If you are looking for a quick and inexpensive way to update the look of your kitchen, glazing kitchen cabinets is about as easy as painting the cabinets, but adds a personal touch and a unique finish that will look like no one else’s kitchen.

Glazing cabinets is similar to antiquing the cabinets, but is usually done without the physical distressing that is often a part of a traditional antique look. Often it can be done so that it highlights the actual woodworking of the cabinet, bringing out the detail of the corners and insets of the wood.

What is glazing? – Glazing differs from painting as it uses a finish that, somewhat like a stain, reveals some of the surface beneath the glaze. There are a few different types of glazes, and you can tailor the tint of the glaze to work with the decor of your room or kitchen.

Here’s a video that shows the process of glazing. It covers the surface preparation, how to choose the mix of glaze and paint, and mixing the glaze combination. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have a beautifully glazed cabinet to enjoy for years.