Yes, it’s been so long that I’ve stopped keeping track of the number of days this cabinet transformation is eating up. But, I do have some good news for you!
Ladies and gents, after nearly two months, the cabinet doors are finished! And not just finished, but back in the kitchen and on the cabinets where they belong!
In case you have forgotten {I don’t blame you if you have, really, it’s been almost two months}, I’ll remind you of the steps to get these cabinets to where they are today. Oh, and by the way, just ’cause the doors are up, doesn’t mean they are finished. Boo! But, I really think I can see the light! Okay, so back to the steps.
The cabinets were cleaned
They were sanded
They were primed
They were sanded again, painted, sanded, painted, sanded and painted.
And that is what has taken so long. the doors needed three coats of paint and some serious sanding in between. We have been quite busy and the weather has not been cooperative which has really given us limited time to work on each coat of paint. But once the paint was finished, this next step was a piece of cake!
The first, Mocha Translucent Glaze, is going to give you a very light brown, almost amber finish. The second, Antique Glaze, is much darker and almost black. I mixed the two but used more of the dark color. You’ll mix two parts glaze with one part water. I used a sponge brush to apply the glaze.
Working quickly, apply the glaze using up and down strokes, you know, like Karate Kid. Depending how dark you want your glaze finish, will determine how much to apply.
I used the glaze sparingly on the wood faces, but liberally in the crevices.
After you’ve applied the glaze use a soft cloth to wipe off the glaze.
**Tip: If after you have wiped down your cabinets you feel you have used too much glaze, use a damp cloth to remove it. You can always go back and add more.
And that’s it! Very simple and quick! I did this in one day!
But like I said, I’m not finished. Hubby still has to put together the box and shelf to go above the microwave and we have a few trim pieces to add around the lower cabinets.
We also need to have glass put in these cabinet doors.
And have to go get the new hardware, but I’ve already picked it out, so that will be easy!
Okay, I’ll show you. It looks like this. . .
It’s antique bronze. I LOVE them!! And they look so good with the glaze. Now imagine these on these. . .
{don’t worry, those two doors were put on after the photo!}
So we are almost there! I can’t wait to show you the big reveal!
Until then. . .
love it so much!!! sorry it's been such a long process but I am sure you will be done soon.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.
They are looking good! Our kitchen cabinets are painted and I need to re-do them. This is giving me that first hint of motivation.
They are gorgeous! You must have such a great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment every time you are in that room. Great job!
Perfectly done Jennifer! I am sure you are glad that it is over and you can enjoy your kitchen now:)
So much work, but so worth it. Everything looks terrific!
They look fabulous, Jen!!
I can't wait to see the finish product, but they look awesome so far! You guys did a great job!!
I want to come see them ASAP! Well done, my friend!
It looks amazing!!! I love it! What a transformation!
Y'all have done a great job! When we had to repaint our cabinets, we had the most difficult time keeping the "elements" from the drying paint. I'm super picky now and I can see some of the little things that landed on them while they were drying. It drives me batty!
p.s. I ended up making three extra batches of the jelly bean bark. It was requested for a come-back again and again! Thank you so much for sharing!
So very beautiful! Love the hardware you chose
p.s. I came over from Today's Creative Blog
I don't know how I missed this post Jen but your cabinets look gorgeous and I love the hardware you chose for them! Can't wait for the big reveal! Martina