Comments on: Reader Redesign: Kitchen Quickchange

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:43:41 +0000

Hey Melissa,

We believe Jen dropped in with that info so feel free to scroll back through the comments to find out more (or follow the link in the post over to her blog for more details there). Hope it helps!

xo,
s

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:58:55 +0000

what color paint did she use? it looks like a grey-green- love it!

By: Genie

Genie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:05:13 +0000

Cate-
Popcorn ceilings are not difficult to remove IF the ceiling has not been sealed with paint. Tape plastic sheets all over the room and walls, spray the ceiling with warm water then scrape! I used a drywall scraper and attached a broom handle on it. Be careful not to cut into the ceiling during the process. It took a few hours, but it was dyi. I then hired someone to texture the ceiling. It was actually kinda fun watching all that ugly popcorn drop onto the floor!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:33:51 +0000

What was wrong with the bright green? LOL! Love the new kitchen! It inspires me to work on my house!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:12:53 +0000

Oh my goodness, what an amazing transformation! I just keep scrolling back and forth between the before and after – very inspiring.

Chelsea

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:02:56 +0000

Oops this was suppose to go in your baby crib post.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:01:48 +0000

I’m due at the end of April and this task of finding the perfect crib has been daunting.I have gotten close to choosing one but all the ones that i love and want are way way over our budget. I can’t believe that you found one so beautiful for under $300. That has been our goal and it’s modern and sleek. Thank you for actually helping me in finding my dream crib. You’ll are amazing!!!! :)

By: Cate

Cate — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:50:44 +0000

@Jen: Did they test the stuff for asbestos first? I don’t know when your home was built, but asbestos was sometimes used in the “popcorn” before 1978. That’s the thing that stops me from just getting out the spray bottle and the scraper! If I test it and it’s negative, I’ll have at it, but if it’s positive? Hmmm… not sure I want to open that can of worms.

@Kathy: that IS a dream come true! Like Whitney, I’m interested in a cost per sq. foot.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:19:49 +0000

Just leave them right in place. Removing the doors and drawers should do it. Here’s a step by step tutorial for you: http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/11/how-to-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets/

xo,
s

By: Crissa

Crissa — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:28 +0000

Sherry,

Do i have to take down my cabinets in order to prime and paint? Or can I leave them up and just paint them like that??? Thanks!