Updating kitchen cabinets with upgraded Intelligent Paints
Simply changing the colour of your kitchen cabinets can completely transform the look and feel of your kitchen space. Introduce a pop of bright colour to create a highlight within a neutral scheme or add a deep, sumptuous shade to ground your space and create a really inviting setting.
Our upgraded Intelligent Paints are suitable for painting natural wood, melamine or Formica® cabinets. The self-priming formulations make decorating projects like updating your kitchen cabinetry a quick, enjoyable task.
Read our 3-step guide to transform your kitchen cabinets using our high-quality Intelligent Eggshell, Satin and Gloss…
How to update old kitchen cabinets without replacing them
1. Choose a colour and finish
Our upgraded Intelligent Paints are available in all our colours. So you can refresh all elements of your space, with unmatched durability. Order a complimentary Little Greene colour card to explore our complete palette of beautiful historic and contemporary shades…
We recommend Intelligent Eggshell, Satin and Gloss as the best finishes for painted kitchen cabinets.
Which finish should I choose?
We’ve enhanced our much-loved Intelligent Paints with groundbreaking Intelligent Grip™ technology to transform the way you decorate. You can use these incredibly versatile finishes to paint traditional wooden cabinets, as well as Formica®, melamine and uPVC. Confidently apply your chosen finish directly to the surface, with no need to prime beforehand.
Our Intelligent finishes are up to 15 times tougher than ordinary household paints. Completely washable and scrubbable, these finishes can resist the everyday stains, knocks and bumps of a busy family kitchen. This means you can experiment with sheen levels. Our Intelligent finishes range from Intelligent Eggshell (10-15% sheen), Satin (30-35% sheen) and Gloss (87-90% sheen) to help you achieve your desired look.
Read our full guide to selecting the right kitchen paint finish.
How do I choose a coordinating colour?
There are countless ways you could elevate your kitchen scheme by updating kitchen cabinetry. We’ve put together a helpful selection of recommended colour pairings for every shade in our palette.
Simply go to the product page for each colour to see related whites, neutrals and dark shades. Each product page features a list of complementary colours and contrasting accents. You can then select a beautiful shade for your kitchen cabinetry. Enjoy peace of mind that your chosen shade will pair perfectly with your existing Little Greene wall colour.
Our ‘Colour Scales’ palette is a great option for combining colours harmoniously on your kitchen walls, woodwork, and cabinetry. Before you go ahead and order paint, we’d always recommend ordering sample pots. This step enables you to test in situ alongside your current scheme, to see how the colours appear at different times of day.
Order sample pots in your chosen shades and discover how to use them effectively.
2. Prepare the surface…
As completely self-priming finishes, apply our Intelligent Paints directly to the surface of your existing cabinets. We recommend using our Aluminium Wood Primer only when painting knotty or resinous wood cabinets. Otherwise, you just need to complete a few simple preparation steps…
- Remove handles and hardware to make your kitchen cabinets easier to paint, eliminating the need for tricky cutting in.
- Make sure to clean and de-grease the surface to remove residue dirt.
- After a quick wipe down, your cabinet doors will be ready for painting!
3. Prime and paint using a single tin!
Intelligent Grip™ technology means our Intelligent finishes combine primer and top coat in a single tin of paint. Your chosen finish will grip securely to the surface of your cabinets.
With our upgraded Intelligent Paints, you can transform your kitchen cabinets in just two or three coats, from a single tin of paint. This simple, sustainable decorating process will save you time and minimise left-over paint.
Due to their water-based formulations, you can apply with a brush or roller with ease, and recoat after just 1-4 hours. Using Little Greene’s Intelligent Paints means decorating projects can happen alongside family life. Enjoy minimal disruption to your home as you complete your kitchen refresh!
Find inspiration for your painted cabinets in our gallery of kitchen schemes. Or read a detailed how-to guide on painting kitchen cabinets.
