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Add cottage-style charm to white painted cabinets by distressing then applying antiquing glaze. This quick and easy project will give builder basic cabinets a custom look in no time.
Give a thrifted vintage bedside table or nightstand the shabby chic look of a French antique with inexpensive milk paint and a few easy faux-finishing tricks.
Jennifer Bertrand shows how to paint over and distress kitchen cabinets. Start by degreasing your cabinets with TSP. Next use an oil based primer to prepare the cabinets for paint. If your cabinets have a high gloss finish, lightly sand them before priming. To apply the paint, you can use a brush, roller or paint sprayer - depending on your time and budget. For durabiliy, use a semi-glass paint finish. For an distressed look, use brown paint and glaze to antique the doors. When dry, attach hardware and attach cabinets to the frame,
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