Antiquing Cabinets in Black & White

Remove the hardware from the cabinets by unscrewing it from the back with the appropriate screwdriver.

Clean the cabinets with a mild detergent and wipe them down with a clean, damp rag to remove any detergent residue.

Tape off adjoining walls or edges of cabinets that you don't want to antique using painters tape.

Place old newspapers or plastic sheeting underneath hanging cabinets, or up against the edge of cabinet bases on the floor to protect against drips or spills.

Select a latex or acrylic paint with an eggshell, satin or semi-gloss finish for both the base and for mixing with the glaze.

Paint the cabinets the desired color -- either white or black, and reserve the other color for the glaze.

Sand the cabinets lightly with a fine-grit sandpaper, such as 120-grit.

Wipe the cabinets down to remove any dust created by sanding.

Mix together paint and glaze, using the opposite color of the one painted on the cabinets. For example, if the cabinets are painted white, mix black with the glaze. Use the following proportions as a guide to achieve the desired appearance: 1 part paint and 1 part glaze for medium tint; 1 part paint and 3 parts glaze for a light tint; or 3 parts paint and 1 part glaze for a dark tint.

Brush the glaze mixture on to the cabinets, working on one small section at a time. Push the glaze into corners, grooves and edges with the end of your brush.

Rub the glaze mixture in to the cabinets while it is still wet with a clean rag.

Wipe away any excess or remaining glaze until the desired affect is achieved.

Repeat Steps 9 through 11 until all of the cabinets are glazed.

Wait for the glaze to dry completely, usually about 24 hours. Replace the hardware.