Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled a list of the questions we are most frequently asked, along with their answers. If you don't find your question answered on this page, please contact us.
It's simple: Take photographs of your Kitchen, including the island or dresser if you have one (particularly if there is anything that you think is a little unusual), count the number of doors, drawers, glazed doors, plate racks, etc., and email me at [email protected] along with your full postal address. I will turn your enquiry around quickly and produce an all-inclusive, accurate quotation for your consideration.
I work in Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands conurbation around Birmingham. I've even been known to work on projects around the Welsh Borders! Please call me to find out.
It is possible to Hand Paint the most common substrates used in Kitchen manufacture. So, if your Kitchen is solid wood, previously painted, waxed, varnished, laminated, bare wood, primed, or foil-wrapped, I can Hand Paint it! If in doubt, email a photograph to [email protected]. I will soon be able to tell you.
Obviously whilst I am working on your project; during working hours, I would prefer it if you didn't use your Kitchen (you will be free to make lunch and drinks during the day), the kitchen will be left operational during the evening - at this time you have full usage... there is no need to book meals out!
Your contact information will be used for the sole purpose of answering your enquiry and preparing a quote if required. I will not publish any photos sent to me for pricing purposes, without your permission.
In general, I don't need cupboards to be cleared out. However, if your cupboard has a glazed door the internals will be painted, so it would be helpful if these cupboards are cleared. Any shelving that is to be painted will also need to be cleared.
On base units and eye level units that have solid doors, I don't paint the internals of cupboards (Painting inside of cupboards with solid doors will double the cost of a normal paint job). Paint is not as practical as modern laminates for the inside of units due to extremely heavy wear. I do however paint the internals of cupboards that have glazed doors, as the contents of the cupboard will be visible at all times and I want the Kitchen to look uniform.
New wooden units can be oiled internally, which is a time-consuming but an easy job for DIYers, alternatively, I would be happy to cost this as a addition to your Hand Painted project.
I don't fit new worktops,... However, if you are looking for a Marble, Granite or Quartz worktop, take a look at our preferred supplier; www.marblegranitequartz.co.uk for great service and pricing.
Yes, I am happy to fit new handles to accompany your newly painted kitchen - just remember to mention it when the project starts, so that the old holes can be filled and painted, if necessary.
It would be really helpful if all worktops are cleared and glazed units are emptied... feel free to leave the kettle out; I take tea - milk no sugar, biscuits are a bonus!
All of your Kitchen will be painted onsite.
Dust-free sanding means that 99.9% of dust is taken out of the atmosphere, so you will not see "any" additional dust in your home from your Kitchen being Hand Painted by me.
Doors are stored on a modular racking system during the project. I will need an area, approximately, 2m x 2m for this.