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This painted furniture in Hale was factory sprayed initially. The Client wanted to get some life or ‘soul’ into the furniture and elevate it into a great piece of furniture. On pick up I explained that there will not be any visible brush marks to detract from the enjoyment of …

This kitchen was just the layout my clients wanted, however it was a bit dated and wanted the bespoke hand painted kitchen look. They chose a nice bold colour- Aquamarine by Little Greene Paint Company. After de- greasing and sanding  I set to work masking up the whole kitchen to ensure …

This particular kitchen was painted in an a traditional oil based paint by Paint and Paper Library. Most Kitchen painters use water based paints these days. However some of the water based products are not outstanding and durable enough to go on kitchens. The reason for the popularity in water …

You can have your kitchen painted to this high standard. If you ever wanted to know what a specialist painter of kitchens like myself can achieve, then why not get a real sample of a kitchen door. This way you can really appreciate the expertise in using a brush. Minimal …

This hand painted kitchen was of a medium oak colour.   The client felt it was dated and wanted to lighten the space and liked the hand painted look. However, the format of the kitchen was just how they liked it and the kitchen was solid. The saving was going …

I travel all over the North West of England, including Preston, Lancashire, even abroad to paint the perfect kitchen.   I had the pleasure of this commission in Great Eccleston, a lovely little village where everyone seems to know each other and their business. It’s a real tight community and …

This Kitchen was originally waxed pine. In the preparation stage, it was important to get off all of the wax using a powerful degreaser. Once I got rid of the wax, I then primed it twice with Zinsser BIN which was let down a little with methylated spirits to avoid …

Here is an example of what can be done with a dated oak kitchen. The client wasn’t prepared to rip out the old kitchen for something that probably would not be the same build quality as this solid oak kitchen. I recommended French Grey by Little Paint and Paper Library. …

This was an oak kitchen with oak grain running through it. (Completed photos below.) The client had bought the house for the kitchen and it’s layout. Unfortunately it was too dark and absorbing light. That’s where I came in. This kitchen was really solid. I specified Paint and Paper Library’s …

This project was not only challenging, but fun! The kitchen had been built and primed ready for painting. When you want durability it is always vital to find out what the primer is on the surface prior to applying top coats. If in doubt- prime with your favourite primer.   …