Ideas for painting kitchen

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Painted kitchen ideas are versatile and enduringly popular. One of the most appealing and varied finishes for kitchen cabinetry, paint lends itself to both the classic looks of the traditional kitchen and to crisply modern linear designs.  

Choose kitchen ideas to suit your style, whether your home is period or contemporary, country or urban. And you can always re-paint if you want a change or update in the future. 

Whether you opt for in-frame, Shaker-style or a modern handle-less kitchen design, paint adds a subtle reference to the past. 'When we commission furniture, we tend to look back at our history,' says kitchen designer Oliver Peake. 'Painted cabinetry has elements of tradition, even if you design it in a modern style, and most of us feel comfortable with that timeless quality.'

Painted kitchen ideas

Keen to update your kitchen without blowing the budget? A creative use of paint is one of the simplest design tricks to achieve a bold and interesting space. Paint can provide a transformative effect in a relatively short amount of time and there are many ways to use paint to get a stylish, modern look. The advantage of paint is the almost limitless choice of kitchen color ideas, allowing you free rein to express yourself, whether through painted kitchen cabinet ideas or whole-room schemes.

Our collection of painted kitchen ideas will provide you with even more inspiration.

1. Go for a wraparound, neutral look 

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Cream kitchen ideas are warmer than white, with added depth. In fact, top-to-toe painted kitchen ideas in neutrals can be extremely effective and far more interesting than you might imagine. 

‘The key is to introduce small elements of visual interest to entice the eye,’ says Richard Moore, creative director, Martin Moore . 

‘Incorporating a variety of finishes and materials will help layer and add texture to a neutral kitchen. For example, gold or brass fittings lend warmth, dark countertops achieve a sense of contrast and glass or antiqued glass backsplashes help to reverberate light around the room.’ 

With neutral cabinetry effectively providing a blank canvas, it’s easy to switch-up accessories and be creative with artwork and upholstery.

2. Use contrasts to help add depth 

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‘Using a dark, high-statement wall color is a great way add depth, while providing a dramatic back-drop for your kitchen cabinetry to contrast against,’ says Rhian Williams, kitchen designer, Harvey Jones .  

Painted kitchen ideas using contrasting colors on walls and cabinetry can have a divisive effect that’s counterproductive in a small space. However, in a large kitchen with high ceilings like this one, pitching pale painted kitchen cabinetry against dark surroundings serves to bring the ceiling down and makes everything feel cozier. 

‘Pale cabinetry, countertops and flooring will balance bold contrasting colors on the walls to prevent the darker shades dominating, whilst instantly brightening the overall scheme,’ adds Williams.

3. Use varying tones of the same color

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Painting cabinetry in varying tones is a sophisticated way to differentiate without descending into chaos. 

‘Choose no more than three colors and think about where you’d like to draw attention,’ advises Tom Howley, design director, Tom Howley . 

‘Use the boldest color on the focal point of the kitchen, perhaps a decorative cooker hood, a kitchen island or an impressive double pantry. Then use lighter tones over the rest of the cabinetry, enhancing and contrasting with the core statement tone. 

'To boost spaciousness, reserve your lightest shades for the highest points, like wall cabinets, and use deeper hues below eye level to ground the space.’

Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball's Color Curator says: 'The use of dark tones on floor-standing units creates a modern look with a nod to tradition. But it pays to be wary of using strong color on wall-hung units, which can make the kitchen feel claustrophobic, so I tend to paint them the same color as the walls. Darker kitchen cabinet ideas against lighter walls is the easiest way to add instant impact and be right on trend.'

4. Make the kitchen island the focal piece

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As central pieces, island units are prime targets for a color shift – and alone can be effective painted kitchen ideas. 

‘Best of all, they generally represent a smaller surface area, making islands the perfect candidates for a color switch-up, as and when you please,’ adds George Miller, home designer at Neptune .  

‘One of the most popular routes is to pick an uplifting color for the kitchen island and set it against cooler, neutral tones on the perimeter cabinetry.’ 

The idea is to really make the island color sing, so choose a darker backdrop for extra definition. Using a different countertop on the island will also help it stand proud.

5. Break up expanses of block color 

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Painted kitchen ideas can be supremely subtle. Adding a splash of color inside open storage helps break up large expanses of block color and creates extra visual interest on floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. 

Here, design studio Forbes Rix has carried the warming tones of Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal from the freestanding table to the high-level display alcoves for a beautifully cohesive color link. Installing concealed LEDs within the alcoves makes the aubergine tones glow, providing warm mood lighting after dark. 

A similar effect can also be achieved using glazed wall cupboards with brightly painted interiors, or even behind solid doors for a surprise color hit upon opening.

6. Inject bold color for a striking look 

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‘When planning paint schemes, we generally choose the dominant kitchen color first, to anchor the space and give a sense of calmness. We then look at colors that will pop, to make the whole scheme more dynamic and give it an effortlessly striking look,’ explains interior designer Natalie Forbes, co-director of Forbes Rix . 

Where you put the pop of color depends on just how much impact you want to achieve. Here, Forbes Rix has embraced Farrow & Ball’s India Yellow on a floor-to-ceiling freestanding cupboard, but for a subtler approach, keep the brightness to lower levels. 

‘We recommend a maximum of three colors to keep it from becoming too busy,’ adds Forbes.

7. Take a subtle two-tone approach 

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‘One of our favorite methods for adding interest to hand painted kitchens is via a subtle two-tone palette,’ reveals Jane Stewart, design director, Mowlem & Co London .  

This, of course, can apply to cabinetry and walls – or to cabinetry alone, with the two tones differentiating upper and lower cabinetry or wall cabinetry versus the kitchen island.

'Two-tone kitchens are distinctive yet timeless and can be as simple as using slightly darker tones on the lower units and lighter on those above. Lovely and intriguing interplays of light can then result, at any time of day. This very discreet effect is particularly suited to the lighter shades of green or blue, but also to taupes and corals, browns and purples. 

'We often take inspiration from chromatic color wheels devised by paint specialists like Paint & Paper Library or Farrow & Ball, especially their heritage’ palettes.’

8. Use an immersive color-wash look

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Considering dramatic painted kitchen ideas? Carrying a strong cabinet color onto the walls requires commitment but the payoff can be big, especially in a small space. This immersive color-washing method, which blurs the lines between cabinetry and walls, is a well-practised technique for boosting the sense of space. It can also give classical kitchen designs a modern edge.

'Because we spend so much time in our kitchens, many of us want them to feel less like rooms just to cook in and more like rooms to live in. This has led to a huge fashion for using the same color on both the units and the walls. A scary thought, but incredibly effective in not only making a really special space, but one that feels bigger than it actually is as the units "melt" into the walls,' says Joa Studholme at Farrow & Ball.

Here, painting out the tongue and groove panelling in the same mustard yellow as the cabinetry allows the two substantial wall cabinets to recede into the background. The crisp white window frame and ceramic sink, directs the eye outside, further enhancing the feeling of spaciousness.

For an even more impactful look, take the look to the ceiling for your kitchen ceiling ideas.

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Color blocking is a painted kitchen trend taken from the fashion industry that involves using blocks of strong color to heighten impact. 

‘Using bold blocks of color is a great way to accentuate key elements of a kitchen design, and freestanding display cabinets in particular offer a good opportunity to introduce beautiful vibrant colors into the mix,’ says Charlie Smallbone, founder of Ledbury Studio . 

‘If you’re using two strong tones in a small kitchen, it’s important to block those colors into different areas, using pale neutrals between for moments of calm, rather than put too much color in one sightline.’ 

10. Dare to go dark

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Black kitchen ideas have seen a rise in popularity, the very latest in kitchen trends. Often overlooked as purely an accent color, black painted walls, cabinetry and countertop ideas are having something of a moment. Black as a painted kitchen idea becomes liveable, luxe and inviting with textured woods adding rustic, homely charm.

However, if you want your space to be impactful but timeless, black and white kitchen ideas, where black is used as a focal color in painted kitchens, is a safer choice.

11. Choose grey painted kitchen ideas for an elegant finish

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When planning your painted kitchen ideas, start by considering the room’s size and design and choice of flooring. Soft neutral shades are easy to live with in even the smallest spaces, while on-trend grey kitchens can look coolly architectural in a modern room, or warm and inviting when teamed with wood. Large rooms with lots of natural light can support a bolder paint color choice.

'Grey kitchens paired with shades of pink work just as well and will add extra character. It is, however, important not to contrast these colors with a white ceiling which will make the walls look darker,' advises Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball's Color Curator.

12. Highlight an accent color with painted kitchen ideas

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Color is a powerful design tool – not only can it completely alter the mood of a kitchen, but how much or how little you add will affect which parts of the room you’re drawn towards.  

The rule of thumb is to use color sparingly and in clearly defined areas: they should serve a purpose rather than be used at random. Go for a basic color and then use another to accent certain areas. 

Alternatively, try corresponding pairs, such as shades of green or blue. If you want to save on kitchen cabinets painting costs, play with natural tones and add a more vibrant color to certain elements – for example a shelf, a sideboard or a bench.

'Consider painting one element – a section of tall cupboards, perhaps – in a strong color, and then pick that up in your choice of kitchen lighting ideas, cushions or chairs,' says Scott Nicholson, MD of Chamber Furniture . 

'Painting all the other cabinets in a softer, more muted color will provide balance, and works better than a whole room in a strong color,' he adds.

13. Layer blues for your painted kitchen ideas

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One of the most popular painted kitchen ideas is to layer different tones of the same color. Soft blues are a timeless choice for the kitchen, working just as well on classic cabinetry as more modern doors. They echo hues of the natural world, making them perfect for a kitchen that looks out onto a garden or striking views. 

Try balancing a delicate, icy blue with a calming, stronger tone for warmth and wow, like in this blue kitchen.

14. Dare to consider red painted kitchen ideas

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Darker shades, such as mossy greens, indigo blues and graphite grays, will add drama to a design – but deep red kitchen ideas are having a moment, too. 

Make deep shades work in almost any size of space by softening the effect. A scrubbed pine table or wall art helps to offset block color in a painted kitchen, while you can bring in extra warmth with industrial-style lighting and metal stools.

15. Go green – for a look that's on trend but timeless

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Green kitchen ideas are having a moment, but there's longevity there, too. Fresh, cool green can create a relaxing atmosphere in any room. It is associated with nature, outdoors, growth and creativity and, as it is such an organic shade, it is very easy to live with. 

The important thing is to pair green painted kitchen ideas, whatever hue you choose, with the right accent color to create a feeling of flow throughout a room. 

A beautiful green kitchen that shows how kitchen art ideas can enhance your chosen paint color, with a beautiful display area of paintings, this green paint works well with the warming wood and marble, creating a space that feels both luxurious and relaxed.

16. Enhance space with white painted kitchen ideas

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For a classic, timeless look, white kitchen ideas can't be beaten, with a little lift of color in accessories able to cheer up the room instantly. Painted kitchen ideas work well for timeless schemes, and of course, can be updated at a later stage if you’re confident enough with a paintbrush.

'White kitchens make the room feel light, but in order to trick the eye into making the kitchen feel super light and airy, you could consider using a much stronger color in the hall or room that precedes it. Passing from a darker color to a lighter one will make your kitchen feel even bigger and lighter,' advises Farrow & Ball 's Color Curator, Joa Studholme.

17. Add a surprise to your painted kitchen ideas

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'Little bits of unexpected color can make you smile, and we can enhance our kitchens with the use of strong color, even if only in the smallest of spaces,' says Farrow & Ball's Joa Studholme.

;If you open your mug cupboard to discover some unexpected color or pattern it can’t fail to make you smile. And don’t forget that you don’t have to look at it all the time. Most of the time the door will probably be firmly shut.'

What color paint is best for kitchens?

The best color paint for kitchens largely comes down to your space. Larger, well-lit spaces can take darker colors, while smaller ones benefit from lighter ones. The most popular kitchen paint colors by far – worth noting if you are selling up soon – are white, cream, grey, blue and green. 

Is painting kitchen cabinets a good idea?

Painting kitchen cabinets is a good idea and can transform a space – if you can commit to doing it well. Ideally, a professional decorator will come in, remove any parts that can be removed and paint or spray-paint them on a flat surface for a neat, seamless finish. You can learn how to paint kitchen cabinets yourself easily, but bear in mind that thorough preparation and a perfect technique is key to success.

As the Deputy Editor of Livingetc's print version, Busola Evans works across both the physical magazine and digital and specializes in kitchens, bathrooms and projects. She is an expert at explaining how to improve, extend and convert your home. Prior to her current role, she was Associate Editor on both Livingetc and Homes & Gardens, where she authored kitchen and bathroom articles. Busola has also written for The Guardian, The Sunday Times Magazine and Grazia, and was an interiors columnist for the London Evening Standard's ES Magazine.

Wall design in the kitchen - 50 photos of interior ideas

Contents

• 1. Features of wall decoration by yourself
• 2. Color solution
• 3. Paint
• 4. Wallpaper
• 5. Plaster
  • 5.1. Under stone
  • 5.2. Aged walls
  • 5.3. Concrete
  • 5.4. Sgraffito
• 6. Wood trim
  • 6.1. Natural wood
  • 6.2. MDF panels
  • 6.3. Laminate
• 7. Ceramic
• 8. Accent wall ideas
• 9. Video:

The kitchen is a non-living room, but many people spend quite a large part of their time in this room. Often the kitchen also serves as a dining and living room. Thanks to the wide range of building materials on the market, there are plenty of opportunities to realize even the most complex projects. Due attention should be paid to the design of the walls in the kitchen, as this is the largest finishing surface that sets the tone for the interior of the entire room.

Modern materials allow you to create real masterpieces in the kitchen

Special features of wall design yourself

If you do the wall decoration in the kitchen with your own hands, then it is worth remembering a few features that can affect the final result.

1. Implementing even the most complex and unusual project, you need to remember the purpose of the room, convenience, practicality and ergonomics.
2. Since the room is often damp, various pollution and high temperatures, it is necessary to use materials that have moisture and fire resistance, resist mechanical stress and pollution, or treat surfaces with special compounds.
3. Before purchasing all the necessary materials, it is better to draw up an estimate. This will help to calculate all unforeseen expenses, not to forget anything, to calculate an approximate plan of action.
4. It is important to know the manufacturers, read reviews about them, as low-quality materials will not only not last long, but can also be detrimental to health. Unscrupulous manufacturers often use toxic raw materials to save money.

You can create a spectacular interior with your own hands using ordinary wall paint

Color

Before you decide on the style and method of decorating the walls, you should think about what color you want to see your kitchen in. Each color has a certain effect on the psycho-emotional state of a person, so this issue must be approached responsibly. Consider the main shades:

1. Red color stimulates the nervous system and appetite, gives determination and strength, invigorates;
2. Blue calms, promotes concentration;
3. Orange amuses, evokes positive thoughts, sets in a creative way;
4. Yellow encourages intellectual work;
5. Green will create an atmosphere of spirituality;
6. Interior with the use of purple or its shades for the walls in the kitchen will add romance.

Peach shades help to create a cozy atmosphere in the kitchen interior

Paint

Painting the walls with paint is an economical option, but that doesn't mean the kitchen will look cheap. The right color scheme will help visually expand the space or add light, add extravagance to the style or recreate a calm atmosphere. The ideas in the photo will help you choose a kitchen design made by painting the walls with water-based paint.

• Light and pastel colors will make it possible to visually expand the space, add a feeling of a sunny day to the room.
• Saturated and dark shades will help correct uneven walls in some places.
• The combination of dark and light colors with the help of contrast can make the room more square or rectangular.

The yellow color of the walls in the kitchen gives a sunny mood

Tip! If you make three walls light and the wall of the working area dark, then you can visually expand the space, making the workplace more practical, since pollution will be less noticeable on a dark wall.

White wall color is considered the most versatile and fits perfectly into the interior of the kitchen

Decorating the walls in the kitchen with your own hands using paint includes many options. There is an erroneous opinion that this technique involves one-color smooth walls without any pattern. Thanks to materials with different textures and tools that recreate the pattern, you can make a photo-like kitchen wall design that compares to any interior from a professional magazine. The advantage of this finish is that you do not have to carry out almost no preliminary work.

Lime shade of the walls makes the interior bright and fresh

wallpapers

Wallpaper is the most popular wall covering. Due to the variety of textures, materials and palettes, they are found in almost every home. The design of the walls in the kitchen with wallpaper will save time. This finish offers many solutions and options, allows you to unfold your imagination. In addition to the well-known paper, non-woven, vinyl, acrylic wallpaper, there are many types of liquid, textile, metal, fiberglass, natural. Amazing pictures can be recreated with the help of photo wallpapers.

Wallpapering is the easiest and most effective way to decorate your kitchen walls

An unusual interior of the kitchen will help to make a wall on which wallpaper with built-in LED lighting will shine. Photos of these and other unusual wallpapers constantly appear on the pages of specialized magazines and websites. Thanks to the development of technology, many unusual samples have appeared. You can purchase interactive wallpapers that respond to touch; samples with digital printing or visual illusions; imitating other textures - fur, velvet, leather, marble, etc.

Wallpaper with floral or fruit print will look great in the kitchen

Plaster

There are four types of plaster, differing in composition: acrylic, silicate, silicone, mineral. To finish the walls of the kitchen with plaster, it is better to use an acrylic sample. This material is environmentally friendly, easy to paint, dries quickly, does not require a perfect surface and is moisture resistant. It is more difficult to choose the application technique and brand, since there are many varieties offered to the consumer. Next, we will consider the most popular wall design options in the kitchen with a photo.

Venetian plaster in the interior of the kitchen looks very organic and luxurious

Do-it-yourself wall design features in the kitchen using plaster:

1. Not the most economical option;
2. Requires careful preparatory work;
3. It is necessary to use a primer, which will reduce the consumption of plaster, prevent the appearance of fungus and insects;
4. The more relief the surface, the greater the consumption of the final coat;
5. Drying period lasts more than two weeks.

Stone effect

This kitchen wall decoration with decorative plaster is also called Venetian, or Venetian plaster. The composition of this finishing material includes natural stone chips (jasper, marble, onyx, malachite, granite, etc.). Such a coating will easily add pathos to the room and make an aristocratic dining room out of the kitchen. Applied smooth or embossed.

Antique walls

Coating with bark beetle relief, craquelure, etc. creates the effect of aging, therefore it is often used in varieties of country style. The design of walls with this property in the kitchen can be easily recreated with your own hands using a coating that contains capsules that burst after application and provide abrasion.

Concrete

This plaster, imitating bare concrete walls, is used to decorate walls or parts of them in a high-tech or industrial kitchen with your own hands. The original option is art concrete - this is the same concrete-like plaster, only in various bright colors for every taste and style.

Sgraffito

Represents relief plaster with drawing accurate patterns or drawings through a stencil. The pattern can be a different color from the main background.

Tip! The plaster in the work area can be covered with a transparent wall panel.

Wood trim

Walls decorated with wood look fashionable and environmentally friendly. This solution is suitable for eco-style, country, provence or modern.

Natural wood

Wood is a good heat and sound insulating material, strong, durable, environmentally friendly. Easily combined with other textures. As a rule, the decoration of the walls of the kitchen with wood looks very authentic, reminiscent of a country house, made with clapboard or board. The source material must be coated with a special compound to ensure the durability of the cladding. A more unusual look is given to the wall by round saw cuts, with which the surface is laid out. The tree can cover the entire area or be used as a decorative element.

MDF panels

To finish the walls of the kitchen with MDF panels, you should choose laminated samples, since the panels are made from woodworking waste. The production of this material lies in the fact that wood raw materials are pressed under high temperature without other binders. Thanks to this, the panels are very environmentally friendly. Other pluses:

1. Easy installation;
2. Low price;
3. Mounting possible in vertical, horizontal and diagonal positions;
4. Space for cables and wires between wall and panels;
5. Sound insulation;
6. Resistance to mechanical damage;
7. Wide range of colors and patterns.

There are glossy, painted and veneered types of panels. Finishing the walls of the kitchen with MDF panels in the photo gives the feeling of a wooden room. The design of the kitchen made of painted MDF can be seen in the photo. Despite the durability of the paint, these panels are not toxic. Well laundered from pollution. They have a bright appearance.

Kitchen design with MDF panels in the photo using 3D panels looks luxurious. This is a new trend in the field of cladding panels. Thanks to the three-dimensional pattern, the impression of a relief surface is created.

Do-it-yourself MDF kitchen is simple and economical. For a more daring solution, you can purchase panels of different colors and try to complete some complex project. You can peep the design idea on various photos of finishing the kitchen with MDF panels. The disadvantages of this lining are flammability, deformation from moisture.

Laminate

Quite often, photos began to appear where the kitchen walls were finished with laminate. A positive feature of this material is that the laminate looks as beautiful as MDF, but it costs less. This is a practical, easy to install, durable option with a wide palette of colors. Such wall decoration with laminate looks like a good, expensive tree, in no way inferior in appearance to expensive materials. Not only in the photo is it difficult to distinguish from a tree.

Ceramic

Finishing with tiles, decorative bricks or ceramic panels will allow you to forget about repair work for a long time. It is a durable material, resistant to moisture, fire, light, destruction. By laying out one wall or part of it with decorative bricks, you will get the impression of a piece of the building sticking out from under the finish. This technique is often used in lofts. Kitchen wall design with tiles. Photo of their decoration.

Wall decoration with ceramic panels is faster than with tiles or bricks. It looks very impressive, emphasizing the clarity of the lines.

Accent wall ideas

The design of the walls in the kitchen must be bright, but discreet, accentuated, but not intrusive - so that it is possible to be near it. Some techniques cannot be applied to the entire room, otherwise the kitchen will look untidy and tasteless. Sometimes it is enough to decorate unusually only one of the walls so that the interior is transformed.

• The mirror surface is an unusual wall design in the kitchen above the dining table, but very bright. In this way, you can visually expand the space, add light, highlight the refectory area.
• Wall decor in the kitchen with cutting boards looks cozy even in the photo. Boards and other kitchen utensils create homely warmth and the impression of work boiling around.
• Clock design or kitchen wall decoration with padlocks, old big keys, decorative plates will create the impression of a hut or a fabulous house.
• Wall design for the kitchen looks more luxurious if instead of objects on the wall there are paintings, pots with fresh flowers.
• Stained glass. By installing a stained-glass window opposite a plain wall, you will get a wonderful picture of the rays, and the room will be filled with bright colors.
• Stone. Spreading vast areas with natural stone is an expensive pleasure, but the atmosphere will turn out to be too gothic. But to make slopes with such material is the right decision.
• An original solution would be to give paints into the hands of children and allow the forbidden to draw on the walls. Now this is a very fashionable trend.

On the shelves of specialized stores, markets and building supermarkets, a wide range of finishing products is presented. There are no barriers to the realization of even the most extraordinary ideas with your own hands. Following the above, you can get an idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe future strategy, choose a style for your kitchen, and easily draw up a plan for further actions.

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paint selection and coloring technology

The kitchen is the place where residents of apartments or country houses spend the most time, compared to other rooms. Since something is constantly being prepared and washed there, finishing materials must meet the highest requirements. They should not be afraid of moisture, high temperatures, not absorb grease and dirt. The most popular material for wall decoration is paint, which can be found in any hardware store. The painting of the walls in the kitchen itself must be done carefully and according to all requirements, with strict adherence to all stages.

Content

• 1 Preparation of the premises before staining
• 2 Classification of paints
  • 2.1 Water -based
  • 2.2 Alpine
  • 2.3 Epoxy
  • 2.4 Acrylic
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• 3 Advantage of the use of modern paints
9000 9000 4 Options. kitchen design
• 5.1 What do the experts say? (2 videos)
• 5.2 Options for painting the walls in the kitchen (24 photos)
  • 5.2.1 Recommended reading:

Room preparation before painting

Before you start painting the walls, you need to prepare them very carefully. The final result largely depends on this.

1. Carefully clean the walls of the old coating. Be sure to remove the glue if the finishing material was wallpaper. To do this, you need to prepare all the necessary tools that you may need. They can be, for example, a hammer and a spatula.

No need to be lazy at the initial stage of cleaning the plane. With poor-quality removal of the old layer, all subsequent work can end with a disastrous result.

2. If there are clearly visible defects and flaws (cracks or holes) on the walls, then the surface must be leveled. Before this mandatory step is the priming of the desired surface. This is necessary so that in the future the starting putty does not fall off. If there are no deep enough defects, then you can level the surface immediately with a finishing compound. Masters and builders recommend taking putty from the same manufacturer when choosing paint.

3. After leveling, the walls are sanded with special meshes, which make it possible to achieve smoothness and remove excess composition. It is almost impossible to paint an uneven surface qualitatively. You can do the preparation with your own hands.

4. The last, final stage will be the primer of the prepared surface. The composition allows you to increase the tenacity of walls with finishing material. This technology must be made necessarily - in order to paint the walls in the kitchen perfectly.

The walls in the kitchen before high-quality painting should be prepared with the highest quality and utmost care.

Color classification

All paints are divided into matte and glossy.

Matt paint does not shine, unlike glossy paint, and has a rough feel. But this view is not suitable for all types of premises. It looks especially impressive in spacious rooms with a large area. Applies to any material. But there are also disadvantages: the surface covered with such a composition absorbs dirt and greasy fumes very well. This will be especially visible on the ceiling.

Gloss Paint creates a glossy, even and durable finish that is very easy to clean. It is enough to use a damp and clean cloth or sponge. Glossy composition, unlike matte, hides minor flaws in the plane worse.

It must also be taken into account that the wall will reflect both natural and artificial light. Therefore, you need to properly organize the lighting system, which will help in the preparation of culinary masterpieces.

These types of paints are distinguished by purpose:

• water-based;
• alkyds;
• epoxy;
• acrylic.

In the video: what paints are suitable for painting the kitchen.

Water based

Advantages of water-based paint:

• dries quickly;
• no smell;
• does not cause allergies;
• is safe;
• can be wet cleaned;
• it is possible to create any color from the palette;
• is not washed off with water.

Water based paint may include various acrylic additives, adhesives or latex. All this improves the appearance of the composition and increases the service life.

In any hardware store, it is advised to choose this particular type for the kitchen. Also, the advantages of water-based paint include its fire safety.

Alkyd

Benefits of alkyd formulations:

• are not afraid of temperature changes;
• tolerate humidity well;
• dry quickly;
• do not fade or change color;
• is easy to apply.

Thanks to its easy application and short drying time, alkyd paint allows you to quickly complete repairs.

Epoxy

They contain epoxy resins, which allow the composition not to be afraid of moisture. Due to the high cost, paint is not popular.

Acrylic

Benefits of acrylic formulations:

• no cloying odor;
• are not afraid of strong moisture;
• long service life;
• low cost product.

Acrylic paints combine almost all the positive properties of the above listed types.

When cleaning walls coated with this composition, do not use chemical solutions. You can use only ordinary clean water. When the sun's rays hit the painted surface, nothing happens to the finishing material. In terms of cost, acrylic paints can be compared with the price of water-based paints.

Kitchen wall paint comes in a variety of consistency, from thick to runny. You should not purchase a completely liquid composition, since when using it you will have to apply not one or two layers, but more.

What kind of paint to paint the kitchen can be suggested by people who are engaged in repairs and knowledgeable sellers in hardware stores. The design of the entire premises is selected even before the start of all repair work. Ideas that are better suited to the original room can be suggested by interior designers. For the kitchen, light shades are usually selected, but the color should not be the same tone with kitchen furniture and accessories. For a good atmosphere, the headset should be darker.

A lot of ideas can be found in specialized magazines or on the Internet, but you should choose responsibly, as any repair is carried out for a long period of time.

How to paint the walls and what paint is best to do it - these questions very often arise among those who first encountered this kind of activity. The answers to them come at the very beginning of the work.

The advantage of using modern paints

The main difference of paint, in comparison with other finishing materials, is its cost. It is cheaper than other options. Because of this, you can redo the repair at any time. At the same time, it is practically the only material that can be washed without erasing the top protective layer.

Kitchen design can be created from various combinations of colors and shades.

There are many options for the coloring composition. You can really choose what will look good and please with its quality and beauty for a long time.

Wall painting technology

Once the composition has been selected and the surface has been carefully prepared, the painting process can begin.

Before using the paint, it must be kept indoors so that the paint reaches its normal temperature.

Preparation before painting should be of the same quality as the preparation of the surface before applying the composition. It is necessary to prepare all the necessary tools that may be needed during the repair. If the floor and ceiling are already ready, then they must be protected from possible ingress of the composition. Joints between vertical and horizontal planes are especially affected by this.

At the time of the process, windows should not be open and there should be no drafts. This can harm the applied material, and even bring dust or dirt into the room.

Before starting, mix the paint thoroughly to a homogeneous composition. Apply the solution to the prepared wall in one direction, preferably vertically, while avoiding unpainted areas. After applying the first layer, it needs to be allowed to dry.

Painted walls need to be renewed about once every two years, but this time depends on the quality of the material, surface preparation and application technology.

The most convenient construction tool is a roller, but wall painting can be done with a spray gun. With it, the coating will be more even, but you need to be able to work with it. At the same time, the paint should be of a liquid consistency for the best result during the work for painting the walls in the kitchen.

Kitchen designs

There are a huge number of painting options for finishing the kitchen.

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