10 years ago, I was picking out cabinetry for my new house. I would Ooohhh and aaahhh over gorgeous cherry cabinets, details, mouldings…. I wanted it all!
Then, the builder reminded me I was on a very small and very tight budget. Bye bye to my dreams…
Back to the Building Center I go. Telling the people of my woes, they politely suggested unfinished oak cabinets. Well, OK, I think… I mean, I am a faux finisher. I have painted furniture, walls…. I can do something with these….right???
This is about as far as some cabinets got.
So, 10 years later, it is time for an update! I pulled out my chalk paint. Away I went, adding layers of colors,
sanding,
and glazing.
Yes, you heard me right. Glazing. Because these cabinets are in the mud room and I wanted something more durable. I also did not want to use a petroleum based wax.
I figure my cabinets are pretty permanent in my home. When you use a petroleum based wax, the only way to repaint that item is to strip it. YUCK! Isn’t that why many of us are using chalk paint? We love that we don’t have to strip or sand…
I quickly over glazed with Caromal Colours. When dry, I added a few quick topcoats of Modern Masters Sealer Master Clear. Love this stuff!
I love the new look on the cabinets. I really love that this was a quick project that took only a couple of hours, sans drying times. Using all water based products, makes me happy as well. After 17 years of working with different products, I am very careful about what products I use and what those products are composed of.
This is one project I can now mark off my list as “Done”!
I hope you have been inspired by my post! I would love to hear from you!
Happy Painting!
Karen
Wonderful transformation! They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! Karen they look fabulous, I love the color! Great job! Never heard of Modern Master Sealer but it left them with such a shine.
ReplyDeleteYour cabinets look beautiful ... I love all the layers of colour. I did not know you could use chalk paint on cabinets. I didn't think it would be durable enough. I have a cabinet project on my 'to do' list so this is good to know.
ReplyDeleteI love your cabinets. I am thinking I will redo a coffee table when we return to the states that is in storage.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I can't believe how wonderful they turned out. Very old world looking and so professional looking as well. I have to jump on the chalk paint train sometime soon. I just found a store near me that sells Annie Sloan chalk paint and I think they offer classes as well. I really need to get serious and look into it. Your cabinets are inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThey look gorgeous!! The finish you created it just perfect!! :)
ReplyDeleteL.O.V.E. (and that is all I need to say!!)
ReplyDeletexxHeather
Oh my! Now I have strange urge to go flea market shopping so I can find something like that to do! Too bad its 1 am. lol Lynn
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