If the base color is white or cream use a mid tone stain.
Antique painted cabinets.
How to paint cabinets to look antique.
How to stain wood cabinets save money on a remodel and still get a professional look by staining cabinets yourself.
Wood cabinets are ideal for painting but any surface that can be scuffed with sandpaper can be painted.
Choose a high quality paint.
The diyer used the technique on a cabinet door that was already painted.
If cabinets feel very old and outdated use faux finishes to enhance this look in a cool way.
While any matte stain will work it is recommended that you select a stain advertised for its antiquing qualities.
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Distressed antique white cabinets.
Add cottage style charm to white painted cabinets by distressing them and then applying an antiquing glaze.
A creamy or antique white is a great neutral choice that will look good on cabinets in most kitchen spaces.
One way to do it according to the home depot is with the standard rust oleum cabinet transformations kit which is explained by a diyer on home depot s online blog.
Give furniture an antique look for a fraction of the cost of purchasing antique furniture by applying a distressing technique.
One method some people still use to distress cabinets and make them look older is accomplished using wax.
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Laminate cabinets require a special bonding primer.
The laminate must be in good condition for best results.
This quick and easy diy project will give your builder basic cabinets a custom look in no time.
If you plan to use crackle painting to antique your kitchen cabinets it would be best to practice on a piece of wood before actually applying the paint to your cabinets.
The antique stain is the dark stain that will be painted over the top and then wiped off of the base color on the cabinets.
Antique white kitchen cabinets can create a dreamy vibe in your kitchen and are a great way to calm a usually hectic space.
Choosing the antique stain color.
This transformed cabinet features exposed shelving white ceramic pitchers a silver colander baskets cookbook dishes and jars.
Choose your antique stain shade according to the cabinet s base color.
Using wax to distress your kitchen cabinets.
If the color is honey or caramel in tone use a medium or dark stain.
Yes you can give your current kitchen cabinets an antique look without spending a fortune.
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