Remove any knobs and handles from the cabinet.
How to paint kitchen cabinets antique green. Paint on a layer of paint or stain to each of the cabinets and wait the package directed curing time for it to dry. The whole process took about 72 hours total including cleaning painting drying distressing and buffing. Don t worry if the color seems too bright the glaze will tone it down. Application techniques for vm d all natural waxes this video demonstrates applying vm d waxes to painted surfaces.
Wait for the paint to dry completely until moving on to the antiquing process. In this video i use the term white wood this doesn t mean white painted wood it simply refers to the species of. How to use vintage market design furniture paint. A creamy or antique white is a great neutral choice that will look good on cabinets in most kitchen spaces.
Apply a base coat of green satin latex to the cabinet exterior if you wish you can go back later and use one of the wall colors on the interior. We then came up with a plan of action to get their kitchen looking lively and updated again and i explained how to paint and antique cabinets for a shabby chic french country look. Below we ll cover how to paint kitchen cabinets to look antique. Watch as i show you how to paint your kitchen cabinets with chalk paint by annie sloan and a different topcoat instead of wax.
If cabinets feel very old and outdated use faux finishes to enhance this look in a cool way. Antiquing kitchen cabinets can add some charm and warmth to your kitchen by giving it a rustic shabby chic vibe. Aged cabinets make your kitchen look and feel more lived in they give the impression of having seen many happy meals prepared and eaten. The topcoat used is high performance top coat in flat and the van.
Then they got to work stripping and sanding the cabinets back to bare wood. Follow this up with a second coat of paint or stain to finish the job. Kitchen makeover made easy and affordable with amy howard chalk paint and dark wax.