Originally posted by cindymay:
We are getting ready to paint our old white-washed oak cabinets. Since you've already done a few sets of cabinets, I'm wondering if you could supply specific instructions on the steps you took to refinish the cabinets that you finished beige with a taupe glaze. Did you paint them and then wipe on and off a glaze on top of the paint? I wasn't sure the glaze would stick on top of the paint. Several people have suggested using a parafin wax underneath the paint in areas I'd like the glazed look to show, while others have suggested sanding...Would love to know how you accomplished the look. Thanks!
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Originally posted by Siber:
Chrity is right- practice to achieve the finish you want -- Note to "SCD" - the grain of the oak will still be noticable - but that is not always a "bad" thing-- glazing can look really good over the paint, in that the glaze gets into the cracks (grain) and is darker there -- Again-- play with a sample before you begin, Remember, if using oil-based paint(alkyd and semi-gloss finish) - then you must use an oil-based glaze mix. I did a refinish on some cabinets using a "butterscotch" color with a "chocolate" glaze to complement the Southwestern theme of a kitchen/den. Another set was painted a soft beige with a taupe glaze. Made such a huge difference! Good Luck---
