Cherry Cabinet Colors

Pre-sealing

• Pre-sealing is the first step in the cherry wood cabinets finishing process. Since most cherry wood has a wavy grain texture when it is cut, the wood tends to absorb more of the finish, which can lead to a blotchy finish that can ruin the visual appearance of the wood. Applying a pre-seal -- similar to that of glossy, clear paint---will give the wood a more appealing finish. The wood will absorb the pre-seal and prevent the finish from appearing uneven.

Glazed Technique

• The glazed technique is a finish that is used to add a shine to your cherry wood cabinets. Wood toner is first applied to the glaze, which helps warm the cherry wood's color. The grain is more defined when using this method and adds depth and dimension to your kitchen cabinets. Glazing can be applied in warm, neutral colors, or it can be applied in a variation of dramatic colors such as green and black.

Distressing Technique

• Rustic homes need rustic cabinets to match the mood and setting of the room. The distressing technique gives cherry wood cabinets the ideal rustic finish for bungalows and other rustic settings. Adding imperfections such as dents, worm holes and chisel marks, cherry wood cabinets will look just as they would if you had handcrafted them. This technique can also be combined with a glaze finish to make it more visually noticeable.

Heirlooming Technique

• The heirlooming technique offers your cherry wood cabinets another rustic look similar to that of the distressing technique; however, the heirlooming process adds a natural worn look to the cabinets with sanding. The heirlooming technique -- unlike the distressing technique -- can be coordinated with painted cabinet colors. The difference in the rustic technique allows the heirlooming process a more dramatic look than the distressing technique.