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Painted Cabinet Finishes
In regard to painted cabinet finishes, deciding on the right finish can prove to be a difficult task. There are several options available including:
- Traditional
- Classic
- Glazed
It is very important that you learn how to pick the right color. There are many options available in this regard – each of which can turn your cabinet into something very pleasing and attractive. If you want to create a perfect painted cabinet finish you should look at the stain finish as one option. Staining the cabinetry can help you bring out the beauty of wood grain and you can create a look that is truly wonderful. There are several different high solid cabinetry stains to pick from including light, subtle, rich and dramatic.
The process of stain finishing starts with applying the stain by hand and also hand wiping it. The stain should be allowed to achieve a desired depth after which a sealer coat should be applied. The sealer coat can be applied with a catalyzed varnish and a proper thickness should be achieved as well. The right thickness will lay the foundation for a clear-coat that is beautiful and also very durable.
The next step is to use an ultra-fine grit sandpaper to sand the cabinet. After the sanding, rub the surface with a tack cloth as this will help in removing all the last vestiges of dirt and dust from the surface. Next, spray the topcoat and make use of another catalyzed conversion varnish.
1. Unfinished stain
If you want, you can also choose the unfinished stain option. It is up to you to pick a suitable stain grade or you can also choose a paint grade of lumber for your cabinet. Some people even prefer using a mixture of these two options.
2. Traditional finishes
Traditional finishes can make your cabinet look like a family heirloom. A base stain will be applied before painting the cabinet as it helps to create an underlying color. Once the paint has been applied, the corners as well as edges will be rubbed to help reveal the stained color. After this a glaze has to be applied to the entire cabinet surface which creates the brush stroked look and it also helps in accentuating any carved details on the cabinet door.
3. Glaze finishes
Glaze happens to be a color that is semi-transparent and is applied over the coat of paint in order to add depth as well as dimension. The glaze needs to be wiped off each and every flat surface and it will then create a dark highlight along the corners and profiles to accentuate the cabinet door details. A glaze will add some subtlety to the color of the base stain and will darken the overall color and also create a brush-stroked look.
4. Patina finishes
Patina is really nothing but a collection of finishes (stain/glaze) that have hand-detailing and it also helps to make the cabinet look antiquated. Before applying the cabinet finish the corners as well as edges will have to be softened and the wood surface will have to be distressed in order to make the cabinet look aged as well as time-worn. If you want a heavy patina finish then you will have to heavily distress the wood and finish with some chisel marks as well as joint cracks and more. Patina finishes are known to be artistic and there are many variations to choose from.
