tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post5121058149755390228..comments2024-03-19T18:05:11.762-04:00Comments on Bear, Dolly and Moi: still working on the kitchenMorgane @ Bear,Dolly and Moihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113361457471017922noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-71748593381762319142021-01-05T10:10:02.492-05:002021-01-05T10:10:02.492-05:00I used a sander for the flat parts (a small simple...I used a sander for the flat parts (a small simple one) and I did some hand sanding for the molding parts, I did not go to bare wood, just removing most of the shiny finish. The primer does a really good job sticking to the cabinet. It has been 8 years and still doing great!Morgane @Bear, Dolly and Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16366461918769197305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-84895253025436522512020-12-31T23:43:00.094-05:002020-12-31T23:43:00.094-05:00Did you hand sand it or did you use a sander?Did you hand sand it or did you use a sander?Makhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909792366293816668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-34799155441350828272019-02-06T12:04:43.583-05:002019-02-06T12:04:43.583-05:00Thank you, I did it more than 6 years ago, and the...Thank you, I did it more than 6 years ago, and they still look pretty good.<br />I sanded them lightly, removed the dust thoroughly. Then I primed them with kilz primer, and painted 2 coat with regular Behr (homedepot) paint. It was a slow process because I do not have a garage and I had to use the dining room table but it went well.<br />You can see some of the progress here: http://beardollyandmoi.blogspot.com/2013/01/slowly-working-on-kitchen.html<br />and the final version here: http://beardollyandmoi.blogspot.com/2013/03/done-with-painting-cabinets.html<br />best of luck!<br />MorganeMorgane @ Bear,Dolly and Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113361457471017922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-21603311992788043662019-02-05T10:46:28.615-05:002019-02-05T10:46:28.615-05:00I have cabinets that look exactly like yours and w...I have cabinets that look exactly like yours and would like to paint them. What was your process? Did you have to strip them? What paint did you use. VERY new to this and would appreciate guidance. LOVE, love, love your cabinets!! Thank you in advance for any help and advice. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611205849374493565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-60434198491395379322017-02-24T09:42:29.929-05:002017-02-24T09:42:29.929-05:00Thanks! We did this a few months ago. I painted th...Thanks! We did this a few months ago. I painted the inside of the cabinets blue to repeat the color of the living room accent wall.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08486574627964165309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-79241283199601942802017-02-24T09:17:51.544-05:002017-02-24T09:17:51.544-05:00Hi Stephamie, mine are like yours, about 29-30&quo...Hi Stephamie, mine are like yours, about 29-30". there was about 11" between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling. It has been more than 4 years since I have done this and I still like it, I cannot even remember what it was like before, except for these pics of course! I need to post an updated version!Morgane @ Bear,Dolly and Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113361457471017922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-68821323393536210102017-02-23T08:24:43.978-05:002017-02-23T08:24:43.978-05:00I'd love to know what the height of your cabin...I'd love to know what the height of your cabinets are. I'm working with existing 29" cabinets. Trying to decide if I want to do a build out on top or replace with taller 39" cabinets. I love the interest that the decorative above cabinet nooks give. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17257742531375871128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-23610056459702502212016-08-22T21:58:11.911-04:002016-08-22T21:58:11.911-04:00I would love a copy of this post for my Husband. ...I would love a copy of this post for my Husband. We are just in the process of redoing our kitchen and would like to fill in the top. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824079575574328308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-63756529324219581372016-08-22T21:58:06.084-04:002016-08-22T21:58:06.084-04:00I would love a copy of this post for my Husband. ...I would love a copy of this post for my Husband. We are just in the process of redoing our kitchen and would like to fill in the top. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824079575574328308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-2014736189052229442015-12-31T09:31:18.612-05:002015-12-31T09:31:18.612-05:00I actually build boxes without tops (so 2 sides, a...I actually build boxes without tops (so 2 sides, a bottom and a back) for each cabinets, so a total of 5 boxes out of 1/2 inch MDF. I needed to do so because the top of cabinets were not flat or finished.It is also very sturdy. All the seems are hidden by the 1x2, and molding. I gave myself some wiggle room by not taking the boxes all the way to the ceiling (much easier to install), I covered the seams later with more 1x2.Morgane @ Bear,Dolly and Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113361457471017922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-10023716610097978472015-10-30T11:59:17.500-04:002015-10-30T11:59:17.500-04:00I have been wanting to do something like this, I a...I have been wanting to do something like this, I am so glad I found this post. Would you mind explaining the construction? How are the 2x1s attached to the cabinets and ceiling? Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08486574627964165309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-3879429124279204372015-06-19T11:15:47.178-04:002015-06-19T11:15:47.178-04:00Jeanne, our ceiling are also 8 feet, and the openi...Jeanne, our ceiling are also 8 feet, and the opening was about 11 inches. so at the end, it is about 10 inches, the molding is only on the ceiling.Morgane @ Bear,Dolly and Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113361457471017922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-81171656673338265642015-06-11T11:18:08.271-04:002015-06-11T11:18:08.271-04:00I really like the open box type cabinets that you ...I really like the open box type cabinets that you did in your kitchen. We are remodeling our kitchen and I am wanting the open box top cabinets and I came across your pics. I am trying to visualize them in my kitchen. Our ceiling height is 8 feet and so there would be only about 10-12 inches above our existing cabinets which some of that would have to account for the trim or moulding on top. Wondering what was your ceilng height and what is the opening height of the inside of the open cabinets that you have?Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902036895692260032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791478977984443947.post-23361783767353618162014-10-26T22:21:27.449-04:002014-10-26T22:21:27.449-04:00Morgane, I just noticed this post, thanks for the ...Morgane, I just noticed this post, thanks for the shout out! I'm going to add a link to this post on mine.Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.com