Asked on Dec 27, 2015
Help! Does the bottom just need to be painted?
by Amy
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When I am sitting at the kitchen bar having your morning coffee, this is what I see! YUCK! Advice please!!
The unfinished bottom of my builder grade kitchen cabinets :(
26 answers
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Depending on the material the cabinets you may be able to purchase a stain to cover this up. If you have a piece of scrap from the cabinets a color match could be done for you at Home Depot.
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 27, 2015
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Yes, stain it if possible depending on the cabinet material. Otherwise, you could paint it black. The best solution is to add a light valance to the front of the cabinets and hopefully lights behind it.
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Mary-Ann
on Dec 27, 2015
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agree. stain it.
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Snapoutofit
on Dec 27, 2015
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You could buy veneer and put it under them. Pretty easy fix.
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Sandra
on Dec 27, 2015
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You could paint it any color that coordinates with your kitchen or black or stain is also a good idea. I like color so yeah I would do something.
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Kathy Bitzan
on Dec 27, 2015
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I gel-stained the side of a cabinet with a colour-match. I should have put veneer 1st, since I was trying to match a grain, where there was none. In your case, it looks more straightforward, and you should be able to purchase a tiny can, and just rub it on quite quicky.
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B. Enne
on Dec 27, 2015
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If lighting is limited, paint it white to reflect light and brighten the area! Good question by the way.
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Diana Deiley
on Dec 27, 2015
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Put light rail to finish the cupboard
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Theresa
on Dec 28, 2015
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Would either paint it the same colour as your backsplash or stain it.
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Marion Nesbitt
on Dec 28, 2015
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maybe a patterned contact paper or wallpaper with neat print, remove later if you want
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Wendy
on Dec 28, 2015
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If the back splash is painted (I cant tell), paint it the same color
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Lori Lukes Kelly
on Dec 28, 2015
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I agree. Gel stain. Take a cabinet door with you to the paint store as well as a photo of the unfinished wood to get a good match. Test in on an inconspicuous spot.
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Lisa B.
on Dec 28, 2015
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I put contact paper and hooks for mugs etc - all at the dollar store! Had to pre drill holes for the hooks
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Leahannh
on Dec 28, 2015
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Definitely the gel stain.
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Patty S
on Dec 28, 2015
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Wood stain will make it dark and like it is 'underneath' . Contact or wall paper will make it look cheap. Paint, bright white or cream to match the tile and/or counter. in a high shiny gloss. It will help bounce light and brighten the space. I also think the idea of a couple nice things hanging from a hook or two might make you happier, but be careful not to keep drawing your eye to the spot. .
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Johnchip
on Dec 28, 2015
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Just stain it the same color. It will look a lot better.
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Ltt834476
on Dec 28, 2015
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Jazz it up with something if you're only seeing it when you sit there, not worth the money or trouble of staining etc, mod podge it with something cheery, look for some ideas on this site or Pinterest etc. look for sheet metal on sale and spray paint, you get the idea!
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Marie
on Dec 28, 2015
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I would avoid contact paper. The glue gives out after a while and then you'd be left with saggy cabinet bottoms. I think just adding a skirt to the bottom would be your best bet. Hide the underside and enhance the cabinets at the same time.
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Tammy Sea
on Dec 28, 2015
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We are planning to paint and add molding. Thanks to everyone!!
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Amy
on Dec 28, 2015
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Stain and / or add some wide decorative molding
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Sheila D
on Dec 28, 2015
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Simply stain it the same color.
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UpState
on Dec 28, 2015
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I vote you stain it the same color. Bring a door to a good paint shop for help in matching the color as closely as possible. Use painter's tape around the edge of the already stained cabinet and along your painted wall. Your cabinets are a medium tone, sand your new wood lightly, wipe off sanding dust, use a pre-stain prep to encourage the absorption, wipe stain in the direction of the grain, match the saturation/darkness of the new area to the old. Wipe off excess with a clean cloth and let dry. If the day comes that you replace your cabinets, make sure you are buying a product which a finished on all sides. Good luck with your project.
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LIDuck
on Dec 29, 2015
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stain it the same colour as the cabinets
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Louis Lieberman
on Dec 29, 2015
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do anything here yet? :)
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Leahannh
on Jan 13, 2016
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Painted the bottom to match the cabinets! I will post a picture after we complete the backsplash and hang the under the counter paper towel holder! Love this site!
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Amy
on Jan 13, 2016
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Thank you so much for all the help. My amazing husband did the backsplash and our sweet son painted all the bottoms during his school break.
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Amy
on Jan 24, 2016
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 27, 2015
Mary-Ann
on Dec 27, 2015
Snapoutofit
on Dec 27, 2015
Sandra
on Dec 27, 2015
Kathy Bitzan
on Dec 27, 2015
B. Enne
on Dec 27, 2015
Diana Deiley
on Dec 27, 2015
Theresa
on Dec 28, 2015
Marion Nesbitt
on Dec 28, 2015
Wendy
on Dec 28, 2015
Lori Lukes Kelly
on Dec 28, 2015
Lisa B.
on Dec 28, 2015
Patty S
on Dec 28, 2015
Johnchip
on Dec 28, 2015
Ltt834476
on Dec 28, 2015
Marie
on Dec 28, 2015
Tammy Sea
on Dec 28, 2015
Sheila D
on Dec 28, 2015
UpState
on Dec 28, 2015
LIDuck
on Dec 29, 2015
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