The Practical House Painting Guide
Antiquing cabinets using stain or glaze is a good look for a country kitchen or for kitchens decorated in a Tuscan, French or Victorian style. The antiqued cabinets give the room a warm, homey feel. People will want to gather around the kitchen table. Using stain or glaze to produce
Are you ready for a new kitchen look? Before answering, first ask yourself if a change in cabinets alone will make a real difference to the overall kitchen decor. It probably will, especially if you consider any of the main methods used to antique cabinets. Revamp your entire kitchen by
After the doors and frames have been fully prepared for your kitchen cabinet refinishing project, you are ready to move on to staining or painting your cabinets. Staining is a good option if you want the beauty of the natural wood to shine through. If you like the color of
Is it possible to restain cabinets and have a new look? Yes it is. A dramatic change like light golden oak being changed to medium cherry is possible, but there are limitations to just how far the color can be changed. You have two choices about how to accomplish this
It’s important to know the basics of refinishing kitchen cabinets if you want to have the results look professional. Refinishing your kitchen cabinets can enhance the value of your home considerably, but only as long at the job is done correctly. Preparation Many do-it-yourselfers overlook the importance of preparation. Professionals
Those possibilities are limitless, so let’s narrow things down. If the cabinets are not outdated in style but could use sprucing up, an obvious answer is paint. From there it gets interesting, because paint can be supplemented with glaze effects. There are little touches that go a long way, like
Chamfering – Get a wear-aged look with minimal effort. Chamfering furniture is an incredible way to create the look of wear-aged furniture. It’s a subtle distressing technique that is often overlooked by do-it-yourselfers. Yet it couldn’t be easier. Let’s learn about what chamfering is, and how you can use chamfering
Applying Varnish adds a Layer of Protection to Wood that Resists Scratches Applying varnish is a great way to not only improve the look of wood but also to guarantee an added layer of protection. Wood furniture that is used frequently is easy to scratch or ding. When varnish has
A Chipped Furniture Finish Can and Should be Repaired Does your favorite piece of furniture have a chipped finish? There are many reasons that furniture becomes chipped. Some of the most common include accidentally hitting it with a vacuum cleaner, bumping it into a wall or another piece of furniture
Aniline Dyes Provide a Translucent Color to Wood Furniture Aniline dyes are substances used to add color to wood, clothing and leather. When used on wood furniture, the product provides a translucent color. Therefore, after it is applied the grain of the wood still shows. Some describe the effect that
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