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Cabinets

Painting Old Cabinets

Do you have “old” cabinets you’d like to refresh? Everyone still wants to make changes in their homes but in this economy who can afford to rip out and put in new? It isn’t hard to change up your old dark cabinets at all. A little paint…some new hardware and ShaZAM! Gorgeous new cabinets! Well…new [...]

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Creating a Distressed Look on Kitchen Island

This great question from Dave & Donna – newsletter subscribers – I am happy to share the limelight with Tawn – THAT Painter Lady part 2! I am wanting to get a distressed look on the center isle in my kitchen. It is real wood and was stained in a medium to dark finish when [...]

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Tips to Achieve Distressed Cabinet Doors

Distressing is one of several faux painting techniques used to achieve distressed cabinet doors. The distressed effect on wooden items endows them with an antique or shabby chic look that is essential in a variety of decor schemes, from antique elegance to the informal rustic style. Distressing is an effective way to age doors on [...]