Antiquing Glaze for Kitchen Cabinets

Updating or remodeling a kitchen is an expensive venture, especially if the makeover involves replacing the cabinets. A less expensive alternative to fully replacing your cabinets is to apply a glaze that decorates both unfinished and painted cabinets with an antique finish in a matter of hours. The supplies required for such a makeover can be found at a local craft or home improvement store and applied yourself without the need for expensive, specialized equipment.

Screwdriver
Newspapers
All-purpose cleaner
Paper towel
1 cup paint
1 cup glaze
Plastic bucket
Wood stirring stick
Rags

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the cabinet doors and hardware with a screwdriver.
- 2
  Set the doors onto a pile of newspapers in a well-ventilated area.
- 3
  Wipe down the kitchen cabinets and doors with an all-purpose cleaner and paper towels. This will remove any grease, dirt or grime found on the cabinets.
- 4
  Pour 1 cup paint and 1 cup glaze into a plastic bucket. Use a black, brown or grey paint base to create the ideal antiqued look.
- 5
  Mix the glaze and paint together well with a wooden stirring stick.
- 6
  Dip a clean rag into the mixture and, beginning at the bottom corner of one of the cabinet doors, work the mixture into the cabinets. The glaze can be applied in straight lines or circles, depending upon your personal preference.
- 7
  Quickly wipe away the mixture with a separate clean rag. This will give the cabinet an antique appearance without making the finished product appear too heavy.
- 8
  Continue to work the glaze and paint mixture into each of the cabinets, as well as the doors, until they are all sufficiently covered.
- 9
  Allow the cabinet doors to dry for at least 12 hours or overnight before rehanging them and reinstalling the hardware.

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