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Kitchen Renovation
Project Equipment, Instructions & Tips
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Kitchen Renovation
Sometimes the only choice with
a room is to rip it out and start Equipment & Products Good
Good to
to
fresh. Maybe the colours are Have
Have
tired, maybe your cabinets are
damaged or maybe the layout
just isn’t working for you.
Today in House of Monarch, we
get some help from Kaboodle
to fully renovate a kitchen, add 120/240 Grit Hand Sander Vacuum Microfibre Cloths Monarch 38mm Paint Tin
some natural beauty with an oiled Sandpaper Moulding & Skirting Opener
Brush
timber benchtop and refresh the
walls and ceilings with a fresh
coat of paint.
12 Mid Kaboodle Clear
Hardwax Oil
Monarch Smartlock
Foam Mini Roller
Monarch
Disposable Tray
Monarch Leak Proof
Canvas 3.6 x 3.6m
Step Ladder Paint Stirrer
STEPS DIFFICULTY
High 1-2
Weeks
Paint Bucket Monarch Advance Monarch 230mm Monarch Razorback Monarch Aluminium Plastic Wrap and
BUDGET TIME Plus 63mm Brush Comfort Grip Frame 230mm Walls & Extension Pole Aluminium Foil
Ceilings Roller Cover
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Kitchen Renovation
Part 1: Renovate Part 2: Benchtop
1 Redesign
the Space
The kitchen was looking tired and
2 Prepare the
Benchtop
Before the tiled splashback is installed
3 Cut In the
Benchtop
We’re using the Kaboodle Clear
4 First
Coat
Use a Monarch Smartlock Foam
run-down and it was time for a full it’s time to tackle the benchtop. Hardwax Oil to protect the surface Mini Roller to apply a thin coat of
redesign. We worked with our friends of our benchtop and to preserve the oil up and over the cut-in line. You
Kaboodle timber benchtops come as
at Kaboodle to completely redo look of the timber. can apply the oil in any direction as
untreated wood so they need a bit
the space including updating the long as you ‘lay-off’ the oil with the
of work before they’re ready to use. If your benchtop is made up of more
plumbing, electrical and appliances. mini roller once the whole panel is
Prepare the benchtop by sanding the than one panel you’ll need to do each
We also increased the bench space painted. ‘Laying-off’ is the process of
top and sides with 120 grit sandpaper, one separately.
by moving the kitchen island back smoothing the newly applied oil in
following the grain of the wood. This
about a meter to improve the flow Start by cutting in using a Monarch the direction of the timber grain to
can be done by hand but will be much
from the garage through to the rest of 38mm Moulding & Skirting Brush get a smooth finish.
easier with an electric sander attached
the house. against the walls, around the cut-out
to a vac to keep the dust to a minimum. Keep an eye out for any drips on the
for the sink and anywhere else a mini
A full kitchen renovation is something edges and wipe them away. Leave the
Once the full surface has been roller won’t fit.
that can be DIY’d but it will be first coat to dry for 12 hours.
sanded, wipe it down with a damp
faster and less disruptive to get the You’ll also need to cut in along the
cloth to remove any lingering dust.
professionals in. edge between benchtop panels Pro Tip...
Make sure the benchtop is completely
since you’ll be painting each one
dry before moving to the next step. When a sealant like the Hardwax Oil
separately.
is applied to raw timber, the grain
Pro Tip... of the wood will rise while it dries.
Sanding between coats (then wiping
Always sand in the direction of the
up the dust) will ensure you get a
grain. Sanding against the grain will
silky-smooth finish when it’s dry.
rip the wood fibres and give you a
rough surface.
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Kitchen Renovation
Part 3: Painting
5 Second
Coat
After 12 hours, sand the surface of
6 Prepare
the Room
Cover the floors and furniture with
7 Cut In the
Ceiling
Use a step ladder, a paint bucket and
8 Rolling the
Ceiling
You’ll want to start rolling the ceiling
the benchtop with 240 grit sand a Monarch Leak-Proof Canvas a Monarch Advance Plus brush to cut while the cutting in paint is still wet.
paper then vacuum and wipe down dropsheet to protect them from paint in around the ceiling. Make sure to While it’s possible to paint a ceiling
the surface. Apply a second coat of splatters. Give your walls and ceiling a also cut in the cornice which should on a ladder, the safer and faster way
the Hardwax Oil to the top and sides, wipe down to remove any dust, grime be the ceiling colour, not the wall is to use a roller frame attached to an
working one panel at a time. and spiderwebs. colour. extension pole to be able to reach
the ceiling while standing on the
To get the best results, we
Pro Tip... floor. Ensuring there is nothing to trip
recommend two coats on the top and
over (keep your paint tray out of the
all sides, allowing the benchtop to If you’re painting the walls as well as way), load your roller and apply paint
completely dry. the ceiling, there’s no need to tape in smooth strokes from one side of
when cutting in. Any overlap that the room to the other.
ends up on the walls will be covered
up when they get painted in the next We recommend using a Monarch
steps. Razorback Walls & Ceilings roller
cover which will hold more paint to
get the job done faster.
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Kitchen Renovation
Part 4: Final Touches
9 Paint
the Walls
Use the same method to paint the
10 Finished
Painting!
Now that the painting is done, pour
11 Pantry
Organisation
Getting a new pantry as part of a
12 Styling
Shelves
If you’ve opted for some open
walls as you did for the ceiling; start any left-over paint back into the tin, kitchen renovation is the perfect shelving in your kitchen this is the
by cutting in around wall features, wash out your brushes, rollers and reason to do some reorganisation. perfect opportunity to add some style
then roll with a quality Walls & trays and store for next time. Use some clear storage tubs to group with display items, ornaments, or
Ceilings roller cover. items into categories that work for cookbooks. If you need some help,
Pro Tip... your home. Clear tubs are great check out our Kitchen Design Ideas
Keep in mind the areas that will be
because they don’t obscure the items document!
covered by the tiled splashback as Worried about dried paint or pet hair inside them and can help you reach
they won’t need to be painted. contaminating your paint? Strain your things at the back of shelves more
paint through a cheesecloth or panty easily.
hose when you pour the leftovers
back into the tin.
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Kitchen Renovation
Before After
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Even when you’re opting for a full-on renovation, painting walls, For more House of Monarch projects, tips and inspiration, visit:
benchtops and ceilings yourself is easy with Monarch.
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Kitchen Renovation Design Ideas & Inspiration Effective styling is all about picking a theme and building towards it. Because we’re using the same benchtop and splashback as the laundry re-design, we decided to keep the style uniform between the two rooms. Natural Timber Benchtop Herringbone Tile Splashback Black Cabinet Handles Timber is a great choice for a benchtop as We went with the simple white tile in a Add some contrast to the kitchen with it’s sturdy, beautiful, and can last for years. herringbone pattern to compliment the black cabinet handles which perfectly It has enough character that it doesn’t wooden benchtop and add some texture off-set the white/grey cabinet doors. need a lot of dressing up to look lovely. to the space. Open Shelving Pantry Organisers Wooden Bar Stools Open shelving is the perfect way to Using clear organiser tubs can help keep We’ve chosen some barstools that display items, ornaments, or cookbooks your pantry under control by grouping perfectly match the rest of our kitchen; in your kitchen. Using the same timber items like spices, condiments or sauces black legs to match the cabinet handles as the benchtop keeps the room unified. and help keep your pantry organised. and timber seats to match the benchtop. Kitchen Renovation - Design Ideas & Inspiration monarchpainting.com.au/house-of-monarch/kitchen
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