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Kitchen paint color – A guide to painting your countertops December 5, 2008

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Kitchen paint color can be accented when you paint your counter tops. Not only are counter tops very functional they can also add a much needed dab of color in your kitchen.

Here is a definitive step by step guide to help you finish painting your kitchen countertops in no time:

Choose your paint basekitchen6
The three most popular bases for paints are oil, acrylic and water. For kitchen countertops, the oil based paints are the most preferred ones since they dry more quickly than the other two.

Decide on the color scheme
Look at your kitchen paint colors. In order to have warm interiors, you need to paint your kitchen countertop with a color scheme that will compliment the color of your kitchen.

Clear out
Of course you need to clear out all the materials in your countertop before you can paint on it. Remove all the pots, the pans and other accessories that may hamper your painting process.

Sand and prime before you apply
It is a good idea to sand the surface of the countertop first before you paint so that the surface will be smooth and your strokes will be even. After that you must first apply a primer so that the paint can adhere to the surface more easily. Only then should you apply your first coat of paint. Let it dry and evaluate if you need to apply a second coat of paint or if you are already content with the finished kitchen paint color.

So there you go. I hope that you try these tips out and create the different looks that will enhance your kitchen paint color.

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