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
Love the gray floor. Just beautiful!
I think Grey on the wall would be nice. If you are wanting to put red into the kitchen, you could put it on the backsplash area, the accent wall or the islander (not all, just one area.) I am sure whatever you do will be beautiful; and it will be great when you post “after” pics.
Nova
I’m guessing that I need to do the wall first and then see how it goes from there. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
I admire the hard work and patience behind your painted floors. They’re beautiful, and I’ll be using your fantastic tutorial to paint the ugly brown vinyl floors in my guest bathroom soon (although my husband gave me the strangest look when I mentioned it to him; now I can show him your blog, and he’ll come around!). I wasn’t sure how to figure out the scale I wanted, and your folded newspaper idea is genius. Also, it’s good to know the paint held up so well. I’ve been seeing grey, white, and red a lot lately in room design, and it looks really fresh and contemporary. I’m looking forward to being inspired by the rest of your kitchen update.
Forgot to add that–dark gray base cabinets will make your appliances look more “custom!”
And I lOve your new light selection for the room!
Catherine–again ; D
Nice paint job! Painting a floor is one of those things I consider very brave!
I think the above idea of painting the wall piece with chalkboard paint is great, I love that in a kitchen. I would paint just the inside panels with chalkboard paint and leave the outside a distressed red. But alas, it’s your decision.
Thanks for sharing your project!
Thanks Siggie–I love a great chalkboard… I already have two hanging in the kitchen. ohhhh–one of those is blue…. I guess I need to change that. lol
Gail–I really luv the gray and white floor! Who knew you could paint vinyl floor!?!
Don’t ring my neck for the extra work, but. . .if you paint a darker gray on the base cabinets and leave the wall cabinets white, the red you love so much would be a fabulous punch of color on the island!
Then you can play with all kinds of colors–even seasonally–to refresh the feeling of the room from time to time!
Btw–have you ever considered an overlay of 1/2″ MDF to create a paneled effect over the bead board? Very easy to do and maybe I need to come back for another shopping/workshop visit! ; D
Catherine
ohhh girl! NOT painting the cabinets again. lol but I do see what you are saying. ๐
overlay? hmmmm 1/2″ that seems like a lot of weight and expense. I’m not really seeing what you mean.
We put that tongue and groove up over 30 years ago because the plaster wall was cracking… or I’d take it down. ๐
Oh no–an overlay on TOP of the bead board. Depending on the color you choose to paint, it can look cottage-y to contemporary.
Ya chicken–on the painting the cabs. You could recruit some help (maybe even me)! : )
Cat
I love the changes! That gray is perfect. I think light gray on the wall would be pretty, and that wood piece would make the most perfect message center. There’s even a little ledge in the middle for chalk! I’d say just redo the clock and add some red to it.
I like the idea of adding some red to the clock! ๐
The floor is amazing. I recently painted my kitchen wall a taupe/grey–I really like it. It changes with the light and is a great neutral color.
I love the new gray squares! I think you could bring in red on your table base. It would be fun to paint all the chairs a different color..but I know that is out of your comfort zone ๐ You could add cushions in a fun fabric to compliment the red table base. I like the idea of a darker gray wall. Then you could put floating shelves either in a wood tone {reclaimed} or paint them white. Add art work {thrift shop finds} and decorative dishes to the open shelves to give it depth, texture and some color against the gray. An oversized piece of artwork would be a great statement piece on that wall if you didn’t want to put floating shelves.
Stephanie–you know me really well. Thanks for all those thrifty suggestions. ๐
no cushions because I have two cats.
if I did the shelves, they’d have to be shallow because of seating…then I’d stress over what to put on the shelves like I do in the living room. hehehe
Like the grey floor much better. Paint the wall light grey. Then just put some of your red things there, the bench (if you still have it), some signs, just to see if you like it. The thing about keeping the wall neutral is you can change out the extra accessories whenever you want a new colour.
Love the painted floor – I am shocked that it stood up so well and for as long! looks amazing!
keya
Just an idea for the piano front…paint it the dark glazed red then on the inserts modge-podge some scrap booking paper or fabric that ties the dark red to the new wall color. Finally add a shelf to the bottom for adding decor items such as candles, antique kitchen utensils, or whatever.
thanks for your input! I was actually thinking about putting mirrors in the side inserts. A shelf would have to be narrow because on occasion guests sit back there.