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| Laminex Splashback Kitchen |
| If your kitchen is looking a bit tired, you can give it a brand-new look without breaking the bank. |
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Here's how we modernised a kitchen that needed to move into the '90s. The general structure of the kitchen didn't need changing and surfaces such as cupboard doors were all fine, which meant that the kitchen could be updated at a reasonable price.
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The cupboard doors were in good condition, so all we had to do was to paint over them with an enamel paint. First, a coat of ESP (Easy Surface Prep) was applied. ESP allows paint to firmly bond itself with glossy surfaces. Next, we applied two coats of Dulux Semi-Gloss Enamel in a colour called Squash.
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Timber beading was attached to the fronts of the doors and stained.
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The owners decided to replace the old splashback tiles with Laminex, which seems to be all the rage at the moment. It certainly makes good sense when it comes to cleaning. To apply the new splashback, the old tiles were removed and then moisture-resistant craftwood was glued and screwed into the wall.
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Adhesive was then applied to the laminate and craftwood. Next, several pieces of dowel were laid against the craftwood, running from top to bottom. These served to prevent the craftwood and laminate from making contact while we lined up the correct position for the laminate. Once happy with the position, we simply slid out the centre dowel and pressed the laminate firmly onto the craftwood, working our way toward the ends as we did so.
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Laminex has recently released a Colour Confidence system, which provides lots of great colour combinations that can be made from the extensive Laminex range.
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The old orange benchtops were sanded to roughen up the surface and improve adhesion before they were also covered with Laminex, using the dowel trick again, to extend the modern look and complement the new splashbacks. Covering benchtops is a cheaper alternative to replacing them entirely.
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A timber strip was attached to the straight edge of the benchtops to continue the look already created with the beading on the front of the cupboard doors.
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Next, a new, more compact Westinghouse Halogen cooktop was installed in the benchtop, freeing up more bench space.
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More Info
All paint supplied for the cupboards was from Dulux. We used a Dulux Oil-Based Undercoat to prepare our surface, then Dulux Colour Solutions enamel in Squash (W), strip No. 73. To make the job a little easier we used a special roller made for applying enamel paint. For more information, call Dulux on 13 25 25.All laminate was supplied by Laminex. For the benchtops and kickboards we used Illusion Verde colour, in the Dimensions finish (colour code No. 735). For the splashbacks we used Laminex Teal colour, Texture finish (No. 412). For more information and the location of your nearest Laminex Colour Confidence Centre, call 1800 803 165 or contact Laminex on 13 21 36.
Halogen cooktop from Westinghouse, model number PHF284W. Available through retail outlets. For more information call Westinghouse on 1300 363 640.
ESP and POE (Paint Odour Eliminator) from the Flood Company. For more information, ph: 1800 226 113.
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