Yesterday, I explained the proper preparation for an unique kitchen face lift on a budget.
Today, I will let you know how to proceed to get a really cool French Country look ( you may call it anything you would like). The hot trend of the last few years is to get rid of dated oak cabinets and design your cabinets to be more like furniture. With a fast and simple glaze you are able to achieve that $60.000 look for $ 60.00.
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| Freshly painted Cabinet Doors |
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| Supplies Needed |
4" double Chip Brush ( Home Depot)
MinWax natural floor wax
Artist oil color ( Raw umber, yellow oxide and burnt umber)
You may substitute with Universal Tint
Rags
I like to use wax, because it is easy to manipulate, doesn't dry very fast, and it has a long shelve life.
Three Steps and VOILÂ - A French Kitchen
Dip your rag light in Mineral Spirits and take off some glaze.
I prefer to leave most of glaze in the crevices.
Happy Painting!!
You do beautiful work! They look so old. I have never heard of using MinWax floor wax before but it sounds like a good idea. I just took some old wood frames out of the closet and I think I may have to try your technique with them. Thanks!
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Nancy
Nancy, you are very kind. Thank yo so much for your compliment. I have re-done many kitchens and the wax is very easy and fast to do. And the finish is extremely tough. Thanks for leaving a comment and best wishes and good luck for your project. Let us know how it turned out
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Fondly,
Heidi
Love this! I would love to try. Beautiful finish.
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