Chalk Painted Kitchen Cabinets

These 20 year old oak cabinets were a wreck!
How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® and what we used to seal them. Homeroad.net

Here is the before... 

How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® and what we used to seal them. Homeroad.net

here is the during...

How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® and what we used to seal them. Homeroad.net

And finally... the finished kitchen!

How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® and what we used to seal them. Homeroad.net

My cabinets were done by 2 very sweet women from a company called Bella Terra Designs. Check Theresa's website, they are true artists and professionals. I would recommend them 100% for those that live in the area. You can check out their Facebook page here.

This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I used to repair this tile. 

Homeroad will receive a small compensation at no additional cost to you. 

 Bella Terra Designs used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint... 
The uppers were done in 1/2 Pure White and 1/2 Old White. 

I didn't want the upper cabinets too white or too cream colored so mixing the 2 was the perfect solution! 

At the last minute we ended up using a primer on the top cabinets. Even though a degreaser was used to clean the cabinets first, grease spots were coming up through the white...
In an attempt to stop the spots in their tracks the ladies used a primer first and then 2 coats of chalk paint. Primer is usually an unnecessary step with chalk paint, but in this case it was better safe than sorry!

How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® and what we used to seal them. Homeroad.net

The bottom cabinets were painted with Annie Sloan French Linen.

We finished off the cabinets with a little distressing and 2 coats of varnish. We all felt that the varnish would give the cabinets added protection. The varnish is called C-5000 from Faux Effects International.
Chalk painted kitchen cabinets. Homeroad.net

My cabinets go around the island and into the next room... this was no small job which is why I hired someone to do it for me.

How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® and what we used to seal them. Homeroad.net

How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® and what we used to seal them. Homeroad.net

How to paint kitchen cabinets with Chalk Paint® and what we used to seal them. Homeroad.net

Going with the 2 toned kitchen was the perfect choice, not too light and not too dark. It gave the room a lot of character!



Update: The kitchen walls were painted a neutral white color from Sherwin Williams. You can see the new color HERE.

Read more about Bella Terra Designs here.



                                     


Click to follow Homeroad below…







Homeroad
Homeroad

I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

Older Post Newer Post

Comments

  1. art.of.66May 16, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Hi Susan,.
    your kitchen has been wonderful.

    A beautiful day wishes
    Simone from Dresden

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 16, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    You got a brand new looking kitchen, Susan! It looks great. Good tip about mixing the whites.

    ReplyDelete
  3. BlissMay 16, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Ohhhhh, it's done!!!! Looks great and I think you are loving it. School is almost out, one big project marked done, great way to start the summer.

    Bliss

    ReplyDelete
  4. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    WOWWIE-KAZOOWY! Amazingly amazing. lol I already loved the kitchen, but I get the 'need to refresh' thing. Great work.

    ReplyDelete
  5. ANNEMay 16, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Love the two toned look. Perfectly beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Korrie@RedHenHomeMay 16, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    WOW, Susan! It looks amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Sumaya at Evocative VintageMay 16, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    It looks like a new kitchen Susan. Using the 2 neutrals together makes for a striking design!


    Hugs
    Sumaya

    ReplyDelete
  8. Deb HrabikMay 16, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    What a nice fresh look! And the bar stools are great too!
    Deb@LakeGirlPaints

    ReplyDelete
  9. angela hodges abodeMay 17, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Wow! This look amazing! I would love for you to link to http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/assets-and-efforts-linky-party-2.html

    Thanks,
    Angela

    ReplyDelete
  10. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful! Chalk paint is a super paint to work with. I love your updated cabinets.

    ReplyDelete
  11. 20 North OraMay 17, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Your cabinets look wonderful! I am getting ready to paint mine in similar paint - only made locally in Oklahoma. Your's look great.

    Judy

    ReplyDelete
  12. My Repurposed LifeMay 17, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    susan! I LOVE the new look of your kitchen! I know you must be thrilled and smile from ear to ear every time you walk in there. :)

    kudos to Bella Terra Designs!

    gail

    ReplyDelete
  13. thistlewoodfarmMay 18, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Your cabinets are so pretty! I absolutely LOVE the color and the drawer pulls!

    Have a blessed and amazing day!
    karianne

    ReplyDelete
  14. cindyMay 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Wow! Looks fabulous! Thanks for giving the name of that varnish. I may look that up :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. andi filanteMay 26, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Your kitchen looks amazing! I just had a friend ask me about painting cabinets in chalk paint, and since I don't have any experience with it, I wasn't sure how to recommend. I'll be sending her this post so she can see for herself. Looks great!

    -andi

    ReplyDelete
  16. Krista AasenMay 28, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    What a great freshening up!! It looks amazing. I am thinking of doing mine this summer in a pale blue/grey on the bottom and white on the top... I did DIY chalk paint on my laundry room cabinets and was thrilled with the results. You have given me some additional inspiration!! Thanks:)
    Krista

    ReplyDelete
  17. chateau chicJune 28, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Love the color combination you used in your kitchen. What a wonderful transformation. It looks so fresh and beautiful!! Great idea to hire someone to do it.
    Mary Alice

    ReplyDelete
  18. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 29, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Wow, what a dramatic change. I love the two colors. Gorgeous transformation. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party that will be live Monday evening. www.astrollthrulife.net. Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty

    ReplyDelete
  19. Tina@thriftingwithcake.blogspot.comJune 29, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    This looks amazing!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Eclectically VintageJune 30, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Susan - your kitchen is amazing - and worth all that hard work!! I've been trying to talk my sister into painting her cabinets - I'll have to send her a link to your beautiful one!
    Kelly

    ReplyDelete
  21. LarriJuly 19, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Your cabinets look fabulous! How are they holding up? I'm contemplating the chalk paint for my own kitchen, but have kids who tend to knock & bang everything. Wondering if this type of paint is conducive to every-day family life. :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. HomeroadAugust 29, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      Larri they are holding up perfectly! I love them and there is not even a ding and I have 3 teenagers living at home plus a ton of friends... they wash up great and I love them!

      Delete
  22. RobinSAugust 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I too would like to know how they are holding up... My 25 year old kitchen needs help, but the cabinets are solid, so I can't justify trashing them just to get my dream white kitchen : (

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. HomeroadAugust 29, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      Robin my cabinets are still fabulous! I wash them down when they get dirty... my teenagers haven't even made a ding in them... they are just as durable as I had hoped! I love them and everyone that enters my kitchen says they love it!

      Delete
  23. UnknownOctober 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    I was wondering where you got those amazing stools? I loooove them!!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Susan @ Oh My! CreativeMay 12, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    How are they holding up? I just paint a kitchen in the french linen then waxed them. I am afraid of them chipping. Keeping my fingers crossed they hold up! Your kitchen looks beautiful!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thank you for stopping by, I love your comments and I will do my best to reply to all your questions and comments. By leaving a comment you are consenting to your email being collected for communication purposes only. Your privacy is important to me.
Have a nice day.
Susan