How to Glaze a Cabinet
Cover the floor, counter tops and other surfaces around the area you plan to glaze with drop-cloths or plastic., Tape off the walls around the edges of the cabinets with painter's tape. , Prepare a well-ventilated area like an open garage to glaze...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cover the floor
This can be done outside if the weather is warm, dry and not windy. ,, You may want to put all the hardware and screws into a plastic bag so they do not get misplaced. ,,, Do this by adding equal parts water and latex paint in a mixing container and stir with a stir-stick or wooden spoon until well blended.
Or if you are using a ready made glaze, open the container and stir well. , You may also apply the glaze in a small section with a clean rag, rubbing in a circular motion. ,,,, This will ensure a uniform look when the doors are re hung. , This may take 10 to 16 hours. ,, -
Step 2: counter tops and other surfaces around the area you plan to glaze with drop-cloths or plastic.
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Step 3: Tape off the walls around the edges of the cabinets with painter's tape.
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Step 4: Prepare a well-ventilated area like an open garage to glaze the cabinet doors by putting down drop-cloths or plastic.
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Step 5: Take off the cabinet doors with a screwdriver and place them on the drop-cloths or plastic in your prepared area.
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Step 6: Remove any hardware and hinges from the cabinets with a screwdriver to avoid getting the cabinet glaze on them.
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Step 7: Wash the cabinets and doors with a soft sponge
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Step 8: mild soap and clean water.
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Step 9: Let the cabinets and doors to dry completely.
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Step 10: Mix the glaze if you are making your own.
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Step 11: Dip a paintbrush into the glaze and apply it to a small section of the cabinet surface
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Step 12: making sure to brush with the grain.
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Step 13: Wipe off any excess glaze with a clean rag.
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Step 14: Repeat these steps in the small area until the desired look is achieved.
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Step 15: Move on to the next area and apply the desired amount of glaze
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Step 16: wiping away the excess after each coat
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Step 17: until all of the cabinets have a uniform look.
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Step 18: Apply the glaze to the cabinet doors
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Step 19: making sure to apply the same number of coats as you applied to the cabinets.
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Step 20: Allow the cabinets and doors to dry completely.
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Step 21: Hang the cabinet doors back onto the cabinets and replace any hardware.
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Step 22: Inspect the cabinets for flaws and touch-up any areas that need it.
Detailed Guide
This can be done outside if the weather is warm, dry and not windy. ,, You may want to put all the hardware and screws into a plastic bag so they do not get misplaced. ,,, Do this by adding equal parts water and latex paint in a mixing container and stir with a stir-stick or wooden spoon until well blended.
Or if you are using a ready made glaze, open the container and stir well. , You may also apply the glaze in a small section with a clean rag, rubbing in a circular motion. ,,,, This will ensure a uniform look when the doors are re hung. , This may take 10 to 16 hours. ,,
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