How Do You Refinish Wood Kitchen Cabinets To Mimic Faux?
Refinishing wood cabinets offers a lot of possibilities to give your kitchen a totally new and dramatic look. Faux finishing techniques are relatively easy to do and can give the cabinets a finish that ranges from antique to mimicking marble. The base coat of paint is the same application for all types of faux finishes; creativity and individuality become evident in the glazing step. Everyday items such as rags and sponges can be utilized to arrive at a finish that will please and give the kitchen a fresh look. Remove all hardware from cabinet doors and drawers. Lay doors on a flat surface. Wash all surfaces that are being refinished with tri-sodium phosphate degreaser. Scrub until no dirt or grease is left on the rag. Rinse the rag out often. Rinse the surfaces with clear warm water and allow to dry. Sand all surfaces lightly to remove gloss. Clean surfaces with the tack rag to remove all sanding dust. Apply primer (oil base) to all cabinet surfaces. Use a foam roller to achieve a ver
