Let’s talk about paint. Before you get to the point of painting the cabinets, you have to pick a color. And not all whites are created the same. I bought about five samples based on some research on whites that people had used. I also grabbed a few other white color sample cards t...
Cherry cabinets are can be very expensive. If you have standard oak cabinets but would like to emulate the dark, red-tinted look of cherry, you can do so by refinishing them. You will need to carefully choose the right cherry colored stain and set up a work space. Re-staining cabinets ...
So guys here it is at last, I know some of you have been poking me to share the whole“how to paint your kitchen cabinets”process. Well, it took me almost as long to type each step out, as it actually did to paint the cabinets,kidding, but I’m so thrilled with the results whi...
Start by sanding your oak cabinets to ensure proper adhesion and wipe them with a damp cloth to remove excess dust. Once the wood is dry, apply a quick-drying milk paint in black, gray or brown as a base coat. Allow this layer to dry and then finish up with a top coat in your de...
If your budget says pine or oak but your heart says cherry or maple, you may prefer to paint rather than stain your cabinets to disguise the more prominent grains of the lower-cost woods. To create a custom look, replace ho-hum hardware with novelty cabinet door pulls such as pewter ...
What is the Best Way to To Get a Smooth Painted Finish? How to Paint Wood Furniture that has Paint, Stain, or Polyurethane on It? I recommend one of these 3 furniture painting methods: How to Paint Laminate Furniture and Cabinets?
Primer, Paint and Finishing Supplies RELATED:Check out this post for how to finish raw wood furniture and/or cabinets for more information on finishing. Step 1: Prep Wood Surface In this example, I’m using a small red oak scrap block that is unfinished. If your surface is unfinished as ...
Paint the cabinets and DIY the countertops, of course! Today’s guest has a fabulous tutorial to show you how to create beautiful *faux* reclaimed wood countertops, using new wood. Don’t they look great in her farmhouse style kitchen? Buckle up and take a ride with Alyson (remember her...
health hazard — they allow potentially harmful bacteria to grow, which can make you and your family sick. Plus, the build-up of grime can eventually damage the paint. But have no fear, regular cleaning will preserve the integrity of your cabinets, allowing them to look better and last ...
If your home has blue cabinets and you want to choose a monochromatic palette, then you’ll also want a cool white. If red is your favorite color and you want a monochromatic palette, then you’ll choose a warm white. Tip: You can paint a room white and it can be the same color...