Instructions for an Antique Glaze

Antique glaze is easy to paint on furniture and kitchen cabinets.

Antique painted wood furniture and kitchen cabinets can enhance the look and feel of your home. While it is possible to purchase antique furniture or cabinets that truly have antique paint, it is not always practical. Antique paint may have lead and other dangerous chemicals. In addition, antique furniture and cabinets can be expensive to purchase. Learning to apply an antique glaze paint job is an inexpensive and safe way to get the look that you want.

Things You'll Need

• 120-grit sandpaper
• Sanding block
• Damp cloth
• Primer
• Paintbrush
• Crackle glaze
• Paint

Instructions

1. Sand the furniture with 120-grit sandpaper and a sanding block. Avoid over sanding the piece.

2. Remove the dust from the wood with a damp cloth. Let the wood dry completely.

3. Apply painting primer to the furniture with a paintbrush. Let the primer dry for two to four hours.

4. Apply the base coat of paint to the furniture with a paintbrush. This base coat should be either white or dark in color so that it contrasts with the top coat of paint. Allow the base coat to dry completely.

5. Spread the crackle glaze on the furniture with a paintbrush. Consult the manufacturer's directions for drying times.

6. Apply the main coat of paint on top of the base coat with a paintbrush. Let the paint dry for two to four hours. The paint should look as if it is "cracked" or peeling. This reveals the paint color underneath.

References

• Bathroom and Kitchen Guide: How to Antique Glaze Kitchen Cabinets in Six Easy Steps