Home expert warns ‘don’t do it’ on DIY kitchen hack

It’s no secret that home renovations can be really disruptive and expensive, so if you’re looking to give your home a bit of a makeover, a lick of paint usually does the trick.

You can transform the look of a space simply by using paint, making it appear larger, lighter and brighter. It’s especially useful if you have a small or tired-looking kitchen, as certain shades can modernize and create the illusion of a larger room.

However, experts have issued a strong warning against using paint on a specific area of ​​your kitchen as it can cause significant damage.

Paint and interior expert Anjelica Delfino of Valspar Paint has debunked some of the most popular budget DIY hacks doing the rounds on social media.

New kitchens can be expensive, so you may have seen content creators talking about painting them instead of replacing them. However, using paint where food is prepared – and where there is water – can create a haven for bacteria.

Many countertops are made from laminate, which means paint won’t stick to the surface because it’s designed to be waterproof. Minor bumps will cause chips that bacteria can get into, right where you prepare the food.

Another common household trick doing the rounds on social media is the “paper” wall repair trick, which is seen as a quick, easy and cheap way to hide any holes in the wall.

The method involves covering any holes with a piece of paper before painting over it with emulsion. It is not recommended for several reasons, but the most important is that it does not fix the hole in the wall. Shortly after the piece of paper is painted, the wet paint will seep through the paper, revealing the hole again. If the paint doesn’t drain, there would be air bubbles where the piece of paper is because there is air behind the wall.

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