Help! Does the bottom just need to be painted?
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Janet Pizaro on Dec 27, 2015Depending 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.Helpful Reply
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Mary-Ann on Dec 27, 2015Yes, 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.Helpful Reply
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Snapoutofit on Dec 27, 2015agree. stain it.Helpful Reply
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Sandra on Dec 27, 2015You could buy veneer and put it under them. Pretty easy fix.Helpful Reply
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Kathy Bitzan on Dec 27, 2015You 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.Helpful Reply
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B. Enne on Dec 27, 2015I 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.Helpful Reply
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Diana Deiley on Dec 27, 2015If lighting is limited, paint it white to reflect light and brighten the area! Good question by the way.Helpful Reply
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Theresa on Dec 28, 2015Put light rail to finish the cupboardHelpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Dec 28, 2015Would either paint it the same colour as your backsplash or stain it.Helpful Reply
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Wendy on Dec 28, 2015maybe a patterned contact paper or wallpaper with neat print, remove later if you wantHelpful Reply
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Lori Lukes Kelly on Dec 28, 2015If the back splash is painted (I cant tell), paint it the same colorHelpful Reply
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Lisa B. on Dec 28, 2015I 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.Helpful Reply
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Leahannh on Dec 28, 2015I put contact paper and hooks for mugs etc - all at the dollar store! Had to pre drill holes for the hooksHelpful Reply
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Patty S on Dec 28, 2015Definitely the gel stain.Helpful Reply
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Johnchip on Dec 28, 2015Wood 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. .Helpful Reply
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Ltt834476 on Dec 28, 2015Just stain it the same color. It will look a lot better.Helpful Reply
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Marie on Dec 28, 2015Jazz 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!Helpful Reply
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Tammy Sea on Dec 28, 2015I 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.Helpful Reply
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Amy on Dec 28, 2015We are planning to paint and add molding. Thanks to everyone!!Helpful Reply
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Sheila D on Dec 28, 2015Stain and / or add some wide decorative moldingHelpful Reply
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UpState on Dec 28, 2015Simply stain it the same color.Helpful Reply
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LIDuck on Dec 29, 2015I 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.Helpful Reply
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Louis Lieberman on Dec 29, 2015stain it the same colour as the cabinetsHelpful Reply
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Leahannh on Jan 13, 2016do anything here yet? :)Helpful Reply
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Amy on Jan 13, 2016Painted 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!Helpful Reply
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Amy on Jan 24, 2016Thank 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.Helpful Reply
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