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2/6/11

Ikea Substitute

Well, I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of this:

2130

I am READY.  Here is the before:

kit4

It really was not all that bad.  It was a warm, toasty brown formica.  I really like granite, but have been resisting UPGRADE FEVER.  So today I prepped and primed:

kit2

and now it looks like this:

kit1

I am amazed at how well it turned out, so smooth.  This is actually Krylon paint for painting plastic.  I am using it as a primer over which I will apply the stainless steel paint.  I think it is going to work!



Stay tuned……

13 comments:

-Heidi said...

I'm really looking forward to seeing how this turns out... lookin' good!

tale of many cities said...

can't wait to see it finished! it DOES look like it's gonna work well! :)

Carmen Wilson said...

Wow, didn't know you could do that!

Pine Tree Home said...

Uh, that already looks fantastic!

Nita {ModVintageLife} said...

This is going to be interesting. Can't wait to see what it looks like when done.

Mrs. Means said...

What a good idea. I cannot wait to see the result!

Amy of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie said...

Can't wait to see it!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Looking good! Thanks so much for linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence.

Kim @ Touch of Nostalgia said...

I am looking forward to see how it turns out.

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Mrs.B said...

I looks Great already!

Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch) said...

Oh, I can't wait to see it!! Actually, to me, it looks nice in white, and it looked good in brown too, LOL! I can't wait to see the stainless steel though. Good for you! Great idea!
Best,
Gloria

Jenni said...

It is looking great so far! I am so excited to see how it comes out when you are done with it, too! :)

I hope you are having a good week! :)

Blessings,
Jenni

Fiona said...

I have a very similar granite look laminate in my kitchen .... And lately have been wishing for something less patterned .... But I don't think I'm as brave as you to paint over it!

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