Carpentry and Woodworking - Glazing Kitchen Cabinets Dilemna
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MJCAM
07-24-05, 04:02 PM
I am determing if an oil based stain by minwax can be applyed to my cabinets to do a glazing. I have used all water based products when preping my cabinets and now I am ready to start glazing. Please help :confused:
Also is there a prefer method to use when trying to achieve an antique look? Like using a glaze or a wood stain? I have also heard of tea glazing and pickled but I don't know which method to use. I mean will they all come out looking the same regardless what method you use :confused:
Also is there a prefer method to use when trying to achieve an antique look? Like using a glaze or a wood stain? I have also heard of tea glazing and pickled but I don't know which method to use. I mean will they all come out looking the same regardless what method you use :confused:
kimeyers
07-25-05, 12:10 PM
"pickling" and glazing are two seperate techniques. Pickling refers to the process of leaving a hint of color in the natural wood grain (eg. wiping off enough paint/glaze so that the actual wood shows through). Glazing can be done on stained wood, but is often done on a painted wood. I've seen "tea glazing" referring to an actual paint glaze--so I am unsure what, if any difference there is.
I swapped e-mails with a woman who found that the stain was easier to control than glaze when doing her cabinets, but I prefer glaze medium. Whatever you try, practice your technique first.
What exactly do you have to start with and what are you trying to achieve? Do you have pictures of the before kitchen? Do you have pictures of the idea that you want to create?
I swapped e-mails with a woman who found that the stain was easier to control than glaze when doing her cabinets, but I prefer glaze medium. Whatever you try, practice your technique first.
What exactly do you have to start with and what are you trying to achieve? Do you have pictures of the before kitchen? Do you have pictures of the idea that you want to create?
mako
07-27-05, 08:01 PM
As a rookie myself at glazing, I'd like to offer this advise--- be familiar with the drying/curing time of the glaze or stain you're using, and be consistent. I've done some glazing, recently glazed the oak communion table at the church, and made the "This Do In Remembrance Of Me" that was routed into the face look fantastic! Also, be *sure* that you use some sort of clear topcoat once the glaze has fully cured or else you'll just wind up with filthy looking cabinets in short time. I saw this happen in a $3 million dollar house, the painter didn't clear lacquer topcoat the product. I'm glad I have nothing to do with it.
Also, if your looking for the truly antique look, be sure to check out some distressing in corners and such. Really makes a difference.
Also, if your looking for the truly antique look, be sure to check out some distressing in corners and such. Really makes a difference.