We are hoping to paint our oak cabinets antiqued black. We got a quote from a professional, but it seems expensive to me. I was wondering if anyone else has paid to have this done. Any ideas on the going rate? I have a "normal" sized kitchen with an island.
2007-11-18 12:17:38 · 5 answers · asked by AmyBlue77 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Distressed black has become very popular and is offered by major manufacturers. To get an idea if the painting price is out of line I would suggest comparing it to purchasing new cabinets of that finish color. The company I work for sells cabinets online and we have a black distressed finished called onyx. Take a look at the prices of maple with a style similar to yours and add 15%. That will probably tell you if it is worth the painting price or not. My parents had their oak cabinets painted off white by a professional and they now have problems with chipping. I think they paid $1500 in a rural PA area.
2007-11-19 06:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by JD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone want to cover up beautiful oak by painting it black. You should ask a professional decorator to help you as I don't think black adds anything to a kitchen where the more light , the better.
2007-11-18 20:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by Old Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking of doing the same thing. I don't have the answer, but I'm looking forward to what everyone else has to say.
2007-11-18 20:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by SueyN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try sanding them-wipe clean,use sherman williams primer
toned to a p-5
two coats of primer
paint-sherman williams black gloss 3-coats
the cost-tape,drop cloth paint brush,1-quart of primer
1-quart of paint-------$60.00
and some sweat
good luck...
2007-11-18 20:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by MAttsprat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sears will give you a free estimate.
2007-11-18 20:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋