How To Paint Dark Cabinets Antique White
For dark cabinets in a chocolate or coffee hue you ll want to choose the darkest antique stain available.
How to paint dark cabinets antique white. Yes it is a task to keep clean but that s to be expected in a kitchen that gets used. After choosing the stain you are now ready to antique your cabinet. About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy safety how youtube works test new features press copyright contact us creators. How to paint dark wood furniture white hunker.
While the results speak for themselves i will be very frank upfront. Painting furniture is not difficult but can take several days to do properly. I painted my solid cherry island cabinets black and i love them. I wanted a professional look that would buy us years to save up for a full kitchen remodel.
Thin the black acrylic paint with a small amount of water. Antique stains cost about the same as regular wood stain so you re not losing out financially by going with this option. Dip the end of a flat brush in the mixture and blot on paper towels or rags to remove most of it. This project was not quick nor was it an easy one.
Reinstall the existing pulls and knobs for the cabinets and drawers or install new ones to complete the antique look. Use the handle of an artist s brush to flick the bristles of the larger brush splattering tiny drops on black on the cabinet. Oil rubbed bronze antique brass and distressed white knobs and pulls all.