Kitchen Cabinet Resurfacing: How to Apply an Antique Finish to Your Kitchen Cabinets

Antique Paint Process for a Laminate or Wood Kitchen Cabinets

Creating an antique paint finish on Kitchen Cabinets on a budget is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this antiquing cabinet refacing project you will need a few different material form your local home improvement store as well as some time.

Those cheap plain fake wood Kitchen Cabinets are perfect for antiquing. If you have old or outdated wood Kitchen Cabinets and just want to change the color or look this antique paint cabinet resurfacing process is also good.

Here is a list of supplies you will need to start antiquing and resurfacing your old Kitchen Cabinets:

· Primer
· Paint (2 colors)
· Roller paint brushes
· A variety of 2", 3", or 4" paint brushes
· Wood stain
· Glaze
· Sandpaper
· Drop clothes
· Cheap, outdated, or plain Kitchen Cabinets

· Interesting door and drawer pulls.

For additional antique inspired embellishments to a very plain Cheap Kitchen Cabinets try attaching some pre cut wood embellishments. You can find them at any home improvement store.

This will completely change the look of your inexpensive Kitchen Cabinets and instantly give and antique feel.

You can also add some picture and ceiling molding as well.

Now, start sanding the surface of your plain Kitchen Cabinets. Once you have the surface lightly sanded, you should wipe off the dust with a clean dry clothe. An old white t-shirt will work perfectly here.

Now, you are ready to put a coat of primer. If you are using a cheap fake wood Kitchen Cabinets this is a very important step. Your resurfacing and antiquing painting technique will not stick to your surface if you don't sand and then prime your Kitchen Cabinets.

If you want a rough more country look try putting the primer on with one of the 4" brushes. This will give texture and create the look of real wood. If you prefer the smoother look you can roll the paint on with any type of paint roller. A foam roller will create the smoothest surface.

Allow your Kitchen Cabinet primer to dry completely.