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French-Inspired Cabinets

Our Place : Episode OPL-203 -- More Projects »
Host Kathi Cardinalli does a French-inspired kitchen-cabinet makeover with simple molding and paint.

Materials:

miter box
pull saw
rope molding
hot-glue gun
dark brown acrylic paint
indoor enamel paint
paintbrushes

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Figure A
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Figure B
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Figure C

Steps:

  1. Cut molding to fit cabinet using a miter box and pull saw (figure A). Cut along the natural curve of one of the rope braids for a professional look.

  2. Attach molding to the cabinet using a hot-glue gun (figure B).

  3. Use dark acrylic paint to cover rope molding, feathering paint out gradually onto the edges of the cabinet (figure C). Be sure to thoroughly fill crevices with the dark paint. Let dry.

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Figure D
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Figure E


  • Put first coat of enamel paint over the dark paint on the rope (figure D), then use a cloth to dab on some of the enamel paint so that just a hint of the dark color shows through in some places (figure E). Let dry.

  • Add second coat of enamel paint to whole cabinet. The rope areas that were painted dark will show through in some of the deep crevices, giving the cabinet dimension and a more aged look.

    * Note: A pull saw is best for cutting thin molding because it has small teeth and won't split the wood like saws with larger teeth will.

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