The Practical House Painting Guide
Paint stripping is an important part of wood refinishing. It’s easy to get rid of old paint and finish in order to uncover wood’s natural beauty. Wood that looks black and ugly can often be transformed almost magically by removing the old finish. Often the ugly appearance is entirely on
Paint stripping removes layers of paint to reveal the beauty of wood that can be hidden under paint. This is especially used for wood in interior rooms which are either exotic or have a historic value. The process will depend on the type of wood and the paint or finish
To remove wood finish and paint from wood, you’ll need to use a paint stripper. Different types of finishes use different types of paint stripping techniques, but it is easy to figure out what type of finish you are removing. Removing paint or finish is not difficult, but it is
To generally refinish a cabinet that has undergone aesthetic degradation, follow the procedure below for any cabinet type especially interior cabinets: To refinish is to solely remove the deteriorated finish and apply a new desirable one. Commercial finish removers are available in; Liquid form Paste form Semi-fluid form Liquid
Our cabinets were UGLY but it was too expensive to replace them. There were three vertical grooves in each door which I filled with a wood fill product. I then added molding around the perimeter of each door – mitering each corner. I like how the drawers came out the
My wife says we live in “Ozzie & Harriet’s” house, its typical 1950’s look. The original cabinets are well built boxes of birch plywood with slab doors. The doors are so plain they have no hardware, they are simply beveled on the edges to act as a pull. My last
If your kitchen cabinets are structurally sound, but look a little dingy or outdated, adding a fresh coat of paint can give your kitchen a whole new look. Many older styles of cabinets have a dark finish, which can make the kitchen look dated. By painting them a lighter color,
The term “glazing” has many vague meanings when it comes to cabinet refinishing. Often times homeowners ask me to glaze their cabinets, when really, they want them to be distressed. Glazing is when you use an actual glazing medium mixed with a paint. It can be applied in several ways:
I have been a professional refinisher for 33 years. I live and work in Cincinnati Ohio. If the finish on your kitchen cabinets is beginning to wear, there is a simple solution. You cover the surrounding surfaces with taping paper. I just sand the cabinets with #220 sand paper. I
Are your kitchen or bathroom cabinets getting worn out, outdated or just out of style? Do they have scratches, nicks and or dings from overall use? Is your cabinet hardware old, dingy, and need updated? Relax don’t panic you have other options then just replacing your cabinets. Give your cabinets
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