYte
2 жыл бұрын
So pleased to hear that Brian. Fantastic work! 👏🏻
@tc5111
Жыл бұрын
May I ask how many full days it took (or hours, roughly)? I'm handing this job to a handyman so labour will be a significant cost.
@virupakshasadhunavar4557
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, Fantastic video. Recently repainted our kitchen cabinets with Valspar Wood and Metal paint. Spray painted the cabinets with 2 x coates after initial sanding and priming. As you showed, the paint was initially easy to take off but after 2 months now and the paint is now mature, it is quite durable and difficult to take off. I recommend this brand and having used Valspar in the past, I have had no issues. Keep up the good work. Many youtubers get proud and lose their original personality. You have maintained your humble approach and that impresses me. The quality of videos and details you cover are really good. I trust tour top tips in your videos. It just shows you know what you are doing and advising. 👍😊
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Virupaksha, thanks so much for that! At the end of the day the integrity of my channel is so important to me so it's great to hear that it comes across as I intended! It does give me a bit of a headache at times because I'd love to do this full time, but that's my problem to ponder not yours!! Thanks again - I really appreciate your support of the channel!
@-myatlanticblue-3636
4 жыл бұрын
The new colour looks great with the existing counter and flooring...nice job!
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mhall18holly
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have laminate kitchen doors and would love a different colour, have read that you can buy specialist primer but can be problematic with the paint taking, do u think it would be worth doing this or just remaking the doors out of mdf?... Thanks 😊
@iamneveronline02
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I watched it a few times and gave my kitchen cupboards an overhaul, including new cup handles (your spacing advice was brilliant). It took about three days as I opted for chalk paint and several coats of furniture wax, but your advice and tips made it seamless.
@kevintodd6150
4 жыл бұрын
Charlie, I'm a time served decorator and have been in the trade for over 40 years.I assume the paint you used was water based? It's been my experience that water based paints may be easier to apply and dry quicker than oil based paints but they are not as durable as oil based paints.I quite often buy paint from B and Q but always buy the trade version which may be dearer but is much better. ! Great videos 😁
@mrsb2914
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely job and I really like the colour you guys chose. We used the Rustoleum chalk paint in Anthricite with a matt clear varnish sealant afterwards (also Rustoleum) I really loved the finish we got and it looks like a new kitchen, we talked about having a new kitchen fitted but we have an old MFI kitchen which has solid wood doors and we didn't want to change the layout so we decided to paint. We also changed the sink and tap and covered the work tops with DCFix vinyl which has also worked really well.
@Aepek
4 жыл бұрын
2:46 Absolutely LOVE the sink & faucet👍🏻 Have been a fan if the style since was a kid & Chef (makes washing up so much easier😅).... But it’s just a great look w/ durable lasting materials. Ppl don’t realize that hardware can add up very quickly, especially if you have a lot of drawers & cabinets....... But, it’s one of the easiest ways to “refresh” a kitchen w/ a new look. Another thing I’ve done for clients is vinyl wrapping there cabinets & counter tops with different vinyl brands (Vvivid, 3M, Avery, etc...). Works really well to change a room, desk, cabinet, etc....but I’d only recommend if you have experience; as this can be frustrating to new ppl trying this method.
@jonnyman46
3 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant chat, BIG thank you, well presented one of the best and easy videos on this subject, a breath of fresh air.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Just make sure you degrease with sugar soap prior to painting and I wouldn't buy Valspar again as it chips too easily.
@colinmiles1052
3 жыл бұрын
Very useful, thanks. Of course, paint becomes more durable with increased drying time.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
I've got to say though, this paint has not worn well. Chips loads but you can at least do spot repairs without it flashing.
@jonijoni534
3 жыл бұрын
Honest man.i like the way you explain.easy pizzy
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 👊🏻
@collettedale878
8 ай бұрын
I was really impressed after painting my newly built bathroom vanity with Rust-oleum’s ‘Bathroom Wood & Cabinet Paint, Satin Finish’. It went onto the pine & ply beautifully (no primer needed) & while installing the rest of the bathroom around it I knocked it about 5 times and it didn’t mark at all when it really should have. Couple of months in & it’s looking fab. Now I might use their kitchen cupboard paint - esp seeing how easily your paint came away from the primer 😬
@CharlieDIYte
8 ай бұрын
Good work. Yes the Valspar was a terrible product in hindsight.
@marconeill9510
4 жыл бұрын
Foil - genius!
@tonydart425
4 жыл бұрын
We have just updated our tired kitchen units and I used the same principle as yourself Charlie. After spending a small fortune on 52 Door handles and 30 drawer handles we thought do we go for a cheaper paint.............We did and like yourself had an F&B mix with the Valspar once dried the missus hated the colour as it looked washed out even after 3 coats, so I went back to B&Q and bit the bullet and actually went with the F&B colour re-done the units from scratch and we are much happier with the outcome. SO MY ANSWER, sometimes you have to go down the expensive route. Keep the videos coming they are great TONY
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Blimey Tony, how long did it take to redo all that? Still, worth it in the end!
@kempshott
4 жыл бұрын
You can easily clean Zinsser shellac-based primer from brushes and rollers using Screwfix no-nonsense degreaser (p/n 88668) - soak then rinse with water. It's about £9 for 5 litres - *much* cheaper than methylated spirits and does a better job.
@billconiston8091
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for this tip- the worst part of using BIN is cleaning the brushes!
@rickychatt
4 жыл бұрын
I use the water based zinsser because I'm tight but it works well
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, great tip Laurie - thanks for that!
@raydebbiemcdonald3208
3 жыл бұрын
We used Valspar on the walls and ceiling in the kitchen 2 years ago and I have to say it’s been fine. I have recently removed the door and frame and fitted new ones. This obviously meant some touching up and 2 coats later you cannot see the difference. The walls have been washed down a number of times to clean off splashes etc and none of the paint has come off. It is more expensive than some of the other paints but has done the job. That said, I am now doing the Hall Stairs and Landing and will probably be using Johnsons or Dulux. Hope that helps.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Difficulty go with Johnstone's. The Valspar has chipped horribly in the kitchen but thankfully you can spot repair without it flashing, which is unusual for eggshell.
@stephenwhite3343
4 жыл бұрын
I have used an exterior valspar paint which, at £29 per litre was quite expensive, but the colour match was very good and the coverage was excellent. So far no chipping or flaking. I am very impressed with it and would use it again without question.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen - that's good to know!
@originalvideosman
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I just finished following along to do the same to my kitchen (I even used Railings colour!) and I'm really happy with the result.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Gary. If you find it chips, I've been recommended Polyvine decorators varnish and Minwax polycrylic protective finish as ways to make it more durable. It's probably the last thing on your mind though after finishing the job!!
@originalvideosman
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie. I'm finding myself touching it up a bit, but like you said in the video it's a good colour for not showing up too much flashing when I do. I'll definitely get a tin of the Minwax, thanks for the tip.
@richmondpp
4 жыл бұрын
Nice colour finish
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We're pretty chuffed with it!
@wobblyhand
4 жыл бұрын
I used the exact same type of paint to cover MDF kickboards in my kitchen (primed with 2-3 coats of BIN. The finish was great after 2 coats applied with a foam roller and so far no chips.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
That's good to hear - thanks for the comment 👍
@wobblyhand
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte Plus, the Armstead trade Satin I've used throughout the rest of my house (4x2.5ltr) does chip quite easily. Maybe people just expect too much from water-based paints in general and they should be using oil-based ones if they value durability above ease of use?
@alprobert
3 жыл бұрын
I did my units in Valspar (Gotham Night Grey). Went on well and looked great...for a WEEK! More chips than Brighton sea front!
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Me too I'm afraid. You can at least spot paint without flashing.
@alprobert
3 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte I actually topped mine with a hard clear varnish at the recom of the guy who mixed the paint. Same as you though Charlie, units aren't there to stay, so, lesson learnt!
@normanbott
4 жыл бұрын
I've used Valspar eggshell on a surface over the washing machine and tumble dryer - actually a re-purposed already varnished interior door. I prepared very carefully, applying 2 coats but still got some chipping. I'd never used this paint before but knew the brand name, so thought I'd give it a try. Think I'll stick to Johntones in future...
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Wise choice. You and me both!
@taragould4144
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Really informative, I will be purchasing a premium paint for our kitchen cupboards based on your update! I really don't want to be doing touch ups every month 😯
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Wise choice, Tara. There are a fair few suggestions in this Comment feed if you have time to trawl through them 👍🏻
@Lyndalewinder
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely excellent video Charlie - thanks for posting.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian 👍
@harpo187bling
4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done pal.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 👍
@MarcGray1990
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see the valspar coming out.... I’m like yourself, always buy dulux paints or sometimes armstead. But did a job where I had to keep the cost to a minimum and got a colour mixed from the dulux chart in valspar v700 scrubbable matt... the stuff is very good quality and goes on superbly well... price is very cost effective and the customer was very happy indeed! Lovely colour on that kitchen mate👍 Marc
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc. Funnily enough I bought a big tub of Valspar contract matt emulsion recently to mist coat our newly replastered bedroom (video to follow) and was surprised to hear from a subscriber that you can't water it down - and sure enough it says that on the tub so I took it back and bought 10litres of Armstead instead. I was tempted to use the Valspar scrubbable emulsion for the kitchen walls until I read the reviews but you're making me think it might be worth the risk 🤔
@MarcGray1990
4 жыл бұрын
Ah right yeah always essential to water down contract Matt for a must cost and armstead contract matt is great for this... I tend to ignore reviews on paint for one reason.... they are mainly from people who aren’t painters.... now I’m not a professional decorator by trade but do an awful lot of it when I can fit it in. It’s all about how you apply paint. And let’s face it there are so many factors that can cause a bad paint job. From lack of preparation down to the wrong type of paint being used in a room. I’ll try any brand of paint once.... then make my decision. And valspar pleased me greatly! Dulux diamond Matt in my kitchen though. £73 for 5 litres.... expensive but worth every penny! Now I have recently set up a cash account there I get it a bit cheaper 👍
@jmtworm
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Charlie, cheers 👍
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason. You're welcome. If you're planning a similar project make sure you degrease with sugar soap before you paint. I forgot to mention that.
@JAHManeShaker
3 жыл бұрын
I do mostly refurb projects and I've never had a problem with Valspar, well at least not their matt emulsion. I love their colour range, there are some really wonderful shades available. Where I've used their dark colours or applied the paint in high traffic areas I've gone over this with Polyvine's Decorators Varnish in flat matt. This goes on really well, dries up quickly so you can get 2 or 3 coats on in a single day quite comfortably. This protects the paint from fingerprints and makes the colour richer and more hardwearing. I'd love to use Dulux or Johnstones but I've never found their colour palettes very appealing. In an ideal world, I'd use Johnstones paint in the Valspar colour range!
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. The Valspar has chipped dreadfully since I made this video but maybe the varnish would have made it more durable. I'll keep a note of that. I guess varnishing this might be a problem if you then wanted to repaint the units for any reason? I applied some lacquer to our kitchen table after painting it and had to scrape the lot off when I needed to repaint it. You know you can get Johnstone's mixed to any colour?
@graemehopkins2783
4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your channel Charlie. I am far from a DIY god, but I have to say I find your reviews easy to follow, and I actually attempt more jobs myself instead of paying other people. Keep up the good work Sir!!.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Graeme, that's music to my ears, my friend. Thanks so much for your support, and also for taking the time to get in touch. Drop me a line if you ever need any tips on anything 👍
@graemehopkins2783
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte thats so kind of you for saying thank you. If I may pick your brains quickly please? My next project is trying to take on a bulkhead in my partners house on the third floor, obviously I cannot completely remove as its the ceiling to the stairs leading up to the room but I'm going to attempt to incorporate the slope in to a dog-leg built in wardrobe, as we firstly need more storage space and secondly it takes up so much space in the room. Kinda stuck on exactly where to begin if you get my meaning?
@jasonashmore8986
4 жыл бұрын
I love valspar emulsion it's a joy to paint with and excellent coverage never used the wood and metal though
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
This eggshell has proved to be a bit average in that it chips quite easily but the plus side is that you can easily touch it up without any flashing/ so you can spot paint without having to do the whole door.
@1959ticktock
4 жыл бұрын
B&Q is cheap and cheerful. Sometimes you get great products backed up by great customer service. Other times... not. The trick is, as you say, judging when you can use their products successfully, and when you have to spend a bit more. Your videos, like this one, can be a great help, but the more DIY you do, the more able you are to judge for yourself. But if you get it right, the savings, and the pleasure, are great. Well done for using Valspar and braving the comments Charlie.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I appreciate the comment 👍
@vogonpoet5860
4 жыл бұрын
its been my experience that for hardware and some materials service ,B&Q are good, closely followed by homebase, but for pine lumber (go lumber yard if poss) and paint,reverse order. as for wicks ,they seem to have a policy of supporting tools for a year then your scewed ( no pun intended), as for all else they support until theyre bored, and my exp of staff/HO customer support is "why are you bothering me, go away" attitude, i would do without if not available elsewhere. AMAZON preferable to WICKS.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
@@vogonpoet5860 It's such a shame isn't it. I always respected Wickes as a brand that was superior to Homebase (obviously) and B&Q being more trade orientated, but there's something obviously endemically wrong with the culture of the business as recently I've had similar experiences with the staff 🤔
@vogonpoet5860
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte my father used to swear by wicks but after he bought a wicks scroll saw and 6mnths later refused to support it he boycotted them. they just got worse.
@shed43a
4 жыл бұрын
Got a thumbs up from me for your honesty. Iv done a couple of kitchens cabinets jobs and used after a light sanding and wash down with sugar soap used leyland Oil based primer and two coats of oil based eggshell. ( duck egg blue ) looked great.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Yes, what you described is the proper way to do it. I much prefer oil based but the water based is just so easy and as I don't love painting it kind of makes sense.
@Nickpaintbrush
8 ай бұрын
Well done, I used a Zinsser Bin primer followed by a couple of coats of Tikkurila satin finish, looks good but time will tell!
@CharlieDIYte
8 ай бұрын
It'll be much better than that Valspar I used on this kitchen. Not durable at all!
@anthonypaynter828
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. The reason a lot of people aren't getting such good results with their B & Q paint is because they are not being as meticulous as you have been preparing the surface first.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony although I omitted to tell people about degreasing with sugar soap. There's always something. I've got to say though that Valspar has chipped horribly since although it's a tough environment for any water based paint.
@Vyker
4 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure watching! What's your day job?
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. Soft furnishings, working for interior designers - measuring making and installing.
@iainmacinnes1660
4 жыл бұрын
A good revue and demonstration of this paint Charlie
@chrisdavis6371
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie Hamilton Prestige mini rollers from Toolstation - 4 inch short sleeves, 10 for £4.09 . I used to use the mohair ones from screwfix like you but these are far better & shed no bits like the mohair ones! My top tip :-)
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. That's going on my list! I've got some quite cool stuff from the States I'm going to try out in my final wardrobe build video in a couple of weeks so you might keep an eye out for that.
@fantasticjames
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like they're not re-stocking these at Toolstation anymore. Do you recommend another stockist or roller?
@peterdoyle243
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, loving your channel - thanks for the great content. We also love the colour you painted the units, which F&B colour is it? Thanks.
@danielgallagher429
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. Great advice and answered all my questions in one video. Keep them going
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel - appreciate the comment! 👍
@tomgayle2849
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie great video , yes it can be a bit of a nightmare working in a live (active) kitchen, just put floor leveler down ,a little rub down needed here and there ,dust can be a bit of a issue.Next job is painting our cabinets then lay the floor. Nothing is straight forward in our house its like the house that jack built...lol Thanks for your videos and please keep them coming.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with all that, Tom, and thanks for the comment!
@gram3870
2 жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience with the valspar paint on some wood, but the wall paint has held up well. I think that it is good to review "orange store" products as quite often, the big chains are an entry point into DIY for people who don't yet know of other places. It's good to demonstrate that you can go to the big shops, but that there are many other options elsewhere if you k ow where to find them.
@lesleystanley7698
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie Frenchic chalk paint the Alfresco range would of been a better choice than Valspar and no need for a primer coat either 😁
@zeno2712
4 жыл бұрын
Tip: if you're removing all the doors at once and many are all the same size, discretely number them and the carcass so you know which door goes back where!
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Good thinking 👍
@chukidee6634
4 жыл бұрын
I used a permanent marker pen on the unpainted reverse side of the cupboard door to label each by kitchen's space location 👍
@SCMaffs1985
4 жыл бұрын
I have an aversion to Valspar, after it gave a urine-like smell to our Master Bedroom. The after care was exceptionally poor, many lies told and blame on our decorator. Seems they were really at fault, an anti-bacterial additive missed from the mix - compensation occured. It is however how I came across BIN and have used it many times since.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Sam - yes, you and many others, judging by the reviews. Glad you finally got it sorted
@basilkearsley2657
4 жыл бұрын
Could imagine how hard it was doing a job like this with an electric screwdriver. Great job. Would a clear lacker help protect the paint job. But if you did you wouldn’t be able to paint over so easily
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Clear lacquer is good for tables and things where you want to protect the paint from red wine spills etc but as you say, would be a problem of you needed to repaint
@SimonRisticuss
4 жыл бұрын
A great job Charlie, I've thought about doing this in our kitchen but my wife is a bit hesitant. I definitely won't be using Valspar though. I've used their kitchen paint for a small area within our kitchen and it is really rubbery, and can just peel off. I've never painted with anything like it, it's just weird.
@raj080288
4 ай бұрын
Whats the difference between a primer, sealer and undercoat?
@whomadethatsaltysoup
3 жыл бұрын
Liked the tin foil trick,though!
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You can also turn it over and reuse it, when dry. Be careful about using Valspar though as it has chipped quite badly since I did this vid.
@sharonclaridge
Жыл бұрын
Lovely job! Good to hear your feedback on the Valspar product too. I've some old storage cupboards in my office which need a make-over and they won't get much wear and tear so I'm tempted with this over the F&B as only me and the dogs go in there :) You mention online paint reviews - I often wonder if the people who are disappointed and give one star expect too much? Going up or down the shade chart more than a few steps away from the current colour will always take a few coats but I suspect a lot of people expect it done in one.
@CharlieDIYte
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sharon. Don't touch Valspar if you can help it. Get yourself to a Dulux or Johnstone's Decorator centre and get an eggshell or similar. They'll mix to F&B colours.
@davidosullivan3432
4 жыл бұрын
Light sand and two coats of water based clear Matt poly .rock soild
@therattonians4742
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this, thank you. I am persuading my husband to paint our kitchen. Slightly horrified as a fan of F&B to see you use Valspar mixed in a F&B colour, however, I think your comments were fair and the proof of the quality of the paint was clear by the end.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's very kind of you! I probably wouldn't use Valspar again. It's chipped all over the place. You can at least touch up without it flashing (which you can't say of a lot of quality acrylic top coats), but it's just inferior to the likes of Johnstone's. I love the colours of F&B but I've never been a fan of the coverage or price! Make sure you degrease with sugar soap before you start. I forgot to mention that in the vid 👍🏻
@desfutcher3266
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Charlie as always interesting too here your opinion on valspar I did my daughter's room in Matt emulsion and was happy with the coverage and finish it's also stood the test of time .
@Clairezee5
Жыл бұрын
Did you make sure you kept the hinges etc for the exact cabinet it came from before you painted it?
@CharlieDIYte
Жыл бұрын
It wasn't really necessary as they're all identical and factory produced. Don't use Valspar though. It's not very durable and chipped easily.
@carlb401
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with buying paint from B&Q, they are often cheaper for a lot of Dulux/ Zinsser paints than buying from Dulux themselves. For some reason the Valspar paints always gets bad reviews here in the UK, yet over in the USA people love them. I will be making my own kitchen soon and for the top coat i will be trying out Benjamin Moore Advance paint as that gets excellent reviews. :)
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Very interesting. I think you're much better off with the Benjamin Moore. This Valspar has chipped horribly since I did the video. The only good thing about it is you can spot repair without the paint flashing, which is quite rare for eggshells where typically you have to repaint the whole unit.
@AngelEarth2011
3 жыл бұрын
Can't you use a clear varnish on top of the paint to avoid visible scratches?
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Yes and I need to do this. I've been recommended Minwax polycrylic or Polyvine decorators varnish. I'll be protecting my bedroom wardrobes at some stage, so I'll do a vid on this.
@tobybuk
4 жыл бұрын
You're right, Valspar colour matching is horrendous even when you have a paint code. Their sensor matching is as much use as the old chocolate teapot.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! 👍
@CragMid
4 жыл бұрын
I had them colour match after wickes and dulux decorating stores failed to scan the shiny door I was asking them to match. Worked a treat so surprised to hear this.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
@@CragMid Thanks, that's useful for people to know. Out of interest what did you take into the shop for them to scan?
@CragMid
4 жыл бұрын
Charlie DIYte the door of “Old London Twilight Blue Corner Vanity Unit & Basin”. @housethe70sforgot on insta if you want to see the result. Was very happy with the result and seems solid now and as you say easy to touch up without noticing you’ve done so.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
@@CragMid Thanks mate! Yes we're pretty happy with it. It does chip but I'd easy to touch up as you say.
@rickychatt
4 жыл бұрын
Great job Charlie this is my next job after I finish my living room I was thinking of coating mine with 2k lacquer once done might not chip as handy what do you think
@peem1244
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, really interesting video. I've used many paints over the years and i've narrowed it down to Dulux in the end. Anything else i feel is a compromise and its about ease of use, how does it feel on the brush/roller? does it cover well? Is it tough enough for the job? I tried eggshell once to get a good finish, six coats with sanding in between but very delicate as a finish. Never used Zinsser but i reckon i'll give it a go sometime. Satinwood for wood/metal, wouldn't touch gloss again. Brush on and roller to finish. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍🖖
@simonharris7486
3 жыл бұрын
Love it great job. My units are wrapped MDF, semi gloss buttermilk colour. How would I prime these?
@alexbuche
3 жыл бұрын
Morning Charlie, Great video can you please tell me the name of the colour you used. Kind regards Alex
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Alex I missed this. It's Farrow and Ball Railings
@chukidee6634
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie. I've just completed my kitchen cabinets paint refurb. All inspired by your video. I used Zinsser BIN for the basecoat (coated MDF) but could've used a Dulux oil based Undercoat. The top coat was a water based Dulux grey colour. I must say that the shellac Zinsser has a satisfying vanilla scent to it. Anyways now that I'm ready to screw all the cabinets back in I'm contemplating on whether to add a top coat of clear Varnish or Lacquer to it? Two coats of lacquer should protect the finish colour against everyday knocks and chips - do you agree?
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Glad you found the vids useful. I would think carefully before lacquering, just because I lacquered my kitchen table kzitem.info/news/bejne/sJqelpqIamWCbHo to try and prevent stains from things like red wine. It didn't really help with the staining and when I had to repaint the table - mostly because of glue residue from the kids projects, and the odd chip etc it was a nightmare as I had to scrape off all the lacquer before repainting. The valspar featured in this video is pretty rubbish if I'm honest as it's chipped loads, but at least it doesn't flash so I've been able to touch up all the chips to pretty good effect. Sorry that's not really very helpful. Maybe do a bit more research before making the plunge, but personally, because of my experience, I won't be using lacquer again.
@jessp1535
3 жыл бұрын
✔Good video Charlie Just wonder the final Finish... in close up was grainy (wave) or smooth (even)? ... Unfortunately through the camara doesn't show close up Finish.
@antondelvret6009
4 жыл бұрын
You have probably already written it but what NCS color is this? awesome movies! :)
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 It's Farrow and Ball Railings
@rosswhite9607
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Charlie. I, like you, have bought some Valspar paint for some furniture. I agree that it’s not as hard wearing as other more expensive brands. I’m going to finish it with some lacquer on top of the painted surfaces. This way it’ll possibly be more hard wearing but still make use of easy to buy and cheap paint. I’d be interested on your thoughts?
@bridgetellett1841
4 жыл бұрын
What color should you paint kickplate under kitchen cabinets that are painted blue
@iainw
4 жыл бұрын
i am awful at DIY but i am learning a lot with your channel! subscribed!! just wondering why you choose the shellac BIN zinsser over the bullseye 123 waterbased version? Thanks
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! You're not awful, you're just starting your learning journey 👍 To be honest, BIN is a far superior product because being shellac based rather than water based (which the 123 is) it blocks stains and odours and things like wood knots, and dries incredibly quickly and also adheres to a ridiculous number of surfaces. I'll be honest, I've never used 123, but I'm struggling to see the need to buy any other primer now I've found BIN. If you're painting your kitchen don't forget to degrease with sugar soap or Zinsser's Universal Degreaser before painting, as I forgot to mention that in this this video.
@billconiston8091
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie, great video and the finished result looks great. Totally agree on your prep and BIN (fantastic stuff) - seems you spent more per litre on the primer than the top coat! The Valsper is not something I would use after the cat wee reviews on their emulsion and I've never had good experience with cheap paint. The hassle of re-doing is not worth the £30 saving but I understand why you choose to do it on this occasion. My preference for woodwork is tikkurila which is not actually that expensive but fantastic. Just one final comment - I've noticed with tikkurila that it takes a week or so to fully harden so perhaps this is typical of all water based wood paints? thanks again for taking the time to post the video!
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Bill and thank YOU for taking the time to comment. Some useful info there 👍
@paulcostello6329
3 жыл бұрын
When a paint is suitable for interior only its not gonna be durable, pick an exterior water based but as a paint seller I think its best to use oil based in high traffic areas its definitely more durable.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. Sound advice 👍🏻
@alexthomson7465
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie this is really useful. Also.. How is your stanley ratcheting screwdriver still working? I got one and after a few months of really light use it completely disintegrated on me! 😂
@chillievans
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Has anyone used the v33 brand (lil be using loft grey) from b+Q?
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Alex, personally I wouldn't use Valspar again. It's chipped terribly. However a couple of people have recommended a final coat with something like Polyvine decorators varnish or Minwax polycrylic protective coating to give the top coat added protection.
@zeeshanmehtab5450
3 жыл бұрын
Great DIY tips charlie, whats the colour called if I was to get it in a different brand.
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was Farrow and Ball Railings, and the walls are painted in Farrow and Ball Schoolroom White - one of the few colours we could get to match it.
@raminybhatti5740
4 жыл бұрын
May I ask what's the original timber used for the doors? Plywood or MRMDF?
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Pine, even the central panels.
@staceybaxter4047
3 жыл бұрын
Hi great video may I ask if you painted the inside or the outside of the doors and how you stopped getting edge build up? many thanks
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I painted both. I guess by using the mohair roller sleeve which is great at applying the paint evenly, and not being tempted to lay it on too quick. I have found this paint has chipped quite a lot but there are protective coatings you can apply on top - like polyvine decorators varnish or Minwax polycrylic coating. Make sure you sugar soap all surfaces before you start, to degrease them
@saramonteiro7068
3 жыл бұрын
What brands do you recommend then? Thanks
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Johnstone's, which you can buy from one of their Decorators Centres in the UK. Unfortunately this Valspar chipped a lot since painting but at least you can touch it up without having to repaint the whole unit.
@suj1945
4 жыл бұрын
Alright Charlie mate. Did you not fancy installing some soft close hinges?
@RS-Amsterdam
4 жыл бұрын
Looks nice but ...... 12:05 you doubt touching up scratches and the like, looking at it I WOULD SERIOUSLY DOUBT THE QUALITY OF THAT PAINT
@dannibrayshaw8878
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie Apologies if you have answered similar question previously. I'd like to buy a paint for my kitchen cupboards (inspired by you) and am completely lost in the maze of brands and possible finishes. Someone recommended Johnstone' Trade or Leyland Trade and you agree these are good choices. Now, I'm not in the trade (if you haven't noticed 😂) and got no idea what to go for. PLEASE help; 17yrs old vinyl cupboards, I am not work shy and can follow instructions. For now all I know is I'd like to buy a light shade of grey for it and not too shiny finish - is that woodsatin, eggshel or there's so many I've no idea....can I buy it online, have you got a link to a specific one....??? Thanks Danni
@AB-hu4nm
4 жыл бұрын
I've just bought the same paint and undercoat. Just noticed your painting pine units though! Will this work on laminated units? I will change the paints if not! HELP 🙂
@adammcbeth1993
4 жыл бұрын
Could you hand paint laminate units and doors ?
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
I don't see why not. Zinsser BIN primer would adhere to it. How well it would withstand knocks and chips is another matter.
@olieda30
4 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m also doing my units , just wondering do u know what I can use to paint the tiles ? , they are blue and I wanted to paint my work top, any advice and help would be really helpful , thank u again
@andulue
4 жыл бұрын
Charlie, did you paint the inside of the units?
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
I painted the inside of the doors but the inside of the units have never been painted. It's just the natural wood.
@cobberpete1
4 жыл бұрын
Really good tips here Charlie. And a question. With it being the Kitchen, Did you think about giving everything a bit of a wash down with Sugar soap because of the inherent grease and how that might effect the paint sticking power?
@alisonwest798
Жыл бұрын
What color did you use please
@CharlieDIYte
Жыл бұрын
Farrow and Ball Railings.
@pelletonpellet
4 жыл бұрын
Unrelated to the painting but can you pleeeaaase tell how wide your kitchen is? And also how wide your island is? It looks quite narrow and its giving me hope I could fit one in mine!
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Sure. The kitchen's 3280mm wide wall to wall. The island is 870mm wide and you've got about 880mm space each side of the island between the kitchen units and the island, and the island and wall respectively.
@garytango
Жыл бұрын
👍
@CharlieDIYte
Жыл бұрын
I have to say though, after a couple of years the Valspar hasn't fared well. Very easy to scratch!
@SousTerre1
4 жыл бұрын
Charlie, is your picture supposed to be like the MySpace founder picture?
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware it was. I'll have to check on that.
@Somebodysomewhere2
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie ,can i ask which F&B coulour is it please?
@ArchEngSculp
3 жыл бұрын
Railings
@fingaonthatrigga
4 жыл бұрын
As a painter I did a job with this paint as the customer supplied it and it was shite, johnstone, dulux, fleetwood, crown are the recommended brands I'd advise anyone to use stay away from cheap shitty paint.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I swear by Johnstones. Only thing I'd say is that I spot painted a load of chips on it this weekend, and it worked seemlessly with no flashing, although arguably if I'd used decent paint in the first place, there would have been no chips !!!
@fingaonthatrigga
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte at that time the paint was at a reasonable price and you didnt know what way it will hold after its finished, but you know now.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
@@fingaonthatrigga Agreed. It was an experiment really as I said at the time as my wife was in B&Q. On a trip to a Johnstone's Decorator Centre the assistant had a load of matt emulsion at knock down price, left over from a Homebase order. Apparently the DIY stores drive a hard bargain on price so the manufacturers thin down the paint to meet the contract price - why you should never buy from one of the big DIY stores. Someone else on this feed recommended two part paints for applications like this. You ever used them?
@fingaonthatrigga
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte never used to parts paint but heard it is robust and with stand everyday use and wont chip off. I have used enamel paint designed for kitchens cabinets old timers used it when they were building kitchen tough as nails few kitchens I seen done by this guy paint never lifted once and it's in 20 years. It's called (sherwin Williams enamel semi matt.)
@JohnnyMotel99
4 жыл бұрын
Not that cheap but I have used in the past for furniture painting, Tikkurila www.tikkurila.co.uk/decorative_paints. The wear and tear is pretty fantastic. I used their furniture paint on some IKEA shelving and it really stands up to abuse. They do a primer/undercoat that claims high adhesion. I used it on the shelving and perhaps that is why the top coat is so hard wearing. The only issue is that it's not readily available....
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I'll have to remember that!
@JohnnyMotel99
4 жыл бұрын
Charlie DIYte I also understand their paints can be supplied in aerosol cans.
@cmcginley28
4 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the color?
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Farrow and Ball Railings
@cmcginley28
4 жыл бұрын
Charlie DIYte cheers mate great informative video
@MichaelWilson-fn7jk
4 жыл бұрын
Great video , thank you. Charlie have you used Johnston's Acrylic version before and how does it compare with application and finish
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
I've just bought some as it happens, for my kitchen table. I don't know exactly how they both compare but I'd say the Johnstone's is less rubbery on drying and less likely to chip. I love Johnstone's - great quality paint.
@MichaelWilson-fn7jk
4 жыл бұрын
@@CharlieDIYte I use Johnstones myself but always used Oil based or water based satin before on wood , think I will give the acrylic a go myself next time . I'm torn between Johnstones wall paint and Farrow and Balls wall paint , I know FandB is more expensive but convinced it goes way further
@johnpollock3561
4 жыл бұрын
No
@AfricanSouthernCross
3 жыл бұрын
Valspar is a really mediocre quality of paint hence the price but even if you paid 5 p per litre you should get some sort of regulated quality which this is not.....I’m not sure why paint manufacturers don’t make a soft sheen or mate coloured oil based paint any longer as the oil based paints generally take knocks and scuffs way easier and are much more robust....that’s my 5p worth of nonsense anyway🤣🤣
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed Mark. This paint has chipped like you wouldn't believe. The only good thing about it is that it doesn't flash, so it's easily touched up. I'll stick to my usual choice of Johnstone's next time but 2 part paints are I believe the most durable option.
@johng9562
4 жыл бұрын
The finish is HORRIBLE ~ cabinets should always be SPRAYED unless (for whatever reason) you absolutely can not. In that event, there are WAY better videos showing the correct way to do it by hand ~ just be warned that it PAILS in comparison to spraying. Best budget HVLP Systems: 1st choice: Fuji 2202 Semi-PRO 2 (2203 gravity fed version) for $439, & 2nd choice: Earlex HV5500 for $299. Remember, a good tool is not an expense, it is an asset that can be sold for 70-80% of it's value once the job is done, and in the end it will produce superior results and require much less sanding/work.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Fine but no DIYer is going to buy a spraying kit and construct a temporary spray booth, just for a simple makeover like this, even if you can flog it on at a 20% loss.
@benmjt
3 жыл бұрын
The finish is lovely. Pipe down.
@johng9562
3 жыл бұрын
This is a free country boy and I am free to tell the truth. If you can't handle it GO AWAY.
@benmjt
3 жыл бұрын
@@johng9562 Boy? Haha, love the insecurity. The finish is fine, keep your unnecessary and rude comments to yourself.
@johng9562
3 жыл бұрын
I will say what I please when I please boy. Go away NOW.
@lynnedelacy2841
4 жыл бұрын
I bought some white gloss paint from Aldi - I know - but a German company and most things I have had from there have been good. I also needed paint for just one door, so a couple of small pots would be fine. DO NOT BUY ALDI PAINT ! It was watery went on badly and went on white but seemed to turn yellow after about 10 minutes, so back to Dulux Once
@rudrabarathan2737
4 жыл бұрын
Valspar is a disaster. I have lost so much money and time because, trusted Valspar. Its a disaster paint. Never in a million years, I will use this paint. Trust Me.
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
I'm inclined to agree. Lots of chips to repair. Bottom line, don't buy paint from a high street retailer (B&Q, the Range, Wickes, Homebase) because they drive a hard bargain on price with the manufacturers so the manufacturers have to thin it down to maintain their margins. Always buy from a Dulux/ Johnstones Decorators Centre/ Brewers or similar.
@ihatechannels1986
3 жыл бұрын
It's been 1 year, but I have a Q since the cabinet doors are flush with the cabinet face plates: How did you deal with painting the sides of doors without them rubbing when you reinstalled them?
@CharlieDIYte
3 жыл бұрын
It's a good question. The only thing you can do is perhaps plane them down so there's a couple of mm clearance. Anything that rubs will scratch off the paint.
@paddymuppy
Жыл бұрын
Absolute mess. We respray kitchens and remove door to our workshop and use a solvent based 2k product.
@Judge_J
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I see you recomend BIN In most your videos. I wanted to paint my wardrobe satin black but unsure if I require an extra coat of grey on top of the BIN and then the black on top or go straight in with the black 🤷🏾♀️ any advice?
@CharlieDIYte
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I love the stuff. It dries so quickly (too quickly actually in this weather) and adheres to a ridiculous array of surfaces. Not sure why you're thinking you need the intermediate grey coat? I'd go straight on with the black. You may need two coats of the black (I've just had to paint 3 top coats for my Johnstone's acrylic eggshell. You can also get the BIN tinted, which might help?
@Judge_J
4 жыл бұрын
Charlie DIYte thanks for replying! I’m actually a total noob and read when painting black you must have grey haha but bypassing that would be great for my pocket 🤣 fingers crossed a novice like me can make it work 😀
@Journeyman76524
4 жыл бұрын
I've painted few kitchens with valspar eggshell including my own and only time had problem was over BIN primer. I made our doors with Mrmdf, primed with water base polyurethane, sanded, edges treated with filler, primed again and two top coats valspar eggshell. We've got a golden and flat coat retriever that love rolling and scratching paint work. Touch wood no paints chipped or scratches four years on.
@briansrcadventures1316
4 жыл бұрын
My kitchen cupboard doors are melamine laminated & peeling off in places...
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