HGTV Parisian Kitchen Make-Over with Faux Finishes

[chibibuddy]

Your segment is great!! I just have one question. Where do you buy the foil adhesive? What brand? Appreciate the info!

[misscluckmaster]

Can you do the same technique you used on your tile on the wall? What is your website? I am redoing my bathroom and need some sugestions!

[teufelstaub]

There are tons of great ideas on these HGTV shows, but the camera work/ editing is maddening! There never is enough time to actually gaze at the subject .

[haiscia76]

bellissimaaaaaaaa...bravaaaaa.­..

[lala2254]

My WORD you are SOOOOOO talented and you make it look so easy! I wish you were my best friend and lived next door lol!! You are remarkable!

[terriistuesdayschild]

Greetings,

I like your creative ideas and the guts to do it!

That's great!

Terri:)

[thughlett]

Hi Jen! I just saw your video it is amazing!

I can't find your website. I would love to do this in my kitchen. I've been wanting granite countertops but I can't spend the money. I would love to see exactly how you did your kitchen. thanks

[goalgetter0123]

good for you! i am in awe for your creativity. I wish i could be more like that.

[ondbond]

lady .. u rock :)

[anothervideotoupload]

hi i just wanna know what kind of sprinkle you use on the countertops?and please if you have time.. can you list all the things that you use, like what kind of paints.. etc.. thanks

[BarbieJess7]

Only talented people can do this!!!

[Mommyto2boys2girls]

Everyone must visit Jen's website OMG!!! Amazing stuff...you are very talented! Would you please let me know the colors you used for the counter top along with the gold speck and dust brands? I need to redo my yellow formica counters :) Thank you so much!1

[kinfolks2u]

I have a counter top similar to yours..but I have the little aluminum trim in the corner that connects the counter top to the tiled wall..did you paint over that trim?

[kinfolks2u]

Jen - question, where in the process did you put in the gold flecks on the counters and how did they stick? Thanks!

[mizzfox]

wow! great tips :D

[patz810]

Miss lady you are incredible.  You are like super creative ever thought about doing this design stuff as a job????

[EdugeBDroN]

besides the talent i like the very fact of trying , i would be terrified to mess itup

[GROFOOPERS]

Magnificent! U go girl!

[Anglofilly]

I forgot to ask. Did you use oil-based paint on the formica?

[JenBenjamin]

I used water based acrylics in the 2oz bottles; craft paints. The instructions are on my website. :O)

[Mommyto2boys2girls]

I just reviewed your website:) WOW!!! You are a very busy gal:) I too enjoy painting..but no where near your work at all:) But..I would like to redo my formica counters. Could you let me know the colors you used on this project? Along with the gold leaf specks and dust? Thank you:)

[wilderness1star]

@JenBenjamin Love this and I need your web address,Kindest Regards, Patty

[Anglofilly]

Wow! It's amazing what can be done with paint and a lot of talent.  It has inspired me to consider doing a faux finish on a large formica-topped table for my sewing room.

[SABOORSDEVOTiON]

Uhh.. WOW!!

[Arooro]

Very clever done, and very nice. I got a few ideas out of this myself. :-)

But still, it's a bit fun to watch how designers (professional and not) imagine themself european styles. :-D

[Arooro]

Very clever done and very nice, i got a few inspirations out of this myself. :-)

But still, a bit fun to see how designers (proffessional and not) imagine themselfs european styles. :-D

[retoocs231]

great job!!

[apuppetapuh]

I love this, it who needs real marble countertops or glass tiles when you can get basically the same thing for WAAAAAY less money? AWESOME

[betterpaths]

Very classy applications, I liked the foil on the tiles the best. Great job on it all, Bryan G.

[DeeHong]

Looks awesome !!!

[redspec1]

You are very talented. I just painted cabinets now of course would like to do counter and tiles/backsplash. I am interested in your kit or if you can tell me as well what type fo foil you used for tile and where to purchase, also the counters shopping list.

Thank you Tricia from NJ

[srambus]

OMG! Your are the Martha Stewart of decorating!!!!!!1 You should be doing this for a living!

[Joshesmom]

I am sooo impressed!!!!

[ArgyleDark]

I love this too, and I am so going to do it in our new house! Our kitchen looks about like your before pics and is so boring. I think the foil she has used here was rainbow foil done sideways from jones tones. I think you can get it at walmart. I love the rainbow tiles the best =) Now if only I could figure out what sort of metalic dust you used for the countertops! lol

[jbe99ag]

Awesome eye for beauty, Jen! I echo the questions about where to buy the foil adhesive and the metallic sprinkles. I also wondered what colors you mixed with the glaze for the tiles? I'm no good with colors so I'd love your advice. Lastly, how do you clean your countertops? Can you use chemical household cleaners?

Thanks, Jen! Your talent is incredible. Thanks for sharing your process.

[asiaan1]

Hi, i was wondering what was that thing you used to seal your counter top. I also was wonderign where to purchase the foil adheisive and the chalkboard paint. And when you asnwer please please teell me where to purchase them and also the sealer counter top thing. THanks.

[asiaan1]

Hey I was wondering what you used to seal your counter top with. Please answer back.

and when do where can i purchase it and chalkboard paint and also those foil adheisve

thank you Jen.

[VIC5DECORATE]

Awesome, questions: Did you prime before paiting tiles? Did you use an adhesive before the foil and did you seal the foil afterwards? If so, what did you use. I tried your website but cannot connect.

Thanks so much,

Lily

[mmbcater]

Hi Jen-

Love your video on HGTV. Just a few questions:

1-Did you use an adhesive for the gold foiling on painted tile?

2-Did you seal the painted tiles?

3-If so what type of sealer did you use?

I want to try this so badly....

Thanks!

Michelle

[VIC5DECORATE]

Hi Jennifer,

Just saw your video absolutely loved it. I tried your website but it is not working, hopefully you'll get this email and respond. I too have very white wall tiles and would love to do a similar treatment but I need more info such as: did you put anything on the tiles before stamping on the paint? Once paint was dried did you put an adhesive before using the foil? After applying foil did you seal it and if so, what did you use?

Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!!

Lily

[mmbcater]

Jen-

I just saw this today on HGTV and went out to buy everything needed. Two questions-

1-Did you use any type of foil adhesive to apply the foil on the painted tile?

2-Did you seal the tile? What was used if you did?

Thanks-you are a goddess!!!

[fauxlikeapro123]

Cool stuff! It's really nice to see so many videos about decorative wall treatments. Keep up the good work!

[9223504]

Hi Jen,

Great ideas and fantastic results in your kitchen! Ironically, I had planned on decorating my kitchen in a chef and fish theme. I am an artist who is fascinated with fish - I have painted several large oil fish paintings. (I live in Florida too!!!)

Can you answer a couple of questions for me? Where do I purchase the foil for the walls and the sparkle materials for the countertops? Also, what is a brayer (spelling?)- the tool used to place the poster on the fabricated brick wall?

[9223504]

Hi Jen!

Love your creations!!!! Where do I purchase the foil adhesive and the sparkle items to the complete the tiles and the countertop?

Thanks!

[daytonscott]

I really like what you did with your kitchen! I need to do something with my kitchen and my counter-tops are attrocious. I absolutely ADORE what you did, but I am afraid of ruining my countertops as this is unchartered territory for me.

Where did you purchase the metallic dust? Where did you learn to create such a finish??? Is there a video or book that you used that I can purchase somewhere?

Thanks, Scott

[JenBenjamin]

I have been a scenic artist (faux finishes, theming out theme parks, restaurants, etc) for years. Painting on all kinds of substrates are "industry secrets" - no secrets anymore. The key to painting is the prep work. Sand (to give "tooth", clean. and Prime well... after painting... seal and let cure!!!!) Remember... it's just paint... you can't really "destroy" anything... if you don't like it just start over and paint over it! :O) Go for it!

[VIC5DECORATE]

Do you have a new website? I am in dire need of info in order to do similar treatment to my white tiles.

Thanks your rooms are beautiful,

Lily

[sweetjune73]

you did a wonderful job!!!!!!!!!!!! You make it look so simple to do. i have a question... did u prime your counters before you painted them??

[JenBenjamin]

Thanks! YES! Sand and Prime the countertops... That's KEY!!! :O) Good Luck!

[littlelottie69]

Wow that looks incredible. Thank you so much for uploading; it's given me a ton of ideas for my apartment.

[MLMRevolution]

Hey Thata is really great and I love your entrepreneurial spirit! Awesome! I have one question....I have a lot of children whom will be cleaning and using my countertops....so would this finish be durable with that type of use? Thanks so much!

Great job!

Kim

[JenBenjamin]

Thanks! I have 3 kids of my own and YES it is absolutely durable if all of the prep work is done and sealed well. That HGTV segment was filmed over 18 months ago and the finishes look the same. I have done faux finishes in all of my homes on all kinds of surfaces and they have all done great. Go for it! :O)

[frillyfroofroo]

Impressive! Love it the price and creativity.

[EternityintheRain]

This is my inspiration for my college place. It made me so happy to see that I could make my place look stunning without going broke. I came up with a million ideas for everything from my bedroom to the kitchen and can't wait to get begin. Thank you so much for posting it!

[EternityintheRain]

This is my inspiration for my college apartment. It made me so happy to see that I could remodel my place and make it wonderful without going broke. I came up with million ideas and thank you so much for posting it.

[BeautifulPast]

Fantastic!

Congrats for achieving such wonderful results! You obviously have the 'know how' and the talent to tackle such jobs with confidence. Wish I had!

Thank you!

[sora2thesky]

awesome!!

[JenBenjamin]

LOL... Thanks! I am in the process of doing the rest of the house including bathrooms... I will post those rooms and I will post my first HGTV segments soon as well :O)

[tylerschwerd]

Hi Jen,

I found this episode really helpful -can you post the other videos soon? I am really looking forward to them!

[bn2mar2div2]

You are amazing, my hero I bow down to you, I thought I was kool when I painted the walls and stained the kitchen sink. you are something else, post the other rooms

[sassyluv1]

Hi, with all the different sort of polyurathanes (?) there are, I was curious as to which type you used on your counters? Thank you

[JenBenjamin]

I used an oil based polyurethane since I used water based paints. You can use a water based polyurethane if you spray on the first coat, then brush on the remaining coats.

[ACaliangel91]

Wow your kitchen looks amazing.and it didnt even cos tthat much. you are very creative.

[lostunicorn]

Amazing job in the kitchen!! I have a question: the paint you put on the tiles, is it removable?? I've been thinking of painting over my bathroom tiles, but it's a rented home, so in the end I will have to remove the paint. Could you give me any advice on that, please?

Thanks!!

[JenBenjamin]

Hi. Thanks! It is not removable and I do not recommend painting in shower tiles yet. I am coming up with a solution for that. .. However since it is paint it can be painted over for a different look later on.

[Pomanders]

Wow, this is so inspirational for those of us on a limited budget! I can't believe you did this on $250. Very creative and looks awesome. :D

[memeinteriors]

Jen, you are a very talented individual! I decorate houses for a living and will keep your kit in mind! It's a wonderful place to retreat to! And it makes you want to cook like a real chef!!!!

[natta4000]

excellent! i really like it :)

[mltbkr]

wow this is great !!!!

[JenBenjamin]

Thanks!!!  :O)

[kellyrachel]

Wow.. I am thoroughly impressed.

4 days and only $250 ???!

[JenBenjamin]

Yes! You do not need thousands of dollars to re-do your kitchen. What you do not pay for in labor you pay with some creativity and some "elbow grease"! I am offering kits with all of the specific supplies needed (along with step by step color photos) to create all kinds of finishes for your own home. :O)

[IRideThePONY]

You did a fantastic job! Are you for hire? West palm Beach,fl

[JenBenjamin]

I am actually offering do-it-yourself kits with everything needed to re-create my finishing techniques including step by step color photographs! I will have a shopping cart added to my website for individual purchases! :O)

[EmiliaNecrophilia]

wow four days? its taken me 2 weeks just to paint my bedroom! amazing! love it.

[nowpitching22]

I LOVE IT!~!!! Thanks so much for posting! I am doing my kitchen in a tuscan theme and am going to borrow many of your ideas! Thanks again!

[JenBenjamin]

Thank you! Let me know if I can help! Love it!!! :O)

[SAKimK]

I am soooo glad you posted this. I saw the HGTV show but didn't get to record it. I love your kitchen!

[JenBenjamin]

Thanks!!! It was fun to do. I will be doing other rooms is our home and I will post the results here too! Thanks again!! :O)