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Spring Inspired Paint

Colour Combinations for

Your Home

By Sammuel Patrick

Spring season is all about colours and there isn't any other season that can influence wall colour combinations as brilliantly as this season does. You can experiment with every possible colour within your home and match it to the appeal of spring season. Don't believe us? Below we have talked about some classic wall colour combinations that will never fade away keeping the charm of your abode alive and intact forever.

Lavender and white: Orchids, tulips or stocks, the colour lavender woos every person and dominates spring season. It looks best with white when it comes to walls, so can bring out a combination of the purple delicate flowers with exotic lilies and we are sure you will not go wrong with them. Also lavender is a light colour so you can play around safely with it. Any room will get an airy and free-flowing feeling with such a colour combination. To match up the wall paints you will not have problems finding the perfect furniture and furnishings as you can practically team any basic wooden furniture piece to match up this wall paint combination.

Green and yellow: The colour yellow is for sunshine and many beautiful flowers bloom in this hue right from sunflower, roses and even daffodils; you cannot escape their mesmerizing charm. This colour when combined with green, the colour of nature gives an illuminating effect. Imagine having breakfast in a sunny room having the feeling of soaking the sunlight with greenery around; that's what exactly such colour combinations can make you feel like right within your own home. Whether you want a Matt effect or want to give your walls a glam finish by using gloss effect paint, your choice will be well taken care off. With paint companies coming up with numerous options for people to choose in endless hue choices it has now become possible to create walls that are no less than masterpieces.

Beige and pink: Creams and pinks always go well together and can be the perfect colour combination for a girl's room. But this does not mean you cannot paint any other room with the colour pink. It brings in the effect of arbutus, the innocence of a daisy and the delicateness of flowering almond. This combination elegantly conveys simplicity and yet looks truly stylish. A hind of beige with the rosy pink effect will just be a perfect spring for you.

Seasons keep changing as change is the nature's rule. We can hold the seasons and their charm within our homes for a bit longer by making use of colours. Any home is lifeless without colours, so why not use them and let the seasons make way in our home completely. Not a bad idea we say and if you have tried this before you surely know how it feels.

Many paint companies offers various types of paints, colour and colour combinations to paint your home.

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Painting Kitchen Cupboards

Painting Kitchen Cupboards With Formica Doors

By Jordy Christo

One of the fastest ways to brighten up the most used room in the home is by painting the kitchen area. For years people who buy and flip homes have remodeled cupboards on the fly by applying a new coat of paint to them. When done correctly, this can be a great way upgrade the look of things.

You may want to consider replacing your existing flat doors with raised panel ones. I would recommend that you find a cabinet manufacturer in your area to order them from. It would be a good idea to consider having them install the new ones because there are a few tricky things involved in the process.

Tools & Materials Needed

-Putty Knife
-Drop Cloths
-Airless Industrial Paint Sprayer (obtained from a rent-all business)
-Paint Designed to Adhere to Formica Surfaces (primer & topcoat)
-220 Grit Sand Paper
-Wood Filler
-Masking Tape
-Paint Brushes and Roller
-Phillips Screwdriver
-Plenty of Rags
-Paint Respirator Mask

Be sure to set aside plenty of time to complete the project without being rushed. The more time you spend in the preparation process-the better your Formica kitchen cabinets will look when you have finished painting the cupboards.

Steps for Repainting Formica Kitchen Cabinets and Doors

 

1. Put the drop cloths in place. Remove all of the hardware (handles or Knobs) from the cupboard doors.


2. Take the doors off of the cabinets. If you have European hinges, you may NOT even need the Phillips screwdriver for this step. Check to see if there is a release tab on the backside of the hinge. If so, pull up on the tab and the hinge should release from the mounting plate.


3. Remove the hinges from the doors.


4. Clean all surfaces with a mild solution of soap and water that are going to be painted. Thoroughly dry off all of the areas that you have washed.


5. Fill all holes that you intend to eliminate and chipped areas with the wood filler. Allow the filler to completely dry before sanding.


6. Lightly sand all of the surfaces of the cupboard door and cabinets with the 220 sandpaper that will be painted. Wipe all of the dust off of the cabinets and doors.


7. Set up an area where you can spray the primer on the backside of the cupboard doors, preferable outside. Give them one mild coat of primer.


8. While the back of the doors are drying, apply primer to the Formica cabinets using the roller and brush. When you are finished, the doors should be ready for a second coat of primer.


9. Repeat the process of painting the kitchen cupboards and doors with the primer until all areas have had two coats applied. Once the primer is completely dry, you may lightly sand all areas where ever necessary.


10. Paint two finish coats on the cupboards and the doors.


11. Hang the doors on the cabinets and insert the drawers back into their proper locations.


12. Install the old or new handles/knobs on the cabinet doors.

 

It is advisable to not clean the kitchen cupboards for at least four days to allow plenty of time for the paint to completely cure.

Our company has used a product called Cabinet Rescue for painting plastic laminate cabinets on many occasions. As previously mentioned, just check with your local hardware store professionals to find a product that is designed for refinishing Formica cupboard surfaces.

For more professional tips on painting kitchen cupboards check out the Fix My Cabinet website athttp://fixmycabinet.com.

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