PIP: Kitchen Reno on a budget! (before and during pics)

Baby_Bunny_Hopeful

DH and i are re-doing our kitchen on a budget.... our countertops are just a few years old (previous owner) but the blue laminate (while in good condition) just isn't my style!  

So I'm using the Gianni Granite Kit in Chocolate Brown to update them!!  I also want to change out the brackets/hinges on the cabinets with brushed nickel (rusty brass is ugly!)... and ultimately, I'd LOVE to paint/glaze the cabinets a darker brown (not a fan of the light builder-grade 20 year old ones we currently have)... but we have SOOO many cabinets that I just don't know if I have the patience for it!!

We'll see how the cabinets look after the counters are finished- maybe I won't have to do them... we'll see!

BEFORE: 

 

DURING:

 

I'll post another update later today after I apply the mineral paints... and I'll definitely do a  B/A post once everything has cured and the painter's tape is removed!! 

Baby_Bunny_Hopeful

ETA:

I did our master bath using this kit (Sicilian Sand, though) back in October... here's the B/A:

 

brianabrad

That kit seems to work really well! Good luck with your reno today!

TheyCallMeLiz

Im not gonna lie... that bathroom B/A came out awesome! good job! Way better than the countertop re-do I did 2 years ago! LOL

BethaBoo

Awesome start! That bathroom redo looks amazing. 

I think it would make a big difference in the look of the kitchen if you put handles on the drawers and doors. Maybe it would change it enough that you wouldn't feel the need to stain/paint. At least for awhile. 

aweilba

Looking good so far!  I agree with pp about getting some hardware for your cabinets; it'll update the look a bit.

Baby_Bunny_Hopeful

After 1st round of minerals (too dark for my taste/light cabinets):

After 2nd (and final) round of minerals- MUCH better:

Closeup:

DH will be applying the 2 topcoats tomorrow (I can't since I'm pg)... and I'll post "official" before/after shots on Monday!!!