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Our Kitchen Is A DISASTER!! (DIY Kitchen Makeover Day 3)

It's The Donnellys
It's The Donnellys
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👁️ 46K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 23:16

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the third day of her DIY kitchen renovation, focusing on the process of painting the cabinets. She explains that the project began because a professional renovation was not within her budget. The video details the technical steps involved, including removing the cabinet doors, prepping them, priming, and applying multiple layers of top coat. She shares a mistake made during the first day when she realized she needed to paint the insides of the doors as well as the fronts. The creator also discusses hardware choices, weighing the pros and cons of silver versus black knobs to complement her existing granite and black appliances. Throughout the day, she manages the drying times and discusses potential future upgrades like tile backsplashes or new flooring. The video concludes with her reflecting on the progress made during a quiet Saturday spent painting while her family members come and go.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I wanted it to renovate the kitchen but it just wasn't in the budget so I thought well let me do it myself

I've understood that painting kitchen cabinets is not the easiest thing in the whole wide world and but I've taken it on

I'm going to Florida next weekend so I kind of want to get it done before then

What made me happy today was having a Saturday we had no commitments or anything so I was able to just paint away

Creator's Tips & Advice

Paint cabinet insides as well as fronts to avoid rework
Allow 16 hours for paint to cure between coats
Consider light wood floors to brighten a dark kitchen

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Painting kitchen cabinets is difficultTake it on anyway and be happy with the work so far

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to do a DIY kitchen renovation on a budget
QWhat steps are involved in painting kitchen cabinets

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