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Painting the colour white and New White
Blog, colour advice, tikkurila
This week at Traditional Painter we were talking about Tikkurila and painting the colour white and New White. How frustrating that basic white, from one of the world’s finest furniture enamel manufacturers, can be a nightmare for coverage? Tikkurila, the above mentioned enamel maker, can tint their paint in literally any colour, with 100% accuracy. Read MoreQ&A with Traditional Painter
Blog, brushes, Little Greene, tikkurila
For a change of pace, I am going to share recent Q&A with Traditional Painter. The advice was given one-to-one, but seems useful to share with the many. What brush brands do you recommend? …brush choice depends on a few factors. If you are using acrylic paints, a synthetic bristle is essential. For painting very Read MoreRestoring an antique German stool in London
Blog, hand-painted furniture, Mark Nash, tikkurila
This case study covers one of Mark Nash’s projects, restoring an antique German stool in London. It was quite the challenge, but well within Mark’s capabilities. It is part of a series on unusual painted furniture, musical instruments and other. Restoring an antique stool, I thought you were a kitchen painter? Traditional Painter Mark Nash Read MoreHand painted kitchen in Findon
Blog, hand-painted kitchen, Mark West, tikkurila
Mark West Traditional Painter for Sussex and Surrey recently completed a Hand painted kitchen in Findon. We see this style of wooden kitchen throughout the UK. A modest size, the layout is well designed and works ergonomically for the owner, but it is starting to look its age. What to do? Replacing a kitchen can Read MoreHand painted kitchen in Ilkley
Blog, hand-painted kitchen, Lee Simone, tikkurila
Here is Lee Simone’s snapshot of a recent project: a hand painted kitchen in Ilkley in West Yorkshire. Project Details Location: Ilkley, West Yorkshire Project Type: Hand Painted Kitchen Type of Doors: Vinyl wrap with MDF substrate (slightly textured) Colour Choice: Farrow & Ball’s Railings (tinted accurately to the equivalent colour in my specialist paint Read Morehand painted oak kitchen in Collingham
Blog, hand-painted kitchen, Lee Simone, tikkurila
This article is about a hand painted oak kitchen in Collingham near Leeds. It was painted by Traditional Painter member, Lee Simone. This is a great example of where hand painting an older custom made kitchen can save homeowners literally tens of thousands of pounds over the cost of new! Starting point – decisions I Read Morehand painting tiles
Blog, cleaning, hand-painted kitchen, krudkutter, Lee Simone, tikkurila
Lee Simone, Traditional Painter Yorkshire, sheds some light on hand painting tiles. It was part of a commission to update the look of a kitchen in the village of Goldsborough, located between Harrogate and York. Before updating the kitchen After updating the kitchen and hand painting tiles Over the years I have written various pieces about Read MoreMr Nash hand-painted kitchens London and Tikkurila paint
Blog, hand-painted kitchen, Holman Specialist Paints, Mark Nash, tikkurila
Mark Nash is a master kitchen painter. For many years he has hand-painted kitchens from London to Marlborough to the Cotswolds, using Tikkurila paint. Updated 2017 Tikkurila paint is, in my opinion, the best waterborne paint available for painting kitchen cabinets. But if you’re used to solvent based products, it takes time to master. See Read MoreEmmas Door painted kitchen in Tunbridge Wells
Blog, Emma Brown, hand-painted kitchen, Holman Specialist Paints, tikkurila
Last year you may remember Traditional Painter, Emma Brown, worked her magic on the Emma’s Door painted kitchen in Tunbridge Wells. The over all refurbishment work carried out on the detached 1950’s house attracted some press interest, and here is the kitchen featured one year on, in 25 Beautiful Homes magazine. Click the image to Read MorePainted bedroom furniture in West Meath
Adam Bermingham, Blog, hand-painted furniture, tikkurila
Adam Bermingham Traditional Painter in Ireland lets us in on a real team effort where client and craftsman gelled to deliver an end result that all involved were proud of. The client came ready for the party with taste, a great eye for colour & a set of multi-coloured porcelain handles… I brought my skills, Read More
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