***Giveaway OVER***
It’s the Behr Ultra Paint with Primer Giveaway Week around my little blog-home!
Welcome! Details on lots of ways to enter at the end of this tiny post…but first,
We’ve been doing a bit of a DIY Project this summer! ~All the posts are HERE under All Things Home DIY~ Today it’s…
Beachy Cottage meets Shabby Cottage~The Kitchen Cabinet Edition!
Painting older cabinets can give the kitchen a major face lift. I know I’ve done it two times…
The kitchen doors, cabinets and trim started out stained oak. Our house was built in the 80’s. ‘Nuff said.
We painted and antiqued them at some point…(See the door…)
This was before Behr Ultra Paint with Primer so the labor (2 coats of primer, 2 coats of paint, wipe down with stain, finish with polycleric) was ridiculous. Throughout that original project with the cabinets, doors and trim I could be heard screaming through the house…”As God as my witness I will NEVER paint cabinets again.”
Never say never…(See the old cabinets above? I couldn’t find any really good pics!)
When I started painting the walls in the kitchen I got up close and personal with the trim…it looked awful. I inspected the finish on the cabinets and doors…hummmmm.
The next day I started repainting the kitchen trim, doors and cabinets.
(Yes, I realize there’s a chance I have a physiological “condition” that requires some sort of medication.)
Anyhoo, this time the painting process was different. This time I used Behr Ultra.
With the primer in the paint it was painless. Just 2 coats of paint!
(I very lightly sanded the cabinet door fronts before painting…)
On the fronts of the cabinets I used a thin coat of polycrylic in satin to seal and make cleaning easier. (See more about using Polycrylic HERE)
I used a little foam roller for the bigger areas. The paint goes on like a dream with a foam roller.
And for the trim and smallish places I used my BFF: The Paint Brush. The angled 2″ brush is my go-to size and shape brush. I don’t use painters tape because with this brush I can lay the paint on with perfection…
Ok, maybe not perfection but I keep a wet rag with me to clean up small mistakes and mostly it looks good!
I used my molding, wainscoting and door color on most of the cabinets.
Behr Ultra Sandstone Cove-Semi Gloss
But on some of the bottom row of cabinets I wanted a little fun. So I used one of my 3 true-love colors.
This was custom matched by my Behr Paint Specialist at The Home Depot. Since it’s a custom match it doesn’t have a name but I call it Sea Grass!
I’m going to post the paint code on Friday…
You need to take all the hardware off the cabinet doors before painting. To save money on this little project I thought I’d simply paint the cabinet knobs I already had…I used another one of my 3 true-love paint colors. Also custom matched at The Home Depot.
I call this one Rainy day at the Beach. (Thanks for your suggestions!) I’ll post the paint code on Friday!
I did not take the doors off and I did of course paint the inside of the cabinet doors.
The cabinets look fresh and clean and brightened up the kitchen! It was a pretty quick project that produced a huge result!
Now to the FUN part!!!
How about winning 3 gallons of Behr Ultra Paint with Primer?!
Those ah-mazing people at Behr Paint are sponsoring a fantastic giveaway this week! There are several ways to throw your name in the hat!
*Leave a comment! You can comment once a day and you’re entered once for each comment…that’s 5 times if you give me a shout-out every day!
*Friend me on FB if we aren’t already friends! If we are friends already, put my give-away and URL ( https://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/ ) in your status update! Then leave me another comment telling me you did this & you’ll be entered again!
*Follow me! See the right side-bar and click to follow either through your email or RSS! (your Reader…Google Reader…) Then leave me a comment telling me your a new follower or an old friend!
*If you’re on twitter, Follow me there! And leave me a comment telling me you’re a new follower or that we’ve been Tweet-Peeps for awhile!
*Tweet about our giveaway! You can tweet about it every day (or RT my tweets!) and as long as you leave me a little comment on the blog telling me you helped spread the word, you’ll be entered 1 time for every tweet!
That’s lots of chances to get your sweet names in over and over and over!
In the mean-time…be thinking about a color of Behr Ultra Paint that you’d love to try! If you’re near a Home Depot, just drop in a pull some Behr Ultra paint-cards to take home. Or check out this great Behr website where you can create an account and try out some colors online! It’s really fun but be warned, you could lose an hour or two!
The rest of the week we’ll look around the kitchen! I repainted the cabinets, walls, trim and doors and did a fun project with my pantry door…
Have a day washed in scrumptious color my friends…
xo
I’ll be linking…
You Create , Transformation Thursday!, I’m Lovin It ,
A Fine Craft Guild~DIY Thursday!
Melanie says
August 25, 2010 at 6:28 amGotta try this paint!
Tom Raines says
August 25, 2010 at 6:47 amAWESOME!!
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Rose says
August 25, 2010 at 6:51 amI did repaint my front door using behr with primer and yes, it is as wonderful as you say! Now I need more…
Karen Smith says
August 25, 2010 at 7:11 amLove the kitchen cabinets!
Gabrielle Johnson says
August 25, 2010 at 7:28 amFabulous!!! You make it sound & look so easy!!
I have used Behr Ultra Paint w/primer too and love the coverage, but I have a question when you painted your cabinets.
Besides cleaning any dust off the cabinets, did you have to wash them down before painting? And, when you left the doors on, I see you painted the hinges – I wouldn’t have thought to do that, but it looks great! And what a time saver. Did you also cover the hinges with Polycrylic?
Thanks for sharing!
kathrin says
August 25, 2010 at 7:37 amThe cabinets look fantastic!
Beverly O'Toole says
August 25, 2010 at 7:52 amRobin you never cease to amaze me! This is beautiful! 🙂
Anne Marie says
August 25, 2010 at 7:55 amYour cabinets are fantastic – you amaze me. I wish I had you get up and go. When you did your stair railings, did you use a brush or foam? That has got to be my first projects – my railings are screaming for help!
Julie Garmon says
August 25, 2010 at 8:04 amBeautimuss. I love the cheerful picture of you too. And I adore the antique phone on top–soooo unique. Great idea!
Jane says
August 25, 2010 at 8:13 amAhhh….love the green kitchen cabinets…it all looks so inviting.
Brenda Osborne says
August 25, 2010 at 8:16 amThe kitchen cabinets look beautiful and new! The finish is so smooth and painting the cabinet knobs was better than purchasing new ones.
Having a pretty kitchen makes preparing food more pleasant. : )
You have done a great job and the paint is so easy to use!!!!
You probably need a NEW paintbrush by now………
Keep inspiring others with your talent~
Velvet Walker says
August 25, 2010 at 8:36 amLOVE what Behr Paint has done for your home. My home is so ready for a make over. After seeing all your photos and reading all your advice, I’ll definitely be using Behr Paint. Thanks for sharing. Everything looks GREAT!
Deb says
August 25, 2010 at 9:01 amI am inspired to get out of the 80’s and paint my cabinets. Now, I just need to win the Behr paint.
ann says
August 25, 2010 at 9:08 amSure do wish that this could have been posted two weeks ago…just finished a very labor intensive kitchen paint job with one coat of primer and two coats of paint, yuk, yuk, yuk!! But, there is a glimmer in this story. We still have to paint the beadboarding for the lower half of the walls. I will certainly be making a trip to Home Depot to check out the Behr paint! Thanks so much for posting such an informative post and for what sounds like a great giveaway!
Fondly,
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel
Karen S. says
August 25, 2010 at 9:28 amReady to get started now!!!
Michelle says
August 25, 2010 at 9:37 amWe use Behr paint on all our mission trips requiring painting!! I evenhave a Behr hat so I am familiar with their paint- love it!! I do not do good at painting around my house, I painted 6 years ago and that’s it; so some new paint would inspire me for sure!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Another Day W-My Man =-.
Lenora Gambrell says
August 25, 2010 at 9:45 amYou didn’t? I think I just read your blog a year or so ago when you antiqued the cabinets. Never say never is right! Looks great and sounds like Behr Paint w/primer was much easier and saved you some steps. Love what you have done with the whole house.
.-= Lenora Gambrell´s last blog ..More ways to share =-.
Steph says
August 25, 2010 at 10:21 amGirl, you are a painting fool! I mean that in a good way! 🙂
I keep reading about your experiences with the paint and primer in one and I am getting closer and closer to tackling some much needed projects at my house!
Lou Cinda says
August 25, 2010 at 10:24 amThis paint truly IS the BOMB! I painted my kitchen cabinets (which were oak) with it in May and it was AWESOME! Two coats covered the oak flawlessly!! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! My color was a creamy white called Sail Cloth.
Your kitchen is Stunning!! Magazine worthy stunning!! LOVE the colors!
Lou Cinda 🙂
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Jennifer says
August 25, 2010 at 10:40 amWow your Kitchen looks great. I am going to use this paint for projects in my house. I love to see all that you have done- it makes me think all that I can do.:)
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[email protected] Stroll thru Life says
August 25, 2010 at 10:47 amYour kitchen looks fabulous. I love the colors. What a refreshing idea to have the bottom cabinets a different color. Gorgeous. I would love to have my name thrown in the hat for your giveaway. Hugs, Marty
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[email protected] Stroll thru Life says
August 25, 2010 at 10:47 amYes, I am a follower for a long time. Hugs, Marty
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Vicky says
August 25, 2010 at 10:47 amYou are sending me right over the edge… you painted the bottom different than the top and it looks awesome… who knew you could do that. My one and only question, do YOU come with the paint that I am now convinced I must win 🙂
.-= Vicky´s last blog ..Its about time Madi and Alex =-.
Ann says
August 25, 2010 at 10:52 amThis is the post I have been waiting for! You make it sound so simple. I’ve got to do this for sure! Wish I had used the Behr Primer and Paint on the cabinets I already did. Thank you Robin, you did such a beautiful job!
conniesuzzanne says
August 25, 2010 at 11:07 amI love the paint .It really looks nice . I love lovelove the light on the milk glass. It looks like candles glowing. Inviting and cozy.Great job!
Deb says
August 25, 2010 at 11:29 amI’m repainting our upstairs hall and back stairs so I think I’ve give Behr Ultra a try. My husband tells me we will need 6 gallons, yikes! I love what you have been doing to your home all summer, it has been fun to follow. We live in a Queen Ann Victorian and have been redoing lots getting ready for a 1-1-11 wedding so I need all the time and $ saving tips I can find.
Happy posting.
Deb
Pinky says
August 25, 2010 at 12:01 pmBehr needs to HIRE you, and/or PAY you. You evidently ahve made their paint VERY popular since they can’t keep up with production!!!!!!!!!!!! I say a BIG BONUS is in order for you:):) Your kitchen (well, the whole house) looks FABULOUS!!!! I would love to apint my OAK cabinets (80’s) but my hubby would DIE if I painted wood! I YI YI!!!! It won’t be happening here I know. So….we’ll just MOVE:):) Have a beautiful, colorful day sweet one. Love, Pinky
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
August 25, 2010 at 12:21 pmI love the cabinets!!!! Gorgeous!
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Jen B says
August 25, 2010 at 12:29 pmYour cabinets look great! I’ve used the Behr paint plus primer twice over the last few months and I totally agree, it’s wonderful. One coat coverage is my friend! I’m planning to paint our kitchen cabinets this fall, along with my dad’s kitchen cabinets. I’ll definitely be using this paint. Just a quick question, did you sand the cabinets at all before painting, especially since they had the Polycrylic finish on them? Thanks for sharing a great project and what a fab giveaway!
Lis says
August 25, 2010 at 1:05 pmWe are getting ready to paint our bedroom and we only use Behr Paint + Primer. I have the samples taped to my wall just trying to decide on a color *sigh*! But, oh my, how perfect would this prize be!
Lis says
August 25, 2010 at 1:07 pmI sent you a Facebook friend request, and placed the link to the contest on my most recent status 🙂
Lis says
August 25, 2010 at 1:08 pmNow following you via Google Reader 🙂
Lis says
August 25, 2010 at 1:09 pmFollowing you on Twitter!
Lis says
August 25, 2010 at 1:10 pmI retweeted the contest! 🙂
Ok, that’s all for comments hehe!
Noelle P says
August 25, 2010 at 2:22 pmThat is my absolute favorite paint (I just discovered it when painting the accent wall in my living room RED.) I want to paint my cabinets too and this would be a great opportunity, thank you!
Noelle P says
August 25, 2010 at 2:26 pmI now follow you on Twitter.
Noelle P says
August 25, 2010 at 2:26 pmI follow your emails now!
Noelle P says
August 25, 2010 at 2:26 pmI sent you a friend request on facebook 🙂
Simply Jeannie says
August 25, 2010 at 2:38 pmLooking great and you reminded me of what I needed to do to finish a end table project I am doing… Can you say polycrylic… thanks for the reminder…
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Gina says
August 25, 2010 at 2:47 pmWow, they look great! I love how you painted the bottom cabinets a different color. I just love your color scheme. 🙂
Kat @ Black Kats Design says
August 25, 2010 at 3:06 pmLove the two different colors!
Beth says
August 25, 2010 at 6:04 pmI always have room in my house for more paint
Susan says
August 25, 2010 at 6:13 pmI would love to do this. I think I would have to tie my husband up and put him in a closet to do it though 🙂 What is it with men and wood??? Please toss my name in–I’ve been an email subscriber for some time. If I win, I’ll paint the cabinets and tell my husband it was a stipulation of winning the paint 🙂 Thanks!
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Robin says
August 25, 2010 at 6:26 pmI’ve used the paint with primer recently on a book shelf and a few furniture pieces. I’d love to paint my kitchen cabinets!
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Robin says
August 25, 2010 at 6:27 pmI’m also a follower but I follow you through Blogger, does that count?
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Julie says
August 25, 2010 at 7:04 pmRobin,
I have the same cabinet knobs in my bathroom. Wow!! We have the same taste! Love your blog.
Eileen says
August 25, 2010 at 10:42 pmWow, Robin! I would of never thought to paint the upper and lower cabinets a different color! They look great! Now, you can relax and enjoy all your newly painted rooms. They all look great! :0)
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rose says
August 25, 2010 at 11:44 pmthe kitchen looks great. One day, i need to break down and re do the kitchen. Rose
.-= rose´s last blog ..TRIP TO PARIS-FRANCE =-.
Jackie says
August 26, 2010 at 8:51 amLove the cabinets! Can’t wait to get to mine. You have been one busy lady! Jackie
.-= Jackie´s last blog ..Showers of blessing! =-.
michelle butler says
August 26, 2010 at 9:05 amLeaving a comment so I can win that paint! Robin has made me addictive to this paint. I’m not kidding- I just painted a coffee table red. I need some more cans!
michelle butler says
August 26, 2010 at 9:05 amIn fact, I’m a semi-stalker.
michelle butler says
August 26, 2010 at 9:06 amLet it be known I am a twitter follower and a facebook friend!
My status will be your link all day.
Rhiannon says
August 26, 2010 at 2:27 pmLooks Great! I’m dying to paint my cabinets but they’re NEW not even 3 yrs old. I just dont like the oak color but it came with the house.
jenn says
August 26, 2010 at 2:41 pmyou are gutsy, woman! i wouldn’t have painted my cabinets 2 colors, but it so works! thanks for showing us how to live large with this paint.
Bob in ATL says
August 26, 2010 at 2:47 pmthe Husband is a better man than i to help you with all this!
MichelleH says
August 26, 2010 at 10:22 pmWhat a great redo. I want to paint our cabinets white and the walls Granny Smith apple green. Primer *IN* the paint? Sign me up!
Henria O. says
August 27, 2010 at 6:17 amSeeing your photos is soo making me want to paint!
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August 27, 2010 at 6:17 amNew FB friend!
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August 27, 2010 at 6:18 amNew email subscriber!
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Robin says
August 27, 2010 at 8:02 amGreat cabinet redo. They look great. I love Behr paing and would love to win! My bottom cabinets are very close to the same color as yours 🙂
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Dollys Cherry Heart says
August 27, 2010 at 12:12 pmI love the new look in your kitchen..so bright and fresh!
Smiles, Dolly
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Henria O. says
August 28, 2010 at 12:28 amAlmost made a trip to buy paint today…my husband suggested it! I think I’ll wait just a few days more!
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Autumn Clark says
August 28, 2010 at 8:22 amLooking good! Love that paint color!
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Lisa says
August 28, 2010 at 11:30 pmOh I’m so happy I stumbled across your post as I am just about to repaint my kitchen cabinets! I will give the Behr a try – thank you for the recommendation. Also the Polycrylic – I was hating the thought of using oil paint for endurance, and this seems to be the solution. Much appreciated. Your kitchen looks really fabulous! Love the backsplash and granite tiled countertop.
Stacey says
November 14, 2010 at 9:01 amLove the cabinet redo! I’ve painted mine once and I am getting ready for round #2 as well so winning the paint would be so great! I love the color you chose and would like a similar one…I did wonder if you knew how to add moulding…this is something I am interested in. Thanks for the tips and inspiration! Consider me a new friend and a new follower!
Stacey :o)
Robin says
January 12, 2011 at 12:58 pmI am contemplating painting my kitchen cupboards and I happened upon your post! I love all your colors, etc. How fresh you made everything! I see you say you left your doors on to paint, did you paint right over the hinges? Please let me know! Thanks! Robin
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Lynn says
March 20, 2015 at 12:28 pmHoping to paint my oak cabinets this summer. I also have all my white dishware above the cabinets and put lights up at Christmas. I like the idea of having lights up there permanently. What kind do you use?
Robin says
March 20, 2015 at 4:34 pmLynn, I used rope lights!