How to upgrade a wooden kitchen set. How to change facades on a kitchen set with your own hands? Installing a new tabletop

When kitchen furniture has become dilapidated or simply no longer liked, do not rush to buy a new one, because, most likely, you can update it yourself. All you need for this is a couple of free hours or days, a thoughtful rework idea, some money and one of our instructions.

Method 1. Painting the kitchen with chalk paint

Do you want to update your kitchen set beyond recognition with your own hands? The best way to do this is to repaint the facades with chalk (mineral) paint. Why chalk?

• The fact is that this type of paint has a thicker consistency and increased adhesive properties, due to which it fits perfectly on any surface - even on laminated chipboard / MDF. Moreover, chalk paints make it possible to do without tedious sanding, and sometimes even without a primer.

Chalk paints are also good in that they give the painted surface a texture similar to that obtained when painting a wooden surface. Therefore, even the most ordinary kitchen with film facades after such an "update" will look much more noble.

• In Russia and the CIS countries, you can buy chalk paints from designer Daria Geiler, foreign manufacturer Annie Sloan, Kazakh Vernenskaya Manufactura, etc. Chalk paints can also be made by hand according to recipes that are easy to find on the Web.

Here are some photo examples of kitchens before and after restoration.

Photo of a kitchen with film facades before and after painting with Daria Geiler's paint. Here, the author of the alteration restored the peeled film on the facade near the stove, and then painted the furniture without removing or sanding the film.

Old kitchen with veneer fronts before and after painting with Annie Sloan paint. By the way, in this kitchen, even the tiled floor was painted with chalk paint, and the patterns on it were painted using a homemade stencil.

Inspired? Then it's time for a master class.

To paint your kitchen you will need:

• Primer (special for chalk paints or alkyd if the furniture was painted with oil stain);
• Chalk paints (preferably with a 10% margin);
• Matt moisture resistant varnish (acrylic or polyurethane).

Useful Tips

• The consumption of materials is calculated following the recommendations of the manufacturers. It is especially important to correctly calculate the paint consumption. If it is not enough, you will have to finish painting the remaining areas with paint from another batch, which, due to the peculiarities of production, will slightly differ in tone.
• Which varnish is better - polyurethane or acrylic? In order for the kitchen coating to withstand extreme loads, it is safer to use polyurethane varnish. However, if you rarely cook and do not have pets, acrylic varnish is perfect, especially since it dries faster, does not have a strong smell and is cheaper.

• Brushes: two synthetic brushes for primer and varnish, as well as one natural or synthetic brush about 4 cm wide (a natural brush gives a more pronounced texture);
• Degreaser such as White Spirit;
• Sandpaper with a grain of 100-180 microns;
• Ladder;
• Film and masking tape (to protect non-painted parts);
• Screwdriver;
• Gloves.

How to paint a kitchen set:

Step 1. Preparation

First you need to remove the handles from the facades. The floor, walls, apron, countertop, glass inserts, fittings and other surfaces that you do not want to paint must be covered with foil and masking tape. Next, clean all parts from grease (preferably with a degreaser), stains and dust.

• Do you need to remove facades? It is not necessary to do this, but it is more convenient to paint this way.

Step 2. Primer and / or sanding

It is not necessary to sand the old paintwork, film or lamination, but it is necessary to treat it with a primer in 2 layers. At the same time, each layer of the primer must be allowed to dry, and then the primed surfaces must be treated with sandpaper in order to level the coating and enhance the adhesion of the paint.

• However, if the lamination has a strong gloss, then it is advisable to remove its upper shiny layer with fine-grained sandpaper - this will make the coating even stronger.

• If you are not too demanding on the result (for example, if the kitchen is temporary, very old or free), then you can do without a primer. All you need to do is: wash the fronts from grease, then paint them in 2-3 layers and finally cover with 1 layer of varnish.
• Do you want to achieve the most even and durable coverage? Then it is worth sanding the surface after each layer of primer, paint and varnish (except for finishing layers).
• Before starting work, test the paint on any object.
• If you want to save money, paint only the facades and visible parts of the frame, while the inner walls and shelves of the cabinets can be painted cheaper or left unchanged.

Step 3. Coloring

Once the primer is dry, apply 2-3 coats of paint, letting each coat dry completely (one coat of chalk dries in only about 30 minutes).

• It may take 5-6 coats to cover a dark coating with white paint.

Step 4. Varnishing

When the finishing layer of paint is dry, you can start applying varnish in 2-3 thin (!) Layers with a synthetic brush (not used). In this case, it is advisable to allow each layer to dry completely for about 24 hours.

Step 5. Finally, we return the fittings and facades to their places.

Voila, the old kitchen is as good as new!

Method 2. Pasting the facades with self-adhesive film

The fastest, cheapest and easiest way to restore kitchen furniture is to decorate its surfaces with self-adhesive film (self-adhesive wallpaper). Unlike staining, gluing the film is also good in that it allows you to return the look of the kitchen to its original state after a while. For those who live in a rented apartment or just love change, this way of updating the kitchen will help out with a bang.

• The service life of the furniture covered with film will be 2-3 years in good condition.
• Most of all, this method of alteration is suitable for kitchens with solid facades without panels and embossed details.

Below are photos of kitchens before and after restoration with foil.

You can only partially glue the kitchen with foil. For example, one of the tiers, the back of the headset, plinth or panels. Examples of such a kitchen alteration are presented in the following selection of photos.

If the facades of your headset have glass inserts, then you can decorate only the back walls of the cabinets with foil.

You can cut patterns and designs from vinyl "self-adhesive".

By the way, the foil can be used to update the apron, table top, headset or table and equipment.

If the refrigerator is not built into the set and does not fit into the interior of the kitchen, just glue it and the furniture facades with a film of the same tone

To remodel the kitchen, you will need:

• Vinyl self-adhesive paper (with a margin);
• Sharp scissors and a dummy knife;
• Ruler and centimeter;
• Squeegee for smoothing with hard and soft sides;
• Lint-free rags.
• Screwdriver.

How to glue the kitchen with self-adhesive tape with your own hands:

Step 1. Using a screwdriver, remove the handles from the facades, if you wish, you can remove the facades themselves - this will make it more convenient to glue them over.

Step 2. Wipe all surfaces, including the ends (!) Clean and dry, especially paying attention to the fatty deposits - it is better to remove it with a degreaser.

Step 3. We begin to glue the film. Remove part of the backing from the film and attach the canvas to the facade, leaving 3-5 cm free on top and on the side - later we will wrap these excess over the edges. Take a squeegee and start smoothing the film, expelling bubbles, gradually going down and peeling off the backing. Movements should be smooth and slow. Having reached the lower edge of the facade, step back 3-5 centimeters from it and cut the canvas.

• If you wish, you can pre-cut the canvas to the size of the facade with an allowance of 2.5-3 cm (for facades of standard thickness).
• The film sets completely only after a few hours, so do not be afraid to make a mistake - all flaws are fixable.
• If small bubbles remain on the film, they can be carefully pierced with a thin needle and smoothed out again.
• The film can be purchased in 2 colors to create a stylish contrast: light top - dark bottom.

Step 4. Now that the facade is almost completely pasted over with a film, let's deal with the edges and corners:

1. First cut the corner piece of the loose film at 45 degrees as shown in the photo below. This will create two "wings" along the two edges of the facade.

1. Now carefully fold the free edge of the film over one of the edges and smooth it. Next, wrap the remaining corner on the adjacent edge of the facade as shown in the next photo, and cut off the excess.

1. In the same way, decorate the second edge with foil, but this time cut the corner at a right angle.

1. Finally, press the seams firmly and repeat the process on the rest of the corners.

Step 6. Use the described method to glue over all the front parts of the headset, visible parts of the frame and the base with foil. If desired, vinyl can be used to decorate the shelves and inner walls of the cabinets. However, this is not at all necessary.

Step 7. At the last stage, replace the facades, if you removed them, as well as the handles, making holes in the right places with a knife or an awl.

Also, a visual master class on how to glue the kitchen with self-adhesive film can be seen in this video.

Method 3. Decoupage kitchen

Hand painting is very beautiful, but difficult or expensive. But even a beginner can decorate boring facades of a headset or hide local damage (scratches, chips, stains, etc.) with drawings created using the decoupage technique. At the same time, the result is guaranteed to be excellent! We suggest you glean ideas for decoupage kitchen in the next selection of photos.

Shabby chic kitchen decoupage

PVA glue;

• Decoupage cards are more suitable for decoupage kitchen with your own hands, rather than napkins - the drawings on them are ideally combined with each other and can be large in size.
• The main thing in reworking furniture using decoupage technique is the correct choice of patterns. They should fit into the interior of the kitchen in color and style.

How to transform a kitchen using decoupage technique:

Step 1. First you need to degrease the selected area with alcohol or degreaser.

Step 2. Carefully separate the patterned layer from the napkin, then cut out the desired print from it. At this stage, the drawing can be "tried on" on the facade and at the same time make a note of where it should be located.

Step 3. Now we grease the back of the cut-out pattern with PVA glue and apply it to the facade in the right place. Next, gently smooth out the napkin with a brush, moving it from the center to the edges, and blot the excess glue and remove it with a slightly damp cloth.

Step 4. Glue all the remaining napkins in the same way.

Step 5. If desired, the decoupage of the kitchen can be finished by hand painting. When the glue and paints are dry, the pattern can be sealed with 2-3 coats of acrylic or polyurethane varnish (let the pattern dry completely between the coats).

Some more useful information

1. Want to turn minimalistic kitchen with solid facades in classic? This is possible if you glue moldings or carved parts on them, and then paint them according to our instructions.

Also, before painting the headset, the hanging cabinets can be supplemented with curly brackets (they can be bought ready-made or cut out by yourself), and the base with baluster legs.

1. For the best result, it is worthwhile to approach the "update" of the kitchen comprehensively and, if necessary, change not only the color of the facades, but also countertop with apron , curtains, dining table and chairs.
2. Sometimes the thirst for change can only be satisfied by replacing / painting furniture handles.

1. Of course, before painting the kitchen or pasting it with vinyl, it must be repaired: tighten / change the fittings, glue and iron the exfoliated film a little with an iron, polish the scratches, and fill in chips, cracks and holes from furniture handles with furniture putty.

Do you want something new and fresh in the interior of your kitchen, but you don't want to start a global renovation? A great option is to decorate the old kitchen so that the room sparkles with new colors. From this article you will learn how to transform the interior beyond recognition with little material and labor costs. You just need a little imagination and materials at hand. Go!

IDEA No. 1

An option from the "cheap and cheerful" category is to use self-adhesive tape. This relatively inexpensive material, after simple manipulations, will change the furniture beyond recognition. There is a large selection of such films in stores: they are monochrome or with bright unusual prints, they can imitate any material: marble, tiles, wood, etc. See what a wide choice you have before you? In addition to decorative properties, a high-quality film is also valued for something else: it is moisture resistant, not afraid of the effects of temperature and mechanical damage. Thanks to this, it can be glued not only on the facade of the kitchen, but also on the countertop.

Updating an old kitchen this way doesn't take long. The list of necessary tools is not so long, if not tiny. To create beauty, you will need the material itself, scissors and a ruler. By the way, some companies apply a grid to the paper on the back of the film, so you can cut perfectly straight. If you don't need global changes and just want to refresh the look of the room, then you can purchase vinyl stickers. They can be glued to any flat surface: kitchen facade, refrigerator, table, apron. Manufacturers offer various themes of stickers: it can be delicate flowers and funny images of animals.

IDEA No. 2

The most obvious option for remodeling an old kitchen with your own hands is to paint it. A new color can give furniture a new lease of life. Rest assured your guests will think you've got a new headset! An option for the brave is to combine several colors, then the changes will be dramatic.

IDEA No. 3

How to renovate an old kitchen with other materials, such as ceramic tiles? It is a stereotype that she can only be on the wall. This material will look great on the kitchen facade too! The tile can be the same as on the apron - if you do not know where to put the leftovers after the repair. Then the motives on different surfaces will overlap, and the kitchen will become very harmonious. Otherwise, you can play on contrasts and decorate the doors contrary to the general style of the room.

How do you do this trick? It's simple: we remove the doors from the hinges, clean their surface, paint if necessary. The tiles are attached to the façade with special glue. If the pattern does not seem self-sufficient to you, then you can frame the tile in a frame made of decorative molding.

IDEA No. 4

If the methods described above do not suit you, then you will still have to break the integrity of the furniture. We propose to make a new one from an old kitchen with the help of new doors. Of all the proposals, this option is the most expensive, however, the result will be more noticeable. In any case, it will cost much less than buying a new headset. If your kitchen model is quite popular, then finding its facade will not be difficult. If such furniture has gone out of fashion or was not at all very common, then you will have to look for or order doors. Fortunately, there are quite a few firms that offer such services.

You can vary the cost of refurbishing an old kitchen. Cheap options: doors made of pine, plastic, chipboard. You will have to spend more money on MDF or solid wood. The installation of new doors can be done by specialists from the same company where you ordered them. However, anyone who is familiar with the word "repair" will cope with this simple task. Modern furniture is usually assembled quickly and effortlessly.

And a few more tricks on how to remodel an old kitchen.

Trick number 1

A tip for the lazy: You don't have to remodel your old kitchen to make it look new. You can simply distract your eyes from old furniture with bright accessories. Colored curtains, clocks, dishes - and all eyes are on them. However, keep in mind that if the condition of the furniture is in great need of repair, then such a trick will not always be successful. Another nuance: kitchen cabinets should be neutral in color, otherwise the accents will only make the interior unnecessarily colorful.

Trick number 2

Open shelves will facilitate the interior of the kitchen. They also provide more possibilities for design, because in this case the contents of the shelves will set the tone for it. Beautiful dishes, original jars for storing cereals - and now a boring kitchen has turned into an island of brightness. To change the interior, you just need to change a few items. Thanks to this, the room will not bore you.

Trick number 3

Buy black or brown paint and paint over one cabinet or part of a door. And now a place for notes appeared in the room. Here you can mark the list of foods to buy or favorite recipes. Also, the surface will fit in order to leave a message to your family. By the way, you can buy special vinyl stickers that you can write on with chalk. Then you don't have to mess around with paint.

Trick number 4

Who would have thought that simple handles could change the interior so much? It would seem such a small detail! But their replacement will be noticeable. By the way, long tubular handles are very fashionable now. They will even turn Soviet furniture into a modern set.

Trick number 5

If you want to follow the rustic style when remodeling your kitchen, you can replace the cabinet doors with curtains. This will make the interior more airy. In addition, it will make it easier to get to the dishes.

Trick number 6

Moldings are decorative volumetric elements that can turn an ordinary wardrobe into an exquisite piece of furniture. It is attached to a special glue.

So, let's update the kitchen! This room is one of the most used in any apartment or house. We are sure that there are also a couple of things in your kitchen that can be improved or refreshed.

1. How to update the kitchen: replace the doors

Fitting new doors to kitchen cabinets is an economical alternative to a complete furniture replacement. The appearance of the kitchen will change beyond recognition if you change their color or texture. However, there is an important point here, especially for "older" kitchens: when hanging new doors, fasteners often have to be changed, and this can weaken the kitchen structure, lead to sagging and shorten the life of the entire set.

2. Paint the facades

This method will help to achieve the same strong effect as when replacing the doors, and there are fewer risks. Arm yourself with your favorite paint and renew old doors. A spray can do a better job than a brush: there will be fewer streaks, and it is easier to achieve an even coverage. If you want to use the liquid paint left over from the last repair, it is better to apply it with a sponge, dabbing. And don't forget to apply a couple of coats of varnish on top.

3. Install new handles

It's amazing what role such a small detail like a handle plays in the perception of an entire kitchen. Despite the fact that replacing them is simple and inexpensive. If you are repainting the cabinets at the same time, you can patch up and paint the old holes from the handles, then the choice of new parts will not be limited by anything. If you only change pens, you will have to find a similar format.

4. Cheat with the countertop

If the surface of your countertop is completely worn out or just already annoys you, you can replace it. However, if it is glued to the cabinets, it may be difficult for you to disguise the damage from dismantling later. There is a simpler option and, if we are talking about a countertop made of natural materials, it is cheaper: invite a specialist home who will mount a thin layer of wood veneer or stone on top of your countertop.

5. Upgrade the light

Buying new lamps or at least changing the lampshade of a pendant lamp will give you a boost of novelty. Think of the original suspensions, they look more elegant than just a dangling cord.

If you only have one common light source in your kitchen, you're guaranteed to add comfort and ambiance to the room by hanging a lamp over the work surface and a pair of sconces in the table area. If you do not want to invite an electrician to mount the fixtures on the wall, those that simply plug into the socket will do as well.

6. Switch to energy-efficient lighting

It is not for nothing that they say so much - they are more expensive than other bulbs (although the price decreases over time), but at the same time they work for a very long time, are extremely energy efficient and you cannot get burned about them. Replacing light bulbs is arguably the easiest change you can make to your kitchen, but brighter light will have a positive effect on the look and feel of the space, and saving energy on your budget. LEDs are sold with a wide variety of base types, so built-in halogens can be easily replaced.

7. Paint the ceiling

Paint or re-whitewash the ceiling. Even if this is the only thing you do to update the kitchen, you will be surprised how much brighter and brighter the surroundings will become. Kitchen ceilings are heavily loaded with steam, smoke, dust and grease splashes, and you may not notice it until you compare before and after.

8. Upgrade the kitchen apron

If the wall covering behind the kitchen countertop is outdated or, moreover, was not initially adapted to everyday kitchen life, the time has come to make a beautiful and practical kitchen apron. There are many interesting ideas in our articles:

• Rating of materials for a kitchen apron: all the advantages and disadvantages

Fast and inexpensive solution: buy back or, if you're lucky, pick up for free the remnants of different tiles in warehouses or from friends who have recently completed repairs. Combine tiles of different sizes, colors and textures to create a unique and vibrant backsplash that will be a real highlight of your kitchen. If you want a mosaic apron, then broken tiles are also suitable for these purposes. By the way, if the condition of the old tile is still normal, you can also simply paint it from a spray can and varnish it.

9. Change the floor covering

Are the floors in need of renovation? Budgetary, this problem can be solved by working on your own and choosing coatings that feel good to be laid on top of the old floor (if it is not too crooked). Vinyl tiles, cork, laminate or linoleum are easy enough to install for you to tackle on your own with a little extra work.

10. Get rid of the trash

No matter what changes you make to your kitchen, a mess and unnecessary visual "garbage" can ruin everything. Perhaps not all accessories on kitchen shelves and fridge magnets are so dear to you. In the vacant space, you can put several new carefully selected items: vases or bowls, vintage bottles or commemorative photographs. Or just leave more free space.

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Kitchen furniture is under heavy strain. It is affected by such negative loads as high humidity, temperature drops, as well as aggressive substances. As a result, the products lose their original appearance and shine. Therefore, there is often a need to carry out such a process as the restoration of kitchen facades.

Solutions to the problem

So, the repair of kitchen surfaces can be done in the following ways:

• use of self-adhesive and photo films;
• painting products;
• the use of decorative ilements and inserts;

Of course, do not forget that you can change the facades on the kitchen set.

Using self-adhesive and photo printed film

This method is considered the simplest and cheapest. There is a wide range of such films on the market today. Models with imitation wood, marble and other natural materials are especially popular. When choosing, you should pay attention not only to the appearance of the material, but also to its quality and performance properties.

When it comes to self-adhesive film, experts recommend opting for vinyl products. This popularity is due to the fact that such a material is waterproof, which allows you to reliably protect the wooden kitchen facade from the high humidity that is present in the room. Also, the film withstands temperature drops and mechanical stress well.

The most popular modern solution is the pasting of the kitchen facade with film with photo printing. This allows you to create your own unique style.

Film ordered according to the size of the kitchen The result of pasting the facade of the photo with a printed film

To glue the kitchen facades with foil, you need to have a set of certain tools and materials at hand:

• a film and a scraper with which it will be smoothed;
• ruler and meter;
• scissors and a stationery knife.

When all the tools are prepared, you can proceed to the direct restoration of the facade, which is carried out in the following sequence:

• Measure cabinets and all furniture elements that will be covered with foil. To simplify the work, it is better to remove them and put them on a flat surface.
• Prepare elements for pasting. For this, all the fittings are removed. Wash the facade thoroughly. Particular attention should be paid to greasy stains. If such pollution remains somewhere, then during operation the decorative film for the kitchen will begin to swell and move away. As a result, the aesthetic appearance and integrity of the coating will be compromised. At the end, dry the garments thoroughly.
• Cut the film according to measurements that were obtained earlier as a result of measuring the elements of the facade. To facilitate the process, it is worth using a special mesh, which is applied to the back of the material. This will allow you to make a high-quality, even cut of the film. Specialists recommend paying special attention to models with repeating patterns. After gluing, they must match.
• Cut the film along the markings. It is better to do this with a stationery knife. Curved patterns are cut with scissors.
• Stick the foil on the facade. At this stage, all work should be done slowly. The decorative film in the kitchen is glued on gradually. In this case, the protective paper must be peeled off a few centimeters.

If you try to stick the entire film at the same time in a layer, then this will not give the desired result. The material will lay unevenly, which will lead to the repeated restoration of the facade element.

• After all the cabinets and other products are pasted over, the headset, which was previously removed, is fixed on them.

At the final stage, it remains only to hang the products in their place. Thus, do-it-yourself restoration of kitchen facades is carried out. . With the help of the film, you can not only return the original shine to the furniture, but also refresh the interior. The peculiarity of this material is that it can be used on any surfaces. It's also worth noting that vinyl is very easy to clean, making it easy to keep your kitchen clean.

Painting and decorating the kitchen facade

Often, the restoration of kitchen facades is carried out using technology such as molding, the essence lies in attaching decorative elements to furniture. In this case, we are talking about semicircular strips. They are most often used on flat facades. As a result of the restoration, you can get completely different furniture, which will be distinguished by its originality and elegance. After fixing the decorative strips, painting is performed, which will give the facade a finished look.

To update your kitchen furniture, you need to have on hand:

Decorating is carried out in the following sequence:

• Prepare facade elements. First of all, they need to be removed and the fittings dismantled from them. After that, thoroughly clean them from contamination. Particular attention should be paid to greasy stains. Since in the process of restoration of the facade it will be painted, it is better to carry out the work outdoors. It is preliminarily placed on the film.
• Measure and cut the planks to the desired size. The edges of the decorative strips are cut at an angle of 45 °. After that, you can start attaching them to the facade. For this, it is recommended to use high-quality glue, which will ensure reliable fastening of decorative elements.
• When all the strips are glued, the products are prepared for further painting. It should be borne in mind that you need to wait some time for the glue to dry completely. After that, the surface is primed. You can use a spray gun for this. The reservoir is filled with a primer and sprayed at a distance of 20 cm from the product. Before proceeding with further work, you must wait until the primer is dry. It will take about an hour.
• Painting is carried out in the same way as priming. Prepared paint is poured into the container of the spray gun and sprayed at a distance of 20 cm from the surface. For painting the facade, experts recommend using deck paint, which is highly resistant to various influences. If desired, you can decorate the surface with various patterns. For this, stencils are used.

It is worth noting that painting wood or MDF products must be done with a spray gun. Using available tools such as a roller or brush will degrade the quality of the product.

• When the paint is completely dry, the fittings are installed. New products can be used if desired. The main thing is that the fittings fit optimally into the new kitchen design. Further, the finished elements of the facade are attached to their places.

Observing all the rules and sequence of work, you can do the restoration of the facades of kitchen furniture with your own hands. The main thing is to choose the right paint that will be optimally combined with the interior of the room.

If the restoration of kitchen facades seems difficult, then contact a specialist.

Use of decorative inserts

Although these types of repair work are not very popular, the restoration of mdf kitchen facades can be carried out using decorative inserts. Most often they use for this: ceramic tiles, rattan, decorative nets.

Of course, if the furniture has lost its original appearance, then it still needs to be painted, and then start decorating. As in previous cases, the restoration of the facades of kitchen furniture can be done by hand:

• Preparation. Remove the facade elements and remove all fittings from their surface. Clean them from contamination. To make this process easier, it is best to use detergents. Wipe the surface dry before painting.
• Painting. When the products are prepared, you can start painting them. To protect the wood from negative environmental factors, it should be covered with deck paint. To apply the paint and varnish, you can use any tool, be it a brush or a spray gun.
• When the paint is completely dry, you can proceed directly to decorating the facade. It is recommended to use tile adhesive for fixing the tiles. The work must be done very carefully. Excess glue should be removed immediately, before it dries.

It is important to know that tiles have weight and door hinges are not designed for this.

To complement the decoration, a molding is attached around the tile applique. As for rattan inserts, they are mounted in the facade using the following technology:

• First of all, you need to measure the doors, which will allow you to calculate how much rattan cloth you need for decoration.
• Moisten the rattan cloth with cold water, which will allow it to slightly increase in size. Once dry, it will stretch like a string.
• At the next stage, the slats are prepared, with the help of which the rattan will be attached. They may differ slightly in color from the decorative material.
• The prepared canvas is cut to size and attached to the facade using planks and furniture nails.
• At the final stage, the installation of fittings is carried out. The doors are installed in place.

Thus, it is possible to give the furniture a completely new design. But, the main thing is that you can do it yourself.

Artistic painting of the kitchen

Perhaps the most interesting, but rather painstaking, is the hand-painted art painting of kitchen doors. The cost of work starts from 5000 rubles. per sq. m. With this type of work, the imagination is limitless in creating a design.

Kitchen remodeling is almost the same process as renovating, only simpler and less costly. There is not always a financial opportunity to purchase new furniture, household appliances, change the decoration of walls and ceilings. And sometimes you just do not want to part with old, but so beloved and good-quality things. Then experienced designers come to the rescue, who will help to radically update the interior with minimal costs. How to remodel a kitchen set with your own hands, how to transform a kitchen in the shortest possible time?

New life of an old headset

Furniture in the kitchen undergoes serious tests: grease stains, soot deposits, temperature changes make the set quickly lose its original attractiveness. In addition, headsets are used more often than other furniture, because a woman spends a third of her life at the stove cooking. They also love the cuisine because it is here that the family gathers at the same table, guests, friends and relatives come. Every housewife wants to feel at her best, so a sloppy interior, peeling paint, chips and cracks only bring disappointment. The situation can be corrected with the help of an external interior renovation. For the kitchen, reworking furniture with your own hands can be done in the following ways.

Facade painting

If the old kitchen is technically quite suitable for further use, then as a rework, you can simply refresh the facades with staining. Experts recommend choosing auto enamel that is resistant to mechanical damage, not afraid of moisture, sunlight and temperature extremes. You can also use acrylic or alkyd paint, but its duration is much shorter. Before starting the alteration, it is necessary to remove the facades, number them (for further convenience during assembly) and unscrew the fittings. Handles, hinges, it is recommended to hold them in a solution of water and soda, and then wipe them with a solvent.

An old kitchen unit made of wood or veneer should be removed from the previous coating: varnish or paint. To do this, it is necessary to grind the surface with sandpaper: first coarse, then fine-grained. If there are cracks, they need to be putty and the surface is leveled. After that, the facades should be degreased with a special solution and allowed to dry.

Now you can start painting the furniture with your own hands. Experts say that the paint from the spray can lays down more evenly, but this opinion is controversial. A regular paintbrush will do the job as well if the paint is applied in one direction. It is advisable to make 2 layers - then the color will be uniform, without pale spots. You can also use stencils to decorate facades with original designs or designs. After complete drying, the fittings are screwed to the doors, and the parts are put in their original place. Such an update of the kitchen will refresh the interior, make it more stylish and modern, besides, the price of a liter can of paint usually does not exceed 500 rubles, and for car enamels - 1000 rubles.

Self-adhesive film

Vinyl film is a simple and budget option for remodeling a kitchen, the old surface of which can be either wooden or plastic: self-adhesive is suitable in both cases. Before you start reworking furniture, you need to measure the dimensions of the facades in advance and purchase a film with a margin so that you can correct possible mistakes.

The facades must be removed from the headset, numbered, laid out on the floor or on the table. Having measured the desired piece from the film, it should be applied to the edge of the surface and, carefully removing part of the protective coating, glue it to the facade. Further, the film is gradually scrolled and attracted, along the way leveled with a spatula or dry cloth. If bubbles form during the pasting process, they can be pierced with a needle. In case of irregularities, the film can be peeled off and leveled, but this should be done no more than once, otherwise it will quickly peel off from the kitchen set. After a few hours, the facades can be put back in place.

If the appearance of the kitchen after the alteration fully meets the stated requirements, it is recommended to install new fittings for the convenience of further use. Old broken handles must be unscrewed with a screwdriver or screwdriver and go to a construction hypermarket or market. There, the detail should be shown to the seller to the consultant - and he will quickly select a suitable analogue.

The same goes for hinges, fasteners and other mechanisms. If the holes for the screws and the grooves become too wide, chips have formed on the surface and the fittings do not hold, it is recommended to restore the furniture with your own hands. All holes can be easily repaired with a filler. When it hardens, any screw or nail will easily fall into place and will hold firmly there.

Appliances

After reworking kitchen furniture, you can turn your attention to household appliances. It is very good if it is built-in and hides behind the facades of the headset. Although the stove, which is most often used, is usually in sight, especially if it is gas. Before alteration, wash it thoroughly, remove all possible contamination. Chips and scuffs can be removed with heat-resistant paint. A very original solution would be to harmoniously combine it with the headset.

As for the refrigerator, it can be covered with vinyl. Of course, the new design of the alteration will not last long due to the instability of the material to mechanical damage, but at least every month you can change the appearance of the refrigeration unit. Auto enamel is more resistant, especially in a spray can. When coloring, it is recommended to choose apricot, peach, white, light gray shades.

By the way, vinyl film can be ordered according to the photo you like, then the refrigerator will acquire an original and unique design.

Finishing work

Do-it-yourself kitchen remodel is a simple and even exciting process, especially if all family members are involved in the work. It is better to entrust the replacement of electrical wiring, global redevelopment and transfer of communications to professionals, and you can independently refresh the interior with the help of wall decoration. To do this, it is necessary to remove the old coating, putty, level the walls and cover with new paint.

If you cannot make the surface perfectly flat, ordinary wallpaper will help to hide minor defects. It is recommended to paste over a free bare wall with a photo wallpaper with a 3D effect. Any room, thanks to a drawing with perspective, will only increase in volume. It is noteworthy that coloring together with leveling costs about 3,000 rubles, so this alteration option is very economical. Old tile cracked or cracked? There is no need to remove all the old coating when it is enough to replace only the section that has failed.

• Kitchen doors can be freshened with staining. To do this, you need to clean the canvas and apply a new paint that will match the color of the interior. Another interesting option is wallpapering. They will adhere perfectly to PVA glue. You can also make the upholstery in faux leather. Glass sliding doors can save space. The roller slide mechanism will allow the canvas to hide along the wall.
• Old wooden frames do not have to be replaced with metal-plastic glazing. To insulate the kitchen, it is recommended to install a regular sealant. Thanks to such sealing, the room will become more comfortable, drafts will disappear.
• Chairs usually need rework too. Frequent use loosens the base, making the object unstable and flimsy. Replacing the fittings will help restore the original condition. First, you need to tighten the bolts, if desired, replace. It is recommended to renew the old foam pad, the same goes for the upholstery. Using a hammer, nails or a construction stapler, the fabric is pulled and fixed from the underside of the seat. You can also sew removable chair covers yourself. The wooden stool must be sanded and painted.
• An old chest of drawers can also be used as an additional work surface or storage space. A new countertop will help give it a stylish look. The surface can also be renewed using staining or decoupage technique. A new tablecloth will help to hide defects.

Show your imagination and do not be afraid to combine - for example, you can paint only the facade frames, and paste over the inserts with foil, or add decor to painted cabinet doors

Inlays for wood and painted facade frames

Renovating and restoring an old kitchen is not such a hard job: it only takes time, desire and creativity. Armed with interesting ideas for home improvement from the Internet or magazines. But, whatever the result, the kitchen will become fresher, more fashionable, and most importantly - more exclusive.

Video: how to paint the facades of a kitchen set yourself.

Video: how to properly cover facades with self-adhesive foil.