
While HVLP spray painting delivers the smoothest possible finish on flat-fronted kitchen doors, hand painting is the correct technique for many Hampstead NW3 kitchens — particularly those with solid wood Shaker-style or traditional in-frame cabinetry, where a slight brush texture is appropriate and sympathetic to the style.
When to Choose Hand Painting
Hand painting is preferred when: the kitchen has solid wood frame-and-panel doors with complex profiles; the kitchen is an in-frame timber design; the client wants a slightly more traditional, artisan finish; or the kitchen cannot be dismantled for spraying.
The Hand Painting Process
Our hand painting process for NW3 kitchens: full degreasing with sugar soap; sanding with P120 and P180; two-component primer sealer; careful application of undercoat by brush; flatting with P240; two top coats by brush (cross-brushed) or micro foam roller. Three to four coats of high-quality paint laid on precisely.
Best Paints for Hand Painted Kitchens
For hand painted kitchens in Hampstead, we typically use Farrow & Ball Estate Eggshell, Little Greene Intelligent Eggshell, or Mylands Eggshell — all water-based with exceptional flow and hardness. For maximum durability, we use Teknos Futura Aqua 90 in a satin finish.
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Elena Rodriguez is our Senior Color Consultant, bringing a designer's eye to every project and helping clients choose perfect palettes for their spaces.
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