Today we're posting just a quick update on the kitchen remodel.
First, UPS delivered the first order of our faux tin panels which we are using both as the back splash behind the sink and on the ceiling. We were both anxious for them to arrive and to see how they would be to work with.
First of all let me say these four by two foot panels weigh no more then a sheet of cardboard but the design and texture on them is remarkable and beautiful. No one will ever know from looking at them or touching them that they are not the real deal.
This shot really doesn't do justice to the rich detail these panels have but hopefully you'll get some idea of the depth of the embossing. In the photo below I stood one of the panels up against a wall for you to better see the size and detailing.
We ordered enough panels to complete the back splash since we wanted to see what they were like to work with. Based upon what we've seen we'll be ordering the balance of panels needed to complete the kitchen ceiling and a couple of other projects in Sylvia. Delivery was less then a week, they are well packaged and can be stored in the shipping box while waiting to be used. You'll have to order them online as they are not sold in the Home Depot stores.
Below we started the painting. Once of the biggest challenges was taking the dark chocolate brown base cabinets to the bright and airy yellow we wanted. We started with a color sample ($ 4.00 at Home Depot) of our color Honey Tea. For this project we selected Behr Marquee Enamel Paint and Primer.
I am absolutely floored by the result.. We started brushing our sample right over the dark brown base and the result is amazing.. Truly ONE COAT COVERAGE!! This paint went on so quickly and easily with a brush ( no brush marks or streaks) that I can't stop looking at it. Clean up was so quick and easy with warm water and Dawn dish soap. There were very few drips, no running and the photo below does not do justice to the coverage!!
On the left is the dark chocolate door and on the right is the freshly painted "Honey Tea" door with only one coat of the Marquee paint.
Below is a shot of the wall where we are testing our color choice using Behr Home Decorator Custom matched semi gloss.
Once again the paint went one smooth with great coverage! No streaks and only one coat, this time rolled on. Second shot shows the nice contrast between the green wall and the Honey tea cabinet.
Next we'll be adding some patina to the faux tin with sea sponges and the green paint. After that the top cabinets will be removed and the back splash with new outlets will be installed. We'll be adding open shelves over the sink to add to the old country cottage feel.
