Expert: Eileen Cronk - 4/29/2007

Question


Hi,

I have just bought a home. In the kitchen, there are dark stained oak
cabinets. I think these are ugly. I don't want to paint the cabinets
completely but like the technique of glazeing or pickleing the wood to a creamy
color where you can still see the grain/color of the wood. My questions are:
How do I prep for this? Do I have to strip to the bare wood or just prep with
TSP? If I have to strip to bare wood, what product should I use? Also, where
do I buy glaze or paint to acheive this look? I want it to look like the
KraftMaid Muslin Glaze (Link below). And how do I apply it?



Thank you so much for you assistance.



Rachel



http://www.kraftmaid.com/doorsfinishes/index.cfm?navigationid=334X0&finishid=10  

Answer
Hi Rachel
Nice to hear from you.
OK Your questions one at a time
How do I prep for this? Do I have to strip to the bare wood or just prep with
TSP? ANSWER. You must strip to the bare wood to apply the glaze
If I have to strip to bare wood, what product should I use? ANSWER I use Home hardware stripper or Circa Brand but these are only my preferences. There are lots of good strippers out there.
Also, where
do I buy glaze or paint to acheive this look?
ANSWER..Any good paint store will sell this product.
And how do I apply it? ANSWER The directions come included, but I just paint on with a big brush and wipe back before it dries with clean rags.
The fly specks are added with black or brown paint and a toothbrush is used as the speckle tool. Simply dip brush in paint and hold the brush about a foot from the surface and wisk your finger over the bristles. (practice this first before doing your doors.
Good Luck and thanks for a great question
Regards
Eileen