I know it’s been a long time coming. I still have a LOT to do. I did get some stuff done this weekend.
I took care of all these leaves! That was an all day job.
BEFORE
You can see how I painted my cabinets at my posts doors and drawer fronts and prepping/priming the front facings.
I put the upper cabinet doors back on.
Note: no backsplash yet.
You may remember that I opted NOT to paint the inside of the doors or cabinets. Look! I left a piece of tape on. Funny that I don’t see these things until I load the pictures.
I still haven’t touched up that part of the ceiling. I’m waiting till I switch out the light fixture. The current one is VERY large and when I take it down I will have quite a bit of painting to do.
The doors had handles before. I replaced them with knobs.
Another picture of how the inside looks.
These are the knobs I got. Quite a bargain, huh?
Look at the savings! $81.90
I mopped the floor about 6 times, the first time with soap and Mr. Clean. Each time after that was with plain water to make sure all the soap was removed. After that, I used TSP on it. It really was quite dull when I got finished. However, this vinyl floor never had a high gloss to it.
After 1 coat of primer.
Another view. You can see the finished floor in my post How I Painted My Vinyl Floor
Now for some good news. I’m going to be a …. mother-in-law! Ohhh, I hope I won’t be the dreaded kind! Andy asked, Jamie said yes! I am so happy to welcome Andy into the family! You can leave Jamie a comment below or on her page at Owl Really.
ain’t life grand!
gail
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Heather@dorilukedesigns.com
I am in love with your new cabinets! Thats one of my upcoming BIG projects, I think we have nearly the same cabinet doors. I am finishing up my bathroom cabinets before I attempt the kitchen..Ive been using brush and foam roller, what a PAINT. Might need to seriously go for a sprayer!
Anonymous
Well done Gail! Your kitchen looks lovely!!
Sue
thorman@mac.com
patty
i painted my vinyl kitchen floor at least 7 years ago and it turned out great. i'm putting my house on the market in spring and am now putting down vinyl again. i did my floor in a wedgewood blue and white checkerboard pattern as well as my guest bath. i think you will enjoy the results you get
Suzanne@Meridian Road
Congratulations, Mother in Law! It's not a hard job~as long as I feed my son in law and tell him he's wonderful, we get along fine. And he is wonderful.
Your kitchen looks like a million bucks! I can't wait to see the finished floor.
Iris @ Treasuring the Journey
Your kitchen looks AMAZING! I know you are so proud of how it is turning out! š ~Iris~
Corn in my Coffee-Pot
Gail-
Your kitchen is looking great- can't wait to see how the the floor turns out. I want to paint my kitchen floor too.
I am curious... over your sink the header board has scroll work in the first picture; but the positioning of the camera in all your after photos make it appear straight now. Is it just the angle or did you replace the scrolled board with a straight piece.
It's driving me mad... I need to know! ha!
Denise
Wow great job on the cabinets, they look beautiful you made the right choice to paint them. I love the look of the knobs and for that price I love them even more! Trying to wait patiently for the next reveal, it's a lot of hardwork for you but what satisfaction you will get when you are finished.
Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt
The stove hood looks AMAZING! Yes it was lovely but the paint really adds dramatic fierceness! I think the paint adds such a drama to it that it is shaperned by the paint job. I heart it. I love how it is all coming together. Seriously I did a double take with the hood. AMAZING!
Cheers~
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EmTea Designs
It's looking amazing! You are inspiring me to start mine soon š
rosie
Wow!!! Our kitchens could be twins-I had honey oak cabinets that I just (barely) finished painting white (for the uppers) and then green for the base cabinets. I am totally intrigued about the floor-would love to hear more about what you are doing.
your kitchen is so pretty! Come visit mine-you will feel right at home since even the cabinet style is the same!!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
what a difference!!! the cabinets are so much brighter and airier feeling! and i can't wait to see how that floor turns out. what is TSP?
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
what a difference!!! the cabinets are so much brighter and airier feeling! and i can't wait to see how that floor turns out. what is TSP?
Kathy
Oh Gail, your kitchen is look FAB! You've done such a great job painting your cabinets. Can't wait to see how the floor looks all gussied up!
Congrats to Jamie and Andy! Yay, now you get to help plan a wedding!
junkermidge
Wow, Gail, your kitchen is really coming together! It looks awesome! You are doing such a great job with it. Congrats on your daughter's engagement. I'm in the same situation -- my daughter Becky got engaged to Aaron about a month ago. The first one for me too. Oh boy.
Midge
Debbie
I love those cabinets! You were very brave to jump in there and paint them but they look fantastic.
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal
Congrats to you on your MIL status! And to Jami too š Has a date been set?
The kitchen is looking great. I can't wait to see the floor finished. Great new knobs too!
Suzanne
You must be so excited about how the kitchen is coming together. It is beautiful! I love the white cabinets. I've spent the last few minutes reading all about the methods you used in painting them. Thank you so much for sharing the details with us. Congratulations to your family as well with the engagement!
Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack
First off, congrats to you and your daughter. How exciting!
Your kitchen is coming along beautifully! What a smooth finish. I went back to the tutorial. Phew... lots of work but totally worth every minute! Look forward to the final reveal! We have cherry cabinets but a very tiny kitchen so I'm thinking of painting them white or cream to open it up. I'll be popping back for inspiration!
Jill
The cabinets look great and you're so brave for painting the floor too!!
SandyQuilts
Congrats on your future MIL status. Yahoo
Well I didn't believe just painting the fronts would work but you are RIGHT they are great. Thanks.
Painting the floor ... WOW can't wait to read about that venture.
Midwest Cottage and Finds!
Gail,
I knew the cabinets would look marvelous! You must be so proud. You are such an inspirationā¦You truly are the picture of āIf there is a will there is a way! Keep on what you are doing because we ALL love it!
Chris
Shannon @ Quarry Orchard
The kitchen is looking great! I have faith that you'll get it done š Or at least 'done enough'.
And, CONGRATS!!!!! To you and Jamie!
Monica
You are painting the floor? do you have a tutorial on that? can't wait to see how it turns out! if it looks half as good as the cabinets than it will be awesome!!
Proper Prim
Gail first off let me congratulate you on becoming a MIL... I am sure you will be the best ever. That is so exciting for you, Jamie and Andy. You will have lots of fun planning the big day I am sure.
The kitchen looks fabulous... I love how the wood grain still came through... you did an amazing job on the painting, I agree with Rose looks so professional. Can't wait to see what you are doing to the floor. Love the knobs too, great deal... don't you love it when they tell you how much you save... that just gives me the biggest thrill. I never tell you what I spend but I always tell you what I saved...lol
Have a great week sweetie, can't wait to see the rest.
Hugs, Deb
Carmen at Primcatshouse
Oh wow! What a transformation! Looks great!
Camen and the Primcats
My Cottage Charm
Hey sweet lady! I am so excited that you're getting a new son! š Yay, it's a boy! š lol
Your kitchen is looking amazing!!! Wish I could have come over earlier in the day Friday, I would have come in and helped you paint...or at least raked some leaves! š
You got an amazing deal on those knobs, and they're really cute too. A lot of times they only mark down the stuff no one would want, but those are really really cute! š
Mom loves your handy work! I'm supposed to go over one day this week and put all her pretty stuff in them...I'll snap some pics for ya while I'm there. š
TTYl sweet lady
Hugs!
A Pretty Pastime
Oh Gail! Congratulations! I am SO excited for you and Jamie and Andy!
Your cabinets look like they were professionaly done. What a difference. I love the new look! Can't wait to see the floor.
Congratulations again!
Katy
Laurie at Turner Farm
It is looking great ~ what a job ~ that is a lot of work lady! You'll be rewarded in the end with a beautiful new kitchen!!! And Congratulations ~ what fun planning a wedding can be.
Coleen's Corner
Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be the lovable kind of mother-in-law : ) Your kitchen is really coming along nicely! I'm really interested in this project of yours because it's what I need to do too. Your cupboards are beautiful! I wan to to the same, but my cupboards are so plain... handmade plywood numbers with no personality whatsoever.
kathie
The kitchen is looking fabulous, Gail!!! And congratulations!!! You could NEVER be a dreaded mother-in-law š Now you have a wedding to plan!
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic
Yay Jamie and Andy! I'm so happy for you! š
Gail, your kitchen is beautiful! The cabinets look like they were professionally painted. Kudos to you for taking your time and doing it right. Love your new knobs too.
Can't wait to see how that floor comes out next.
Have a great day,
Rose
jen @ {decor junkie}
Your kitchen is coming along great! I can't wait to see it when it's all done! What a difference that white paint makes!
Natosha
Wow your kitchen is looking GREAT! I know white is what everyone is doing right now but I really think it helped open up our tiny tiny tiny kitchen! Great job š