Redoing my kitchen. What should I do first?

Question

I need to update my kitchen and want to replace the counter top, the tile back splash, paint my cabinets, paint the walls. What should I do first?

Answer 1

Replacing the counter top and the backsplash will take the longest time and both sould be done before any painting is done. Matter of fact the best thing to do is to remove the counter top and the backsplash and then do the painting. Once the painting is completed then install the new backsplash and the counter top. I did and it works better this way since you don't run the risk of getting paint on the counter top or backsplash. One more thing. Whatever color or type of backsplash you are going to install, insure that it will coordinate with the color of the cabinets.

Answer 2

Since you are going to be replacing the counter top and tile the back splash, I would paint everything in the kitchen first. You don't have to be as careful to not drip paint on your brand new counter top. Updating a kitchen does wonders for the house. We did ours about 2 years ago and we never regretted the money that we spent. We even went a little farther and put in new cabinets, a new sink and a new faucet. Money very well spent.

Answer 3

The advice of Louis P is good, and I'll add this...most countertop has an integral backsplash. Remove the countertop, determine where your new backsplash will hit the wall, and be sure that is smooth. There is often a ridge of built-up paint or caulk there. Paint the walls and cabinets, painting down past the top of the level where the backsplash hits.
Then, set the countertop. When you do that, slide it up to the wall, and look for gaps. With a pencil held so it is just at the edge of the gap, slide it along the wall, marking the backsplash. Then take the countertop off, and sand or plane down to the line you made. The idea is that the backsplash is real straight...but walls usually are not. So you custom shape the top edge of the backsplash to fit tight to the wall.
If you plan to reinstall the old sink, you can make a template of the cut-out from the old countertop to mark the new cut-out.

Answer 4

Did you know you don't have to completely take out the countertop and replace it? You can just remove the laminate covering and replace that with something new and exciting... It's great because it cost's soooooooo much less.

Replace the tile first, then paint the cabinets. Do the countertop after that then finish the edges between the counter and the tiles. Paint the walls last.

Have fun!

Answer 5

The first thing that you need to do is to decide on the colors and style that you want selected in your newly remodeled kitchen. The counter top can be put in first. Then paint the cabinets. If for some reason the color you originally chose to go with the counter top is not as you expected, it is easier to switch gears as far as painting rather than with the counter top.

Answer 6

The first thing you should do is figure out what color/ theme you would like to use. This way you can figure out what color counter-tops you would need, since this would be the first thing to be changed out. Then the back splash. If you are only repainting the cabinets, then they would be next. Finally, end up with the walls.

Answer 7

choose everything first. then paint the walls first because if paint gets on the counter, who cares! you're getting a new one! paint the cabinets last and if you can take them out and paint them somewhere else, do so before even painting the walls.

Answer 8

Start from the top and work your way down, ceiling, walls, cabinets, counters, backsplash, floor.