Painted Curio Cabinets

Painted curio cabinets are available in a variety of colors. There are several issues that need to be addressed to ensure that the right color is chosen. A curio cabinet can be painted in any color including elegant colors as well as colors that give the curio cabinet a formal look. There are also a few painted curio cabinets that come with exposed wood surfaces as well as paint surfaces. In fact, when it comes to choosing painted curio cabinets, there are numerous color options though black and white are very popular as they lend the cabinet a more formal look.

Different kinds of painted curio cabinets

Painted curio cabinets that are hand painted with some art work tend to cost more and the same is the case with stenciled hand painting. Painted curio cabinets are very decorative and they are normally used to store some collectibles as well as valuables. The most common items that are stored in a curio cabinet include:
• China
• Dolls
• Trophies
• Silverware
• Memorabilia
• Other collectibles

Good for organizing

Painted curio cabinets, besides being attractive, are also very good at organizing and they allow you to place your family treasures/heirlooms in a safe place. These items can also be proudly displayed in the curio cabinet. Most curio cabinets are made out of veneers and from different hardwoods and are available in a variety of wood finishes.

Distressed and antique finishes

Painted curio cabinets are available in distressed as well as antique finishes. To achieve such a finish, it is important to make use of an oil-based glaze. This glaze is normally a transparent or even a translucent finish and is available in many different colors and it allows the paint to show through. It is also possible to finish the wood piece by using pickling which requires use of a white wash over the stain or paint. Stenciling and artwork are also other useful options for those who want to own the most attractive painted curio cabinets.

In some cases, a distressed or bubbled paint look will make your painted curio cabinets look their best. These options are right for those who want to see some paint bubbling or receding from parts of the wood. One can also choose special varnishes that will crack when applied and then given time to dry. This is an option that will work very well when the glaze has been applied over the special varnish. This allows the glaze to settle into the cracks and in doing so will make the cracks more visible and it will also make your painted curio cabinets look older. One can also think of using several coats of different colored paints.

After applying various colored paints one can sand the top coat in certain wear areas as well as corners. This will reveal the under-coat. The bottom line is that painted curio cabinets are available in various finishes. However, to find what you are looking for you may have to shop around a bit. There are numerous styles to pick and choose from including:

• Formal French Provincial
• Queen Anne
• Rustic
• Country

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