How Do You Antique Glaze Kitchen Cabinets?
If you’re tired of your kitchen cabinets and want a new look, change their appearance by applying an antique glaze. You don’t even have to remove the old finish; simply glaze right over the existing one. You can even put an antique glaze on your kitchen cabinet doors without removing them. In a few hours you’ll have a fresh style in your kitchen without tearing everything apart. Purchase the right products. Look for oil-based antiquing glaze–a clear liquid finish. When you add oil-based stain, the glaze gives the stain a translucent look when you apply it to wood. If you want very subtle color, mix a lighter oak stain into the antiquing glaze. If you want darker, more dramatic color, use black walnut or mahogany stain. Find both oil-based wood stain and antiquing glaze in the paint section at home improvement stores. Remove hardware. If you’d like the cabinet hinges to have an antique look similar to the wood, leave them on. Remove the knobs or handles. Mix glaze. Start by adding a sm
