Tinted Wax For Kitchen Cabinets

I used white for my old white cabinets and a dark t shirt on the graphite colored island just in case any lint from the colored t remained.

Tinted wax for kitchen cabinets.

You ll need some furniture wax. I use them up and throw them away. I forgot all about this product when i did my previous articles on cabinet quick fixes. Step 5 brush a wooden furniture paste wax onto your kitchen cabinets using a paintbrush.

When tinting clear wax mix 70 chalk paint with 30 clear wax for a more pigmented wax you can play with ratios. Tinting furniture wax with paint 5 easy steps 1. Using briwax to stain kitchen cabinets. For my china cabinet i used 1 tbsp of wax to 1 tsp of paint.

We re sharing our best tips and a detailed step by step tutorial for staining cabinets or re staining your existing cabinetry. I usually don t measure. Minwax johnson paste cece caldwell s or whatever brand you like. This is a wax with a stain in it and can be used to darken stained cabinets.

Dip a cotton ball in distilled water and then wipe down the surface of your kitchen cabinets to remove any soap residue. Once that s dry use medium grade sandpaper to sand away some of the wax which will allow wood to show through. Glaze doesn t add any additional sheen and can t be buffed. Blot any excess water with a paper towel.

One of the benefits of using wax instead of glaze is that a dark wax can be buffed with a soft cloth after it dries to add a little more sheen to your piece. Jolie finishing wax protective topcoat for jolie paint use on interior furniture cabinets walls home decor and accessories odor free non hazardous brown 120 ml 4 6 out of 5 stars 593 11 95 11. Stir in some dark paint. After you ve waxed a small portion of cabinet wipe off the excess wax.

It s under 12 it lasts forever and i like the finish. To create tinted wax you want to mix clear wax and your choice of chalk paint. Allow the wax to dry then place a second coat on the cabinets. A glazed cabinet finish can alter the color and texture of cabinetry often used when applying faux finishes.

I like to use old t shirts for this step. Is a good diy technique to change the look of your kitchen with a small budget or when you can t afford a new kitchen design or remodel. You can find cheap t s at the thrift store. The black wax will add a more drastic aged finish while the espresso is a bit more traditional with the warm brown tones.

It works best if your cabinets do not have a shiny top coat especially one that is pealing or cracked. Simply apply the wax on the cabinet using a streaking method. Beeswax is one of the best types to use but tinted wax is also available.