Friday, July 23, 2010

Budget Face Lift For Your Kitchen Cabinets....

1:45 PM   ,   3 comments

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.




Freshly painted Cabinet Doors







 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

Mix the wax with the artist oil colors or the tint to a warm brown.
    Dip your chip brush lightly into the Mineral Spirits and then into the wax and spread the mixture onto the surface. Soften and even out. Let cure for a few minutes ( you could do 5 additional doors)

    Dip your rag light in  Mineral Spirits and take off some glaze.

      I prefer to leave most of glaze in the crevices.

      Happy Painting!!










      3 comments :

      1. La Maison ReidJuly 25, 2010 at 7:28 PM

        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!
        xox
        Nancy

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      2. Plays with PaintsJuly 25, 2010 at 8:42 PM

        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

        xox
        Fondly,

        Heidi

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      3. SherryAugust 9, 2010 at 8:31 AM

        Love this! I would love to try. Beautiful finish.
        Sherry

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