How to Glaze Kitchen Cabinets
If you want to enhance the overall appearance of your kitchen cabinets you should consider glazing them. It is the easiest and cheapest way for someone to alter the look of his or her kitchen without having to spend a lot of money.
Glazing your kitchen cabinet is an easy process and it does not even require you to remove the doors or hinges. By following a few simple steps you can have a like new kitchen in no time.
- Purchase an oil-based glaze, which can be purchased at your local home improvement store. You can add a color to the glaze if you want to darken the cabinets.
- Pour the stain into the paint if you have decided you want to change the color of the cabinets. Before applying it to the cabinets it is recommended that you test it on a piece of wood to make sure you are happy with the color.
- Remove all the pulls and knobs from the cabinet doors. It is not necessary to remove the doors from the cabinets.
- Remove the drawers from the cabinets. They should be removed because they will be much easier to work on because you can line them up along the countertop.
- Use denatured alcohol or a mild degreasing cleaner to thoroughly clean the cabinets.
- Use a natural bristle brush to apply a generous amount of glaze to the cabinets and drawers. Make sure you follow the grain of the wood. You should only do one section of the cabinet at a time. If the overall look is too dark wipe it off using paint thinner and start again. Keep in mind the stain will become darker as it dries.
- Use a lint-free rag to wipe off the cabinets until you get the desired look.
- Allow the cabinets to dry before replacing the knobs.