How to Glaze Maple Cabinets
It is highly recommended that glaze be applied to maple cabinets otherwise the cabinet will look unfinished. Unfinished cabinets are not only hard to clean, but it is also not a good look. Applying glaze to cabinets is something you can easily do yourself.
The process of applying glaze on maple cabinets can be done by following a few simple steps.
- Determine what color glaze you want to use on the cabinets. Home improvement stores carry a variety of different shades of glaze to choose from.
- Apply a small amount of the glaze on the inside of one of the cabinet doors to make sure you are happy with the color before applying it to the cabinets.
- Put on a nose mask and gloves before your begin the project. This will prevent sanding dust from getting in your nose.
- Use 120-grit sandpaper to sand the cabinets, and then sand it again with 200-grit sandpaper. This will ensure there are no scratches in the wood, which will make the glaze go on smoother.
- Place some painter's tape around the edges of the cabinet where they are attached to the wall. This will prevent glaze from getting on the walls.
- Use a paintbrush to apply the glaze on the cabinets.
- Allow the glaze to dry over night.
- Apply a second layer of the glaze if the color is not as dark as you would like it to be. You can also put another color of glaze on top of the first color to create a more dramatic look if desired.