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I am remodeling a bathroom. How do I antique cabinets after painting white?
I have sanded cabinets that were stained dark brown and varnished to prep them for painting. I planned to paint them white but would lile to give them a more interesting look by adding some antiquing with glaze or stain. Does anyone know how to do this? Or where I can find information on how to do this? Appreciate any ideas!
You can either purchase glaze or wipe on gel stain or make your own glaze in any color you like, but burnt umber or burnt sienna are most often used in faux antique finishes. I make my own glazes to control the transperancy, open working time and depth of color. I mix one part water, one part acyrlic or latex paint and one part Floetrol. Floetrol gives you more open time to work the glaze into where you want to antique by extending dry time. Obviously, the more Floetrol you add, the longer the open, working time before it dries.
You can get Floetrol in the paint aisle at the home improvement stores.
You can apply the glaze using several techniques depending on the results you desire. I usually prefer to use a small chip brush in recessed areas and then wipe over it with a soft, lint free cloth. I usually apply the glaze where I want to accent raised or recessed moldings. Sometimes I even apply it all over a piece to tone down a base color and then reapply in areas of architectural interest. I always seal my pieces with a non-yellowing polyurethane to protect the work and make it easier to clean.
You can find a lot of examples, photos, and detailed instructions on both the HGTV and DIY websites.
Fun project, Good luck.
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