We completely transformed our fake-wood, dated kitchen for less than £150 – there was ZERO priming needed too

The Sun

28-05-2025

A WOMAN has been praised after sharing how she transformed her dated kitchen for less than £150.
Not only that, but there was absolutely no priming involved.
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Natalie took to TikTok to answer the most asked questions about the kitchen makeover, including where she got the paint from and how she changed up the cupboard handles.
"We used Frenchic trim paint in the colour Stone Rosie for the cupboards, and we went with the trim paint because we wanted a sheen finish," she explained.
"And another amazing thing about it - it self primes and it self seals!
"We used a total of three tins."
To give the worktops a new look, she used the DC Fix Vinyl in Ribbeck Oak from B&Q.
It's heat resistant up to 70 degrees Celsius, but it's advisable not to put hot items directly on it - and to use worktop savers or trivets instead.
The final question Natalie answered in the clip was about her cupboard handles.
"I didn't realise how expensive new door handles would be and I needed a total of 18 and that wasn't cheap," she said.
"So to keep the costs down I did respray them.
"And for that we just used the Rust-Oleum Black Matte Spray Paint and a clear matte sealant over the top."
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She concluded her video by sharing a budget breakdown, revealing that she spent £146.83 on giving the kitchen a whole new look.
"I don't think that's bad at all, let me know what you think!" she said.
The comments section was quickly filled, with one person asking: "Did you sand the cupboards first?
"And how many coats? Can you tell it's painted?
"I'm wanting to do mine but I'm scared if looks awful close up!"
To which Natalie replied: "Yes, we lightly sanded them with 120 grit and then washed it down with sugar soap.
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"We did three coats but could have got away with two.
"There's one door you can slightly see roller marks but unless you are close up, you'd never know!"
"Wow this is really inspiring," another added.
"It looks amazing. I desperately need to do mine," a third commented.
"That's flipping gorgeous - lovely and clean and bright!" someone else wrote.
"Looks brilliant, nice work and a bargain!" another praised.
"So many people, including me, get hooked on having someone into do jobs.
"This is proof you don't need to."
"Absolutely love this - you've inspired me," someone else gushed.
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