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cabinets are solid wood and upper ones are in good shape.Need new hardware,stainless sink and faucet.counter top is laminate but in good shape.Problem is the bottom cabinets There are some nicks that are noticeable.Don't want to re face.How would it look to sand and paint the bottom cabinets and what color would you suggest The upper cabinets are a medium oak.the counter top is an orange.and the floors are a med dark wood.Also thinking about adding two single french doors with window panes on the kitchen doors.

Has anyone ever used Ikea kitchen furniture to create a workspace in the basement/garage? My plan is to use two kitchen cabinets for tool storage and put wooden butcher block on top (about 70") to use as workbench. Plus I'll get a clothing closet (with shelves and drawers) to keep rest of the tools and stuff hidden and organized. Plan to use 10" drill press and miter saw on the counter top, plus misc hammering etc. And there'll be a perforated tool board on the wall behind counter top. Is there any obvious problem with my plan?

I'm painting my kitchen cabinets white. I need to use an oil base paint because I'm covering varnish.
So, do I need to use Enamel paint or Acrylic?
Also, should I put on a Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss, or High Gloss finish?
And why do you recommend that combination?

BTW. the counter top will be a black granite and the hinges are a black iron look.

Thank you very much for you help.