Painting a Kitchen Floor {updating the color}
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Did you know I painted my vinyl floor in the fall of 2011 2010? Oh my gosh, it’s been over TWO years? Where does the time go? You can see the before pictures in the original post How I Painted My Vinyl Floor.
The picture to the left shows how it has looked since I updated the island and got new appliances. I’m really glad I didn’t seal the paint because I was ready for a change, and it was fairly easy.
Painting a kitchen floor
Apparently I didn’t take many “in progress” pictures. I used Scotch Blue painter’s tape on each square. The paint I used is my new favorite, Behr Premium Plus Ultra. It is an exterior satin—the color is Honest Abe. ๐
Because of the way I painted the floor originally, I had to skip a row of blue along the way because of taping. This is the way it looked after a few days.
This is how it looks now. The light gray is Empire State.
Well, this is actually how it looks now. I’m not quite finished. I have a few more blue squares to paint. I still can’t believe it’s been over two years! It has held up so well!
This is the next step. To paint this blue wall. I’m thinking gray. Probably the light gray although I love the dark gray, I think it would my my kitchen look too dark. Then I’ll be looking for something new to put on the wall. I would love to add some red to this room.
A dark glazed red like this bench.
I’m really clueless about décor. I’d sort of like to paint this like the bench and hang it on the all, but even if I did, I wouldn’t have a clue if I should put anything else on the wall with it. I’m open to all suggestions.
This light fixture will be changed out very soon to this:
It’s from Home Depot.
I look forward to hearing what you think.
gail
I really like the gray! I recently did an overhaul of all the walls in my condo — lots of greys and grey-blues. The dark walls aren’t as “dark” as you might expect/fear. It’s fun to have the dark accent and then be able to add in lighter pops of color. I have done some bright yellows and corals against the greys. I am excited to see how yours turns out!
Just a thought, paint the wall. Add some accent with white shelves for placing decor.
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/query/Bright-red-accent-wall-in-kitchen-area
That should be paint the wall RED
I like those kitchens with the red. I had thought of painting the island red instead of black. hmmmmm
red wall? I’m not sure I’m ready for that much color. ๐
I love the gray. What a nice update! It looks fab! Dianntha
Nice work, Gail. That piece on the wall… chalkboard of course! or Mod Podge some vintage ads/posters. Gotta say, I really liked the floor with the alternating blue and gray :0)
yeah… I contemplated leaving the floor that way, but after several days I decided I was over the blue. ๐
GREAT idea…he colors are very livable too!
I love the way it came out and I’m sending this to my daughter, she lives in an apartment with a vinyl floor. This is the perfect answer and it looks awesome Gail!
Susan
Sounds like a tedious job, but well worth your efforts…the floors look great!
I’m loving the new floor color. You could make some kitchen signs and bring in that pop of glazed red that you want. And the light fixture is great! Good luck!
Holly,
I already have several signs in my kitchen… what do you mean by
“kitchen signs” ? ๐
love the color update, and LOVE the new light!
Like the new look Gail. A bright red would probably look good too. I’m decorating challenged, so sorry, no creative buzz from me.
Hugs,
Sue
I cannot believe the paint on the floor was that durable! Anyways, I love the idea of vintage signs with red hues to add red. Also you can sew red chair pads and placemats..or paint those chairs red. You can also paint the new light fixture red and if you really wanna go nuts, make all your cabinet knobs red. I also see a wood trim at the top and bottom…paint it red, after you go gray on the walls. That will draw everything together. You are almost inspiring me to tackle some wall painted jobs around here! I hate painting walls but love doing details and decorating. ~Trish
I’m just the opposite Trish–I don’t mind painting but HATE the details and the decorating.
My friend recently painted her kitchen, living room, and hallway Cathedral Grey by Behr. It is the perfect grey (I think anyway) Not too dark, bright, etc. and goes wonderfully with her bright accent colors. ๐