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happytobreathe
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To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Ok,...so if we do move on we will need to make the choice to paint our cabinets or leave them. I don't know if I am in love with the grain on the cabinets. Is there anyway I can make them more updated with paint? But if paint--what color? The floor is white and so are the appliances. I want to get new counter tops and of course clean up the mess of that back splash with tiles... but do I paint the cabinets...white? leave them? thoughts??
ANY Advice? 
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katiebell
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
what about changing the hardware first and see how you like that. I kinda like the wood...but it's hard to tell from the pics. I think with new countertops and backsplash, the cabinets would look fine.
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smdl
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
If you can I would paint and change hardware.
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Melmel821
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Posted by katiebell
what about changing the hardware first and see how you like that. I kinda like the wood...but it's hard to tell from the pics. I think with new countertops and backsplash, the cabinets would look fine.
I agree, I'd change the hardware first and change the backsplash and counter tops for a more updated look.
While painting always comes out well on HGTV, I'm not sure how I'd pull it off but the cabinets are actually pretty nice. And if you still don't like the wood, you can still paint and use hte new hardware.
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Mrs007
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Yes, I agree change the hardware first.
Also, I cannot remember who it was but someone on here shared a pic of their brick backsplash that they painted white and it looks almost like subway tile! Would you be open to just painting your current backsplash? I wish I could remember who it was who posted the pic so you could see what I mean...
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rkoenke
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Posted by happytobreathe
Ok,...so if we do move on we will need to make the choice to paint our cabinets or leave them. I don't know if I am in love with the grain on the cabinets. Is there anyway I can make them more updated with paint? But if paint--what color? The floor is white and so are the appliances. I want to get new counter tops and of course clean up the mess of that back splash with tiles... but do I paint the cabinets...white? leave them? thoughts??
ANY Advice? IMAGE
Someone on this board (sorry i forgot who  ) painted their faux brick paneling white. it fooled many of us to think it was subway tile! i think that'd change the look immediately!
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rkoenke
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Posted by KP7309
Yes, I agree change the hardware first.
Also, I cannot remember who it was but someone on here shared a pic of their brick backsplash that they painted white and it looks almost like subway tile! Would you be open to just painting your current backsplash? I wish I could remember who it was who posted the pic so you could see what I mean...
OMG! i didn't see your post, sorry. we both were thinking the same thing... great minds.
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Mrs007
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Posted by rkoenke
OMG! i didn't see your post, sorry. we both were thinking the same thing... great minds.
thats ok...I just wish our "great minds" could remember who it was lol. It did look really nice in her kitchen.
ETA: I found the post! Scroll down to Mssissy's post!
click here
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JldDolphin
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
I agree with the other ladies. Paint the backsplash white first and if you are going to change the counter top, you will feel like you have a whole new kitchen. GL!
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mavaesq
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Ooooh the painted brick looks fantastic!
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seeinstarz
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
I had the same bricks in my kitchen YUCK..I painted them white Much better! Its a pain in the a$$ but totally worth it if you can't do a full remodel for a while. You will probably like the cabinets much better after you paint the backsplash and change out the countertops!
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mandasue
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
i agree with the previous posts.....
paint the bricks white and change the hardware then decide if you want to do more
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MsSissy
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Posted by JldDolphin
I agree with the other ladies. Paint the backsplash white first and if you are going to change the counter top, you will feel like you have a whole new kitchen. GL!
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Hey that's my kitchen...I'm honored you like it  
Our brick is actually fake brick paneling that I painted. Well worth the time it took. It changed the whole look.
I think once you paint the brick get a new countertop and change the hardware you're going to love the changes.
Don't forget to post before and after pictures!
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tourist
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
I agree--paint the back splash & change the hardware. Also, trying cleaning the cabinets ( I am assuign you just moved in, not that you are dirty)--old cabinets may be greasy & that will affect the color.
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HeatherRose
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Posted by KP7309
Yes, I agree change the hardware first.
Also, I cannot remember who it was but someone on here shared a pic of their brick backsplash that they painted white and it looks almost like subway tile! Would you be open to just painting your current backsplash? I wish I could remember who it was who posted the pic so you could see what I mean...
I was going to post the same thing!!
paint those bricks white FIRST and see how you like the cabinets. I would also get updated handles, and if you still don't like them, I would paint them white. then you can sand them around the edges to reveal a little of the wood kinda like this:
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JldDolphin
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Posted by Mssissy
Hey that's my kitchen...I'm honored you like it
I don't think I would have thought about painting fake brick, but I'm sure you are glad you did. I would have thought of just taking it done, but this way you used what you had and made the best of it. Really brighten up your kitchen. The first time I saw your pic I thought it was white subway tiles. Nice!!! 
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happytobreathe
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Re: To Paint or Not to Paint--- any thoughts?
Wow! You guys rock! I am in love wit the the wood and painted brick! The only thing is the painted brick is only on that side of the kitchen.... the other side has MIRROR!!! Yes...a mirror back splash. Maybe I can find some of that fake brick somewhere else in the house and paint it white and hang it there for now!
THANK YOU ALL!!!!
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