How to glaze kitchen cabinets

Video: Glazing technics for kitchen cabinets!

Content

Part 2 of 3: Glazing
Part 3 of 3: Final touches
Tips
Warnings
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1 Take out the contents of the lockers and drawers. Stack everything away from the work area to protect against accidental splashing. Move furniture out of the room or as far away from the work area as possible. This way, you will keep all your belongings clean.

2 Place a ladder if necessary. If the lockers are over your head, you will need a ladder to get to them.

3 Remove the doors and drawers from the cupboards. Remove all drawers and doors from the cabinets by unscrewing them from their hinges. You should also remove any hardware such as doorknobs. This will save them from accidental paint splashes and keep them clean.

As a rule, only the doors and the front side of the drawers lend themselves to glazing, while the inside remains as it is. This allows the cabinets to maintain a clean and finished look, even if they look antique.

4 Fill any holes or cracks with wood putty and trim. After you've applied the wood putty to holes and cracks, let it dry and then sand. After that, your lockers will look complete and sleek.

If you plan on using new hardware that does not fit the old hardware, you will need to fill in the screw holes with putty as well. After applying the putty, let it dry and then sand it.

5 Cover counters, walls, and floors with plastic wrap or a piece of tarp. This will protect the rest of your home from any paint or glaze splashes.

6 Wash the cabinets thoroughly and let them dry completely. Over time, cabinets, especially kitchen cabinets, can become coated with soot, oil and other deposits. Before glazing the cabinets, you need to completely remove all deposits from them with a degreasing cleaner.

After cleaning the cabinets, apply a corrective solvent to remove any remaining debris.
Sanding painted cabinets before glazing is only worthwhile if you are going to renovate them.

7 Paint the lockers. If you want to repaint your lockers, then now is the time to do so. Make sure they are sanded to a smooth finish and then apply a primer and let it dry. Apply the paint of the chosen color and let it dry thoroughly.

For kitchen cabinets, oil paints are better than water paints, because when dry they are much more stable and easier to wash.
If you want your cabinets to be cream, then it is better to choose paint with a white tint rather than yellow. After glazing, they will look cleaner and more beautiful.
If you do decide to repaint them, be sure to leave out anything, including the edges of the cabinets and the inside of the doors. This will give you a more professional look.Let the doors dry for 24 hours before applying paint to the other side.
Make sure to cover all surfaces, including edges and crevices. You can use a small paintbrush to paint them.

Part 2 of 3: Glazing

1 Make sure the paint is completely dry. Let it sit for 24 hours before starting, which should be enough to dry completely.
2 Spray the paint onto the paint with an insulating layer of varnish. Spray the varnish evenly over the cabinet surfaces. This step can be useful if you have used white or cream paint as a basis for your cabinets, as it will prevent them from fading.
- Although you can apply varnish with a brush, it is much more difficult to do it.
- Tarnishing is a common problem among glazers because the glaze can penetrate the paint and darken it.
- This step is optional if you are using gray or any other dark paint, unless you strongly want it to darken.
3 Tape the edges of the back of cabinet doors and drawers. After the varnish is completely dry, glue the back of cabinet doors and drawers to avoid accidentally glazing these areas. The tape will keep the edges clean and polished.
4 Take out the frosting. You can either purchase a pre-mixed glaze, which makes things easier, or you can mix the colors yourself. Choose a glaze color based on personal preference, as long as it complements the rest of the kitchen decor.
- If the store does not stock the shade of glaze you are looking for, then you can mix it yourself using your usual colorless glaze and paint.
- Can use colorless glaze, both oil-based and water-based. Oil based glaze dries more slowly, so it is better suited for projects like this. The type of paint to be mixed will depend on the colorless glaze chosen. Be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions for mixing clear glazes with different types of paints.
- Most manufacturers recommend mixing glaze and paint in a ratio of four to one, but you can deviate from this rule to achieve your desired color. For a very dark glaze, mix three parts of the paint with one part of the glaze. For a moderate glaze, combine one part of the paint with one part of the glaze. For light glaze, mix one part paint with three or four parts glaze.
- Check the glaze on a cardboard or piece of board of the same color to make sure that color suits you.
5 Stir the frosting thoroughly. It doesn't matter if you bought a ready-made frosting or prepare your own, you must definitely stir it well. To do this, you can use a paint stirrer or a wooden stick. This ensures that you get a consistent color and texture after application.
6 Apply some frosting to a cabinet door or drawer. Apply a thin layer of frosting to the cabinet in a circular or straight motion. You can use a rag, brush, or sponge to glaze the cabinet.
- Some of the glaze will settle in the various layers and veins of the tree. This is normal and adds beauty to the end result.
7 Wipe the glazed area with a clean, lint-free cloth. Wipe the area with a rag or paper towel to achieve the desired effect. You can use materials with varying absorbency to achieve different looks along the layers.
- For example, if you want a thicker frosting around the edges, use a cheap brown paper towel with minimal absorbency to wipe the frosting.
- If you want a thinner layer of glaze, you can use a soft paper towel or rag to lightly rub the glazed area.
8 Move from site to site. The glaze dries very quickly after application, so only work a small area at a time.The longer you leave the frosting on before brushing, the darker it will eventually become. Never forget to wipe off the glaze after applying it to get a perfect finish.
- If left on for a long time and allowed to darken, the glaze will look defective rather than outdated.
- Do not glaze the entire door. It is better to divide it into small sections to get a uniform look.
9 Make sure the frosting creates the desired look. After finishing one area, make sure the glazed area looks as it should. If you don't like the result, you can remove the oil-based glaze with paint thinner and the acrylic / latex glaze with hot water, and then start over.

Part 3 of 3: Final touches

1 Let cabinets and doors dry completely. Let your cupboards and drawers dry for 24 hours to avoid ruining your work. Check the glaze manufacturer's label for recommended drying times.
2 Apply a layer of sheer gloss or matte finish with a brush and let dry. You can use urethane, varnish or nitro enamel to finish the cabinets. This is not necessary as modern glazes are fairly durable, but can come in handy in busy or large family kitchens.
- Finishing will help prevent scratches and other damage to your cupboards.
- Check the finish on a small area to make sure it looks good and won't affect color.
3 Replace the newly glazed cabinet doors and hardware. Hang all doors and drawers in their original place. Attach all your hardware, including rings and knobs, and admire the new look of your kitchen cabinets.
4 Change hardware if necessary. Glazing gives your cabinets an antique look. Next to new glaze, shiny and new staples will look out of place. Consider replacing your hardware with rougher or outdated handles, rings, and other decorative items.

Tips

Apply the glaze to kitchen cabinets that are dyed a few shades darker than the paint or dark brown for a more believable dated look.
When first applied, the latex / acrylic glaze has a milky appearance, but it will soon darken and become translucent. It also dries much faster than oil glaze, so work on very small areas at a time.
Before applying the glaze to the front of the cabinets, experiment on a painted piece of wood to know exactly what color works for you.
If you are using an oil-based glaze, choose a natural bristle brush to ensure proper coverage. This will give you a little more time to color because it dries slower than the water-based glaze.

Warnings

When mixing your own color, create enough glaze to cover the entire project, as it will be very difficult to match the colors later.
Make sure the work area is well ventilated, especially if you are using an oil-based glaze. Paints give off vapors that can harm your airways.