For real....who decided this should be the basic builder grade default??? Yuck. We also had to get a new fridge, as the one that was in the house didn't work. So we're planning on slowing updating all the appliances. White appliances are also a decorating sin in my eyes.
Anywho, I did a lot of research and decided to use a chalk based paint. Not to be confused with chalkboard paint. Chalk paint is thicker and doesn't require sanding prep. I used Rustoleum Chalked in charcoal and aged gray. I LOVED using this stuff. It was super easy to work with and gave me nearly perfect coverage in one coat. I always wondered what other bloggers meant when they would say chalk paint begs to be distressed. Now I get it. It dries to a great matte finish and looks amazing distressed. So when Husband said he liked the way it looked with just the one coat, I decided to run with the distressed idea. One thing about chalk paint is most of the time it's suggested to seal and protect it with wax. I used polycrylic as it's more durable and won't melt around heat. The polycrylic gave the paint a bit of a sheen, which at first I wasn't too happy with as I loved the matte, but it's grown on me. Plus it will be easier to clean with that protective coat.
And now I'll shut up and show you...the finished product!
Ta da!!! And check out our new sleek dishwasher! Blends right in and I love how quiet it is. I do want to put pulls and knobs on the drawers and doors, but that will have to wait a little bit. I'm really happy with the results. All in all, it probably took me about a week to complete if you take out the time I took off of painting to pack and actually move. Not bad at all! Would I do it again though? Doubtful. I have a dresser from my mother in law sitting in the garage waiting to be painted. Stay tuned for that reveal as well!
