Glazing technics for kitchen cabinets!

[@custombzk9548]

Another really great how to teaching video.. This will be my first ever refinish of cabinets.. I have always replaced them but on this DIY house I need to save some dollars so I am going the refinish route.. Again I think your how teaching approach is spot on for the novice and the seasoned DIY person... Florida Beach Life Is Life

[@sfcucci]

Hi Paul I am a furniture painter and your glazing tips are awesome!!!!

[@annshr9917]

Paul, you already replied to my question before, but thanks anyway. It shows your dedication to your viewers. You mentioned below that you're making more videos. Yay, can't wait to see them!! Can you show us how to make the kitchen cabinets to look high end thru the use of trim and mouldings? I would really, really, really love to learn how to do it, how to make the kitchen cabinets look custom. Thanks in advance, Paul. You are a darling.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Ann, I just realized! I guess KZbin sent it to me twice, anyhow, I will have a new video with bead board very soon and I will have another one on adding 4.5" crown on top of the cabinets. I will have to put one together, showing how to add more height. I usually add a piece of base molding upside down on the top of the cabinet and put crown on that. it makes a nice custom look. Thank you for the nice comment! Paul

[@scottsworld21]

Ok Paul, I'm ready to order my stuff. But just making sure I got my steps down 1. Clean everything 2. Sand flat surface with the grain, 100grit vibrate sander 3. Wipe doors down with acetone 4. Single coat of grey auto primer 5. Wet sand that with 400-500 grit 6. Paint good oil base paint with the color of my choice. 7. ???? Wet sand that oil base coat also? To help get rid of brush strokes? 8. Add accent oil based glaze clean w/ mineral spirits (Van Dyke Brown by general finishes) 9. Finish with 2 coats of Deft satin clear coat. 10. Enjoy Do I got that down correct? I am so pumped to do this. Getting new countertops soon and wanted to do this before the install at the end of summer.

[@paulstoolbox]

SCOTT DOYLE Hi Scott, you mentioned that you are looking at a spray gun to paint your kitchen cabinets with. I have a few different sprayers for different jobs, I recently purchased a Wagner Flexio Sprayer and it is an incredible unit for the price. It runs about $150.00. I bought mine at Lowes and I have used it on several jobs. I wanted a small HVLP that was lightweight and easy to clean. Well, it is much better than I expected.It comes with 2 cup guns. One for heavy materials and the other for light materials. I spray straight latex with the larger one and I spray lacquer paint with the other one. I was surprised at how smooth the lacquer came out. Pre catalyzed lacquer is as thin as water and it cannot be sprayed too heavy, for it will run. I plan on doing a video on this machine in the near future. I am painting my house right now and I haven't been able to use my Graco 190 airless sprayer do to breezy weather conditions. I broke out the Wagner and my over spray is minimal. HVLP sprayers will spray with low pressure dry, warm air. Good luck and keep in touch! Paul

[@scottsworld21]

That's exactly the one I've been looking at. Flexio 590. I've read a lot of great reviews on it. After all the cabinets I'll need it to do my exterior trim. Thanks!

[@myrtabyrum281]

You put the glaze on AFTER you put a clear coat? I have primed and put on first coat of paint and thought I have to glaze now and then clear coat...?

[@brianmcmahon140]

Hello, Can you tell me the colors names and brands that you used for this example? Thanks, Tracie

[@lseatv1]

Paul - Love your work. You mention you have other videos on updating existing cabinets. I would like to see more of what you have done like adding the bead board on the ends. Love that look. Also now cabinets are taller. I've seen that you can add 6-8 in on top of a cabinet and trim it out with crown molding for a nice custom look. Would love to see you do that in a video.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Iseatv1, I am working on a series of videos that will have bead board,crown,and several other tips for your kitchen. I should have them completed within the next two weeks. Thanks! Paul

[@ruthctaylor2406]

I think I'm going to try this on my antique white cabinets, but just outline the edges. I bought General Finishes Winter White glaze and tried 2 doors. Seems to stand out enough to give it dimension. Good idea about the mineral spirits, didn't know that tip before

[@a.hopkins3576]

How did the project turn out Ruth? I am going to do the same project next week and was thinking about using the General Finishes product as well.

[@ruthctaylor2406]

We didn't finish yet, had a major setback. I did start on one of the cabinet doors to test it. the one on the left has the winter white glaze, the door on the right does not. www.houzz.com/photos/15983508/Kitchen-updates-2012-2014

[@LisaBevill-ProSinger1]

When do you choose to use a "glaze with color added" versus using a "colored stain or wood stain as your glaze" ? Or do they have basically the same ingredients? The glaze I use is waterbased. Are your stains considered oil based?

[@paulstoolbox]

+Lisa Bevill Hi Lisa, That's a good question. I usually wing it, if I have supplies that match my project I will use it. In other words, I have no particular preference. I also like either water base or oil stain, but I do prefer using oil glaze or an oil base stain when glazing accent lines. I find that oil base glaze is smoother than water base glaze. I would like to point out that the rules for stain are different than rules for paint. You can use a water base paint on top of oils stain but you cannot paint water base paint on top of oil base paint unless you sand, or scuff the painted surface. I hope this helps. Thanks! Paul

[@LisaBevill-ProSinger1]

yes it does.. love the video's.. that are to the point and move quickly.. great job!

[@iuden]

great video. I'm just getting ready to paint my bathroom cabinets but still need help. What steps did you take to get to the door at the beginning of the video? Clean, sand, prime and paint? What kind of paint is best for the bathroom? And after the glazing process is there something else that needs to be applied to protect the finish? Thanks so much

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Dennis, Yes, I wipe the cabinets down with acetone, or mineral spirits,then I sand and prime. You can use a good semi gloss or gloss paint, I prefer latex paints because of the fumes, but oil will hold up better. I prefer oil base glazing, it is much easier to work with and it can be easily removed with mineral spirits. I use Deft satin clear coat to seal everything. No need to spray your cabint with clear if you do not glaze it. The cabinet may have dull streaks in it when you apply glaze and wipe it off. Deft Satin clear will even it out. Good Luck! Paul

[@paulstoolbox]

That sounds good Ruth. I am going to repaint my kitchen cabinets in the near future and I am thinking of an off white myself. Let me know how it goes. Thanks! Paul

[@rodneypreijers9129]

Nice job Paul. Great tips. Always appreciate your videos.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank Rodney, it's good to hear from you! Paul

[@amscon]

Can an oil glaze be used on latex paint? Where can one buy oil glaze these days? Excellent glazing tips.

[@moisessaldivar4156]

This is a great video for me Paul cause i just redid a door but I was on short time , after seeing this video I will do it again and I know it will be a lot better than before. My wife said this project really sucks and I should consider doing it again, hahaha.

[@myrtabyrum281]

I just listened again and you rubbed it with Acetone... was that to roughen the surface so that it would take the stain better?

[@amscon]

Pardon me for asking more questions. I noticed now that you applied oil stain over latex then finish it with oil glaze. What is the difference in look between stained paint and glazed paint? Most glazing videos I see use glaze over paint, and use glaze again to highlight the door edges.

[@paulstoolbox]

amscon You can glaze your cabinets with an oil based stain or glaze. If you want a certain color,you can mix any color paint with your clear glaze. I use latex whenever possible, but I prefer oil based glaze. It goes on smoother and it adheres well over latex. You can put oil on top of latex but you cannot put latex on top of oil. Clear glaze can be purchased at most hardware, or home improvement stores. I hope this helps.Thanks!Paul

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi amscom, I'm sorry for taking so long to get back. Sometimes KZbin does not notify me of new comments. I use latex paint whenever I can. You can apply an oil stain on latex paint and it will stick. I prefer oil based glaze because it goes on smoother and it is easier to work with. P.S. You cannot use latex over oil, it will not stick. Thanks! Paul

[@WeggieQueen2005]

Please help. We just bought a condo with old thermofoil cabinets. We want to save money and peel the cabinets, paint and glaze the cabinets with off white paint (can you suggest a glaze color?). What steps should we take? peel, sand then what? Thank you so much for your help!

[@paulstoolbox]

+Chrissy Fifi Hi Chrissy, If the thermofoil is still in good shape, I would not attempt to peel any away. You can lightly sand it with 400 grit sandpaper, clean it with denatured alcohol ans prime it with ether a good oil base primer or an automotive primer. I personally like using gray automotive primer in a rattle can. It covers very well, it has excellent adhesion and is inexpensive. The color for your glaze would be a personal reference. Browns and dark grays or black is popular. If you have gray tones on your walls and floor, I would suggest gray or black. If you are using earth tones, you may want browns. Some off whites have gray tones and some are more creamy, you may want to take that into consideration as well. Thanks! Paul

[@HollyBerryRN]

Paul, I'm in the middle of a kitchen remodel. Can I glaze hampton bay white cabinets from HD? They are obviously already finished. Can I sand them a little or just lay glaze on them as is or would i have to sand, then prime, then glaze? The door fronts are solid wood so I would think I could do this. Any advice???

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey HollyBerryRN, You should just be able to clean and glaze them, If they are painted wood, the glaze should stick on them. I use Deft satin clear after I'm done, It will even out the sheen. I use oil base glaze. It goes on smooth and it can be removed rather easily with mineral spirits. It comes in handy if you make a mistake! good Luck! Paul

[@WmBPhotos]

Just watched your vid on this. the technique on the door with the stain as the look we want in our kitchen. What paint did you use to spray the door first? Those colors are what she's looking for too. Can you recall the main door.color and stain color? Well be doing this over wooden counter tops. Should look great!

[@paulstoolbox]

+William buoymaster Hi William, I am not sure what the color was on that particular project, but I will check on it and let you know. I used a gray spray primer and I used a black glaze for the accent. I brushed the paint on. Thanks! Paul

[@WmBPhotos]

Thanks Paul!

[@tralynwar]

when you are doing the 'stain' on the painted cabinet door is the painted door water base paint and then the stain oil based?

[@paulstoolbox]

Tracie Warren Hi Tracie,You can put oil based product on top of latex paint, but you cannot put a latex stain on top of oil paint. It will not stick. Hope this helps!Paul

[@Deanna081885]

I hope this isn't a dumb question but is that real wood you are glazing? My cabinets are real wood and I'm very nervous about beginning the glazing process (i've already painted them antique white) because I just want the glaze in the details like you did in this video...I do not want my whole cabinet glazed...will I have time to wipe it out of the wood grain if I try this on my wood cabinets? Thanks!

[@paulstoolbox]

Deanna Parrish Hi Deanna,This is a good question, you are looking for an accent glaze. This is when you add glaze on the detail, such as lines. If you use mineral spirits and oil based glaze, you can easily wipe it off. It is very easy to work with. If you do not like what you see, you get a rag with mineral spirits and clean it off. You can try it again until you get it right. Just remember to spray the door with Deft clear. I always use the satin clear. This will make the paint look even. Thanks!Paul

[@mikefrye7425]

We removed lament from doors are painting and glazing the faces. Looking for tips?

[@patrickmcmurray1643]

where can you get the glaze? I have white cabinets and want to accent glace with a charcoal color. I've looked everywhere. thanks for the help.

[@paulstoolbox]

+Patrick McMurray Hi Patrick, It can be difficult finding glaze in your neighborhood stores. I usually get mine online. You can find it on Amazon and the prices are usually good. I prefer an oil base glaze, it is easier to work with and it goes on smooth. You can put an oil base glaze on a latex paint and you can put latex paint on an oil base primer. You cannot put a latex paint over an oil base paint without sanding, scuffing or priming first. Thanks! Paul

[@birgitbrown6107]

Hi Paul My kitchen cabinets are laminated can i use the same steps the refacing and glazing as you did in the videos or do I need to do it a different way? Thank you Birgit

[@jusmesuz]

Are you using just stain or have you added glaze to it?

[@SamCole]

Do they still make that glaze at BM store? They sell clear glaze and they dont add tint. Any recipe how to make our own glaze? I paintedmy cabinets witn BM advance. Thanks Paul

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Sam, I usually mix my own color in a clear glaze. I use an oil base stain and oil base clear glaze. Here is a link that should help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqq6YoWVbb6FfaM I think this is what you may want to do. Thanks! Paul

[@jewmarkiemark]

Awesome video I remember the first time we tried glazing it didn't go to good but that's a good technique Thanx

[@annshr9917]

In case you wonder, amscon has been changed to annshr.

[@T2Kirby]

Hey Paul, Here in CA we can't get mineral spirits. What can we use instead?

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Timothy, You can use Paint thinner if you can get it. If not, let me know and I will check into it. Thanks! Paul

[@T2Kirby]

Would you believe we can't get that either? Our wonderful politicians have banned Paint Thinner, Lacquer Thinner, Naphtha, Turpentine, Denatured Alcohol and Kerosene, to name a few. The replacement they sold me at Home Depot is VOC compliant "Brush Cleaner". It says it removes Oil and Latex Paint (which I'm not sure we want to do), and contains acetone, petroleum distillates and Methyl Acetate. Any thoughts?

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Timothy, My 1st thought is that we clean house on all the self serving politicians. Elect real people that are willing to represent and not dictate. Having said that, I have used Valspar water base Antiquing Glaze on oil base cabinets as an accent glaze. It will adhere to oil or latex and you can wipe it with a damp cloth. I was told that Minwax wiping stain can also be used, but I have never tried it myself. I will look into this situation and experiment myself. If I have good findings, I will post it. Do you have a factory finish on your cabinets, or did you paint them? I will try to point you in the right direction. Thanks! Paul

[@T2Kirby]

You are very kind. FYI, I sanded, primed, and painted myself with Behr semi-gloss paint for cabinets.

[@paulstoolbox]

If you used a water base paint you can use any water base glaze, stain or even paint to add an accent glaze to your cabinets. You can use a small brush or a sponge to apply it and wipe it with a damp rag. Hope this helps my friend and I'm happy more than happy to help,should you have any questions. Thanks! Paul

[@j8ke937]

Why not just use a foam brush and not use so much glaze? Seems like alot of wasted product doing it with a brush.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Jacob, I understand your point, this is why I mentioned several times to use a smaller brush as I was doing this. A sponge also works great. I just got off of a 24 hour work shift and I wanted to get this video done. My brushes were on a job and I didn't want to drive 8 miles one way to Home Depot. Thanks for your observation and comment. Have a good day! Paul

[@Picassosgarage]

Do you put a top coat over the glaze?

[@paulstoolbox]

+Rockin' WoodWerks Yes, I use a Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer ( Satin) in a can. Mohawk Brand is excellent. You can also use Deft lacquer from Home Depot. Deft is also an excellent brand. Pre Catalized Lacquer is more durable and resist mineral spirits. Thanks! Paul

[@Picassosgarage]

+Paul Ricalde (Paulstoolbox) Thanks for the response...... I shoot Sherwin Williams Sherwood pre-cat all the time! I tried it on a glazed nightstand and it ate through the paint..... We ended up switching to Gemini. Its not as hot! Anyway thanks again.... one more thing...... are you from Louisiana?

[@paulstoolbox]

Rockin' WoodWerks Yeah, I live in the New Orleans area. Are you from here? I'm glad you mentioned that the Sherwin Williams Pre-Cat is hot. I use Gemini with my HVLP and have never had a problem. I use Mohawk in a rattle can for touch ups and it works well. Keep in touch my friend! Thanks!

[@Picassosgarage]

Yes sir! I'm from Lafayette. We just moved to a small beach town in Washington called Ocean Shores. I've never tried Mohawk. Do you like it better than deft?

[@paulstoolbox]

Yeah, I do like it better than Deft. Deft Lacquer is a great product,but I find that Mohawk Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer is more durable and chemical resistant. Lafayette is a nice place, but living in a beach town sounds awesome! You need to have a crawfish boil up there,so you can your new neighbors how to party Cajun Style!! Have a good day my friend! Paul

[@rtchapman6600]

Hi, quick question regarding sealing. I am using BM Aura on a table and want to glaze with General Finishes. Do I need to seal the painted first, or do I just seal it at the end? What seal is recommended? Thank you so much!!

[@saraheaster1914]

Hi Paul, can you do this to pre fab cabinets, like the kind you get at home depot or lowes? or can they be painted at all?

[@hasnainshabbir6961]

I have newly painted (oil painted) kitchen cabinets. Can it be glazed? If yes, what glaze should be used since these cabinets have oil paint.

[@paulstoolbox]

+Hasnain Shabbir Old Masters sells a Tinting Glaze that can be tinted with most colors. You can make your own colors by mixing oil base paints with it. You can find it online by using Google. I hope this helps! Paul

[@msleslied1]

Very helpful. Thnx

[@paulstoolbox]

+Leslie Downs Thank you Leslie and have a good day! Paul

[@chicago1680]

Im really like these vids man. I have some new appliances coming in and my cabinets are still stuck in the 80's. I was going to have them re paneled which is pretty cheap but this method seems even cheaper. I probably could do the whole kitchen for couple hundred I assume.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Chicago1, Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know if you have any questions. Paul

[@kensingtonbowers2947]

Quick question. I have wood cabinets that we had professionally painted white (oil based) but now I want to glaze them because they are too white. I know I need to use oil based glaze but if I use the mineral spirit technique, will it take off the paint since its oil based and not latex?

[@paulstoolbox]

Stephanie Bowers Hi Stephanie,Oil base paint comes off rather easily when it is not completely dry. Once oil base paint is fully dry, paint thinner with mineral spirits will not harm it. Just be sure not to rub it too hard. Just add your glaze and wipe it off. If you make a mistake, wipe your glaze completely off and start over. As always, I would test it on an inconspicuous spot or a sample piece of painted wood 1st. I personally have never had any oil base paint come off during this process. I hope this helps!Thanks!Paul

[@wackygoose]

Lovely!! :D :D

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Lina, Thank you for commenting! You do great work on your channel. Paul

[@wackygoose]

Paul Ricalde Thank you!! I can do my work by watching other people's videos and get inspired, such as yours! :D So, thank you for that as well!

[@dollred912]

Awesome.

[@paulstoolbox]

+Doll Red Hi Doll red, thank you for the nice feedback! Have a good day! Paul

[@Saleh9494]

Hey Paul, I used an oil based primer on my cabinet followed by 2 coats of Latex paint. Then I purchased Behr Faux Wax and mixed it with black paint. I glazed one cabinet and had trouble wiping the excess off with a dry cloth resulting in a cloudy look so I'll be replanting this one; would you recommend using mineral spirits on the rest of the cabinet doors for clean up with the materials I described?

[@Saleh9494]

Also I have a water-based poly that I plan on brushing on at the very end, you think that's ok?

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Saleh, You can use oil or latex paint on top of oil or latex primer. Primer is meant to be used as a base for paint. You cannot paint over oil base paint with latex unless you prime it or lightly sand it. They also make a product called liquid sandpaper that will de-gloss oil paints, so the latex paint will stick to it. You can use a water base clear over latex paint, but you may want to get a small block of wood and test the compatibility of the glaze and clear. I personally like to use oil base glaze over oil or latex paint. I also use mineral spirits to remove the excess glaze. It may make the paint a little dull, but once the clear is applied, it will get glossy again. Do Not rub the mineral spirits, just lightly wipe it or you may actually remove the paint as well as the glaze. Hope this helps. Thanks! Paul

[@domciancibelli]

I don't attempt to make videos for the DYI crowd. But no information is better than bad information. If you can't do it right why bother? There are one in ten thousand videos on KZbin that are even worth posting. And about 1000 bad videos on this topic. The internet is filled with junk. Folks are trying to get decent info and in most cases it's impossible. Save them all the time and bother and dump the video.

[@paulstoolbox]

Funny, I get emails everyday from people who learn from my videos and thank me. I'm not perfect, but I know what I am doing. You remind me of the person who always has something to say, but never willing to step up! I was in charge of crews for years and I had to run a few idiots off of my job site. Do you live in Louisiana?

[@domciancibelli]

You do a video but don't have the proper equipment? So why didn't wait when you did have the right brushes? What was the rush? And then I might ask why did you make the video. The is extremely amateurish!

[@paulstoolbox]

Just as I thought, you have ONE subscriber on your channel!! You have obviously helped no one and you are calling me an amateur. Funny!

[@jewmarkiemark]

Awesome video I remember the first time we tried glazing it didn't go to good but that's a good technique Thanx

[@paulstoolbox]

Thanks MarkyMark6830! Paul