painting kitchen cupboards

[AnonymousImport]

I want to paint k.cupboards and give an antique or "old" look.Do I use a glaze or some type of tool such as a rocker graining tool?J.G

 

[Rolyan]

You could try a scumble glaze, to create a 'cracked' paint finish (details of how to use are supplied with the glaze). Alternatively, consider using a light top coat over a darker base, then wire wool on the edges, to give a worn feel. May be best to experiment on spare wood first!!!

 

[AnonymousImport]

I saw a project in a magazine where they painted over the cupboards and then sanded away some of the fresh paint after about 20 minutes using a kitchen scrubbie--not steel wool. Scotchbright scrubbies work well. I tried this and it worked really well but then the magazine said to use a polyurethane over it to keep the finish lasting longer. It doesn't look good with any type of gloss, I found out too late, so if you use the polyurethane get one that has absolutely no gloss. I used a dark green paint as did the project in the magazine. The stores also sell a wood stain in different colors that does a superb job as well, but you would have to strip off any vanish first. It comes in lots of neat antique colors.

 

[AnonymousImport]

As an amendment to the last post:

You would only sand off the paint in places where it would naturally rub away with years of regular wear and tear--this is what will give it the "antique" look.