Kitchens by Riland

There is nothing that can give life to a kitchen cabinet like color and paint especially when applied through faux painting techniques. This kind of finishing is applied on the interior of the kitchen cabinet and it gives off a spectacular scene that seems to have a depth of its own. The good thing about faux finishes is that they can be used to hide or downcast on areas of the kitchen cabinet that did not come out to your taste or were defective. Faux finishes can be used to create a color theme that gives off depth and texture where there is none. The most common faux finishes that are in the market today are butternut yellow, white pepper, china yellow and cherry glow. The butternut and white pepper faux finishes are best suited for dark kitchens to give an artistic contrast while the china yellow and the cherry glow are most suited for lightly painted kitchens.

When applying faux finishes for kitchen cabinets, there are many techniques that one can use but among the most popular ones are sponging, ragging and stamping. There are advanced fauxing techniques that have been proved to work well over time, even on metallic surfaces. In short, there is no area where faux painting cannot be applied. All these are used to create a feeling of depth and texture and they border on styles and design. Before embarking on the application of faux finishes using any of the above styles, perhaps one would be better off trying them out separately so that he/she can see the style that brings out the most eye catching theme.

For the kitchen cabinet, one should first apply the base paint of their choice and give it some time to dry before they can faux paint it again. Mix the faux glaze with the paint that you will be using for the second coat and apply it with a light touch that is pressing the brush lightly to the surface. Criss-cross the brush stroke in X shapes, making sure that you keep within the markings of the masking tape. After thoroughly applying that coat, wash your brushes in standard thinner. Most likely, you will have to apply a second coat of faux glazed satin paint to make your cabinet get that smooth glossy look. For your kitchen, you should indulge your taste little by cutting of the edges with masking tape all round such that you can create a unique design.