I decided that it was time that I up dated my kitchen units. I had painted them
white before, but thought a bit of colour would make a change.
So I brought some Anne Sloan chalk paint in a very pale pink and
clear wax to finish. I love the finish of these paints.
Sorry pictures are a bit bright it was too sunny in my kitchen.
Still making up my mind if I want to change the handles.
What would you do? love to hear.
What a pretty pink, I have never used chalk paint, but I know a lot of people paint furniture with it, does it just need one coat and then a wax?
ReplyDeleteHI. No you need to do at least two coats, but I did two whole coats then dabbed a bit more on where I thought it needed it. Then I used a clear wax which you put on with a cloth to protect the paint. You can get different waxes.
DeleteIf you like perfect flat paintwork it is not for you. I love the non perfect finish it gives. The paint is expensive but goes a long way. The nice part you do not have to sand prepare any wood before painting.. It just goes straight on.
I am a big fan you can tell.
Rosezeeta.
Looks absolutely beautiful - will come and do mine.........?
ReplyDeleteIf it was me I would paint/change the handles the same colour as the Aga
Julie xxxxxxxxxx
Thank you Julie. it's not to everyone's taste but I love it. Yes I have painted the handles for now but if I find the right ones I will probably change.them watch this space. Aga colour is good because all my fridge, appliances are that colour. thank you for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteRosezeeta.
Pink in a kitchen, every thought says that it should not work, but My Goodness I love it. I think that I would try to find ceramic handles to match the Aga. It picks up the colours in the rug beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI think it only works pam because it is a certain pink.
DeleteRosezeeta.
Hi Rosezeeta,absolutely loving your new pink kitchen cupboards,what a talented lady you are.We have an Annie Sloan agent here in St.Agnes,she does workshops too,I love Annie Sloan paint,have a few bits of furniture painted in it too.Happy painting and waxing.xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Lee. The waxing took as long as the painting. I just need to change a few other bits in the kitchen
DeleteWould love to do a workshop but have not got the time at the moment.
Rosezeeta
that's so pretty and it does look lovely. I agree with the other's as far as the handle suggestion.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gill, it's a very girly kitchen anyway.. And I do have other bits around the house which are pink.
DeleteRosezeeta.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI like it. :-))
I totally agree with all who said to match up the handles with the color of the Aga. Very fun and well done.
Carla
I just need to come across handles that I like now Carla.
DeleteRosezeeta.
This is such a pretty color...I didn't know Annie Sloan had it! I absolutely lovei t. Good job! One day I will find a distributor and give it a whirl.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely, supportive comment. You blogging friends are the best!
Jane x
Hi Jane. I found a shop that sells quite a few colours, it was hard to choose....But now I have started painting
Deletefurniture some to keep some to sell. So I expect I will get through most of the colours. Take care.
Rosezeeta.
Wow, it looks gorgeous. A perfect pink kitchen. I'm tempted to update mine.
ReplyDeleteI love it Janet. But I am even more surprised by all the lovely comments from people who also love it. The colour has warmed up the space.
DeleteRosezeeta
Oh look at you painting your cabinets pink !
ReplyDeletebrave girl , course we have to brave sometimes our lives LOL
I like the drawer pulls I like how they melt into the cabinets
Now if you want some blitz and glamour add some shinny silver or rhinestones pulls
My cabinets are oak, And most people would never of painted them, but I do not like bare wood. I love oak frame houses but that is so different. So painting them from white to pink was easy. And my hubby is so easy going, so lets me do what I like.
DeleteRosezeeta.
You did a fabulous job and the color is perfect.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Thank you Meredith.
DeleteRosezeeta
I love this pretty pink color. I have been thinking about painting my kitchen cabinets for a long time, I am encouraged by seeing how pretty your cabinets look. Did you mail order the Anne Sloan paint? Can the paint be purchased at stores?
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by to visit at my blog and leaving such a sweet comment..... Candy
Hi Candy. No I brought it from a store. But you can find it on ebay. I paid £18.99 for a large tin as in pictures and I think the wax was approx £6 something.....But I find it is only in specialist small shops who stock it.
DeleteGood luck and have fun.
Rosezeeta