Renew kitchen cladding without works, without dust, without noise and without complications it is possible. To check it out, you just have to watch the following step-by-step video tutorial in which I also teach you how to panel kitchen furniture and make some custom accessories.
It is inevitable that over time our kitchen needs some improvement to make it more practical and visually attractive. Trends change and a kitchen can look outdated in a few years. However, it is also true that any reform means spending several days without being able to make normal use of it. For this reason, an update is a good option to renovate without works, quickly and cheaply.
How to renew the coating of the kitchen without works
When it comes to renovating the kitchen wall cladding we have several options:
- Eliminate the current tile to replace it with another, which requires the completion of works
- Lay one tile on top of another with adhesive cement, which requires special tools to cut tiles and have some skill for installation
- Paint it with a special paint for tiles, which will renew its color but not the format
- Place a self-adhesive coating on the current one
Personally I chose the last option for its simplicity, cleanliness and speed. In the following video you can see the whole step by step:
tools and materials
The tools and materials that I have used to cover the backsplash area, panel the sides of the kitchen cabinets and make some custom organizers have been the following:
Self-adhesive wallcovering for the dashboard area
After renovating the cabinets and countertop in the kitchen, I wanted to give the dashboard area a new look to break the monotony of white. After considering different options, I chose to install the self-adhesive wallcovering from DecorDreams, since its installation is very simple, it does not require works and it can be cut with a cutter. In addition, they have a wide range of models to choose from. Personally I decided on the model Luxor Light which belongs to the ceramic range, with designs that imitate stone or marble. I liked its neutral tone and the elegance it brought to the kitchen.
To install the cladding, you just have to peel off the protective paper. Its adhesion is very good on the tile, but when the surface to be covered is porous, has irregularities, cracks or unevenness, it is advisable to add mounting adhesive in the holes indicated on the back. In this way, the grip will be optimal to place it on a wall with gotelé, brick, cement, etc. In other words, this type of cladding is very versatile because, in addition to the kitchen, it can be installed in the bathroom, garage, bedrooms, offices, etc.
To cut the pieces and adjust them to the space that we want to cover, the cut will be marked with a pencil and pressed with a cutter on the line. Next, a few blows will be given with a hammer until the cut part comes off.
On the other hand, if any of the pieces is not placed correctly, it can be detached by prying it off with a spatula and re-adhered to the tile without losing adherence.
Following these steps in a few hours you will get a result like the one you can see below.
Panel the sides of kitchen cabinets
To panel the sides of the kitchen cabinets I have used several 3-millimeter-thick melamine sheets. Fixing them has been very easy thanks to the Fixed + Plus Turbo adhesive of Quiadsa. It can be applied to glue galvanized sheets, ferrous or non-ferrous metals, panels, tiles, tiles, mirrors, moldings and even for sealing glass, pipes, covers, PVC frames, etc. In addition, it can be found in different colors and formats (cartridge and tube).
Another feature that I really liked about this adhesive is that it does not harden into a plug in the nozzle once the tube has been opened, so it is always ready to use.
My advice when applying it is to surround the entire perimeter of the melamine sheet with it and then apply it diagonally, forming crosses or crosses.
Next, it will be fixed on the surface by pressing with a cloth. The grip is practically immediate, although it allows you to rectify for a few seconds, which is a great advantage when fastenings are made on a vertical support as in this case.
Custom organizers for the kitchen
Maintaining order in the kitchen will allow us to have everything at hand. For this reason, I wanted to make a custom hanger to place it next to the fire area. The steps I have followed have been the following:
- Cut 4 rods and 2 aluminum tubes with the grinder. The tool has been placed in the grinder stand of Wolfcraft, to make a safer and more precise cut.
- Drill several holes in the tubes to insert the rods. Place the drill on the drill stand from Wolfcraft will greatly facilitate this task, since it will allow us to make the holes exactly in both tubes.
- Adhere the aluminum tubes to the wall with double-sided mounting tape and insert the rods from both sides.
- Place the hooks to hang the accessories.
The end result is the one shown below. Practical and decorative right?
I also wanted to make a wooden spice rack in which to have at hand the species that I usually use for cooking. For this I have used the japanese saw ryoba of Wolfcraft that allows to make fine and precise cuts. In addition, it cuts when you pull and not when you push, which reduces effort.
To guide the cut I have used the miter box and false square from Wolfcraft that is a miter and beveler at the same time and can measure angles from 85º to 180º.
The steps I have followed have been the following:
- Cut the 7 cm wide wooden strip into two pieces of 27 cm and 10 cm long, with the beveled edges at 45º
- Join the pieces with assembly adhesive and place the background
- Adhere the legs formed by two triangles cut as a wedge
- Put the jars with the spices inside
In this way, an original spice rack is obtained that gives a natural touch to the kitchen.
Before and after updating the kitchen without works
Although the update that I am carrying out in the kitchen has not yet been completed, you can already see that it has radically changed its appearance. So far I have performed the following tasks:
- Cover kitchen cabinets with adhesive vinyl. The main advantage is that it is a resistant, economical and easy-to-install material, which can be removed without damaging the door if we get tired of it.
- Paint the kitchen counter. With this option you can save several thousand euros and obtain a long-lasting result if you follow the application advice and use a quality primer and paint.
- Lay a self-adhesive coating. Without a doubt, it is the cleanest and fastest way to renew the tiles.
- Panel the sides of the cabinets. In this way, it is possible to integrate with the tone of the doors without having to change them.
- Make several custom organizers to have everything at hand and adapted to the space available.
All these updates have made my kitchen much brighter, more practical and in line with my personal tastes. I am satisfied with the results I am getting and it is responding well to daily use. For this reason, I recommend this type of renovation if you do not have a large budget or do not want to get involved in works.
I hope this tutorial for renovate the kitchen cladding without works It has served as inspiration if you want to update your kitchen. Do not forget that you will find many more guides and tricks on DIY and decoration at
Project carried out in collaboration with Mi Hogar Mejor
