Whitewashing honey oak kitchen cabinets.
How to white wash kitchen cabinets.
Technique 1 paint and water.
Staining or painting cabinets has an roi of about 81 percent according to remodeling magazine s 2018 cost vs.
It can be a time consuming project but it s not difficult.
Certain wood types like pine are better suited to whitewashing techniques but cabinets made of oak can also be whitewashed through a process called pickling.
Follow this step by step guide to make the project go as smoothly as possible.
Mix paint and water to desired consistency for this example i used equal parts.
The look of whitewash cabinets can brighten a room without using paint and allow the wood s natural grain to show through.
You will need three to four days to complete the project but most of that time is spent waiting for it to dry.
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Applying a whitewash.
Whitewashing can create instant appeal on your old kitchen cabinets.
Rather than replacing your cabinetry outright refinishing it is much cheaper less disruptive and still has a good return on investment.
You get the clean brightness of white paint with the gorgeous texture of natural wood.
Whitewashing gives you the best of both worlds.
Today s whitewashing materials are less caustic giving you old fashioned character with up to the minute convenience.
The technique to whitewash cabinets.
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The pale golden color and generous sprinkling of open knots give knotty pine its distinctive and well loved look.
When it s time to update your cabinets staining them white can be an affordable and beautiful option.
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