How to Antique Glaze Cabinets

Adding an antique glaze to your kitchen can be done yourself.

If you are looking to change the look of your kitchen, refinish you cabinets by adding an antique glaze. You do not need to order new cabinets, you can change the look of your kitchen yourself. There are different colors of glaze to choose from. Glaze provides a dark line in all the details of your cabinets. The glaze accents these details and provides a custom look.

Things You'll Need

• Power drill and tip
• Tack cloth
• 1-gallon Glaze
• Flat screwdriver
• Paint stir stick
• Wiping cloth

Instructions

1. Remove the doors and drawer fronts using a power drill. Remove the hinges on the doors to allow for glaze. Retain all hinges and hardware.

2. Clean the cabinets thoroughly and wipe down with a tack cloth.

3. Open the glaze can with a flat screwdriver. Stir the glaze with a paint stir stick.

4. Apply glaze to a small portion of the cabinets. Apply enough glaze to cover the entire surface. The glaze can be applied in circular strokes or horizontal. Confirm that the glaze seeps into each crevice in your cabinets.

5. Wipe the glaze using a wiping cloth. Glaze can be left streaky on the cabinet for an antique look. The glaze can be re-applied if too much glaze is wiped off. Leave as much glaze on the surface as you like.

6. Continue glazing the cabinets in the same fashion.

7. Allow the glaze to fully dry before installing the doors and drawer fronts.

References

• Kitchen Cabinet Design Ideas: Glazed Kitchen Cabinets