Comments on: Painting metal kitchen cabinets — and a peek at Stephan’s new ‘58 Palm Springs pad — Tony Curtis provenance! http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/ A place for your postwar 40s 50s and 60s style kitchens, bathrooms and mid century modern home aesthetic. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:26:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: AlliB http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-8260 AlliB Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:04:14 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-8260 Powder coating may not be possible for all kitchens. After trying to Zip Strip by own turquise Youngstown 1949 cabinets, I decided I'd take Stephan's advice and try powder coating. I took one drawer and one cabinet door to my local professional powder coaters. They looked over the steel, took a knock on the cabinet door and said that it would be impossible to strip and powder coat. Evidently my cabinets and drawers are hollow and have an insulation in-between the steel walls of the cabinet door that would melt and cause the steel to warp as soon as they are placed in the oven. I thought this might be something for all to consider. I'm looking for other recommendations. Any advice? Stephan, have you heard of this with your experience? Powder coating may not be possible for all kitchens. After trying to Zip Strip by own turquise Youngstown 1949 cabinets, I decided I’d take Stephan’s advice and try powder coating.

I took one drawer and one cabinet door to my local professional powder coaters. They looked over the steel, took a knock on the cabinet door and said that it would be impossible to strip and powder coat. Evidently my cabinets and drawers are hollow and have an insulation in-between the steel walls of the cabinet door that would melt and cause the steel to warp as soon as they are placed in the oven. I thought this might be something for all to consider.

I’m looking for other recommendations. Any advice?

Stephan, have you heard of this with your experience?

]]> By: Retro Renovation » Painting metal kitchen cabinets: Jay and Jamie’s Nashville condo with retro renovated Youngstown cabinets http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-3985 Retro Renovation » Painting metal kitchen cabinets: Jay and Jamie’s Nashville condo with retro renovated Youngstown cabinets Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:59:31 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-3985 [...] Take it for powder-coating [...] [...] Take it for powder-coating [...]

]]> By: Retro Renovation » 50s kitchen and bathroom - in the pink - with Beauty Queen http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-3846 Retro Renovation » 50s kitchen and bathroom - in the pink - with Beauty Queen Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:58:36 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-3846 [...] This Beauty Queen kitchen and lavanette are from the same company, Toledo Desk and Fixture Co., Maumee, Ohio. Oh how I wish I had a lavanette! (See one also in blue, in this 2007 post.) [...] [...] This Beauty Queen kitchen and lavanette are from the same company, Toledo Desk and Fixture Co., Maumee, Ohio. Oh how I wish I had a lavanette! (See one also in blue, in this 2007 post.) [...]

]]> By: Retro Renovation » 50s bathroom tile from Stephan’s Palm Springs groove pad — up for grabs! http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-3785 Retro Renovation » 50s bathroom tile from Stephan’s Palm Springs groove pad — up for grabs! Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:49:16 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-3785 [...] you, Stephan, and good luck now that you’re in your Tony Curtis condo! I’m sorry you didn’t win the Useless but Wonderful contest for the Kurl Katchers. Are [...] [...] you, Stephan, and good luck now that you’re in your Tony Curtis condo! I’m sorry you didn’t win the Useless but Wonderful contest for the Kurl Katchers. Are [...]

]]> By: Retro Renovation » St. Charles steel kitchen cabinets - large lot - today’s ebay pick http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-516 Retro Renovation » St. Charles steel kitchen cabinets - large lot - today’s ebay pick Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:15:46 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-516 [...] although the lister says they are in great shape, the cabinets may indeed need a good paint job. (See Stephan’s tips.) But trust me, to retrofit someone else’s kitchen into your existing space is a challenge. [...] [...] although the lister says they are in great shape, the cabinets may indeed need a good paint job. (See Stephan’s tips.) But trust me, to retrofit someone else’s kitchen into your existing space is a challenge. [...]

]]> By: Retro Renovation » Repainting your steel kitchen cabinets for $50 — Kay points us to Rick Wrench’s solution http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-506 Retro Renovation » Repainting your steel kitchen cabinets for $50 — Kay points us to Rick Wrench’s solution Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:13:40 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/2007/12/03/repainting-50s-60s-steel-kitchen-cabinets-and-a-peek-at-stephans-new-58-palm-springs-pad-tony-curtis-provenance/#comment-506 [...] Springs Stephan told us how to repaint your vintage steel kitchen cabinets via the powder coating method at your local industrial place. A beautiful finish - but yes, will cost some [...] [...] Springs Stephan told us how to repaint your vintage steel kitchen cabinets via the powder coating method at your local industrial place. A beautiful finish - but yes, will cost some [...]

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