You are not especially enamored of a modern looking kitchen done up in chrome steel and glass and looking like it belongs in the bridge off a big rocket. You like the heat and solidity of study antique furniture set among the wealthy gloss of well-aged wood.
Glazing refers to the process of finishing wood so it seems like it has aged naturally and gracefully. You can thus use the old and weathered look of your current cabinets to your benefit. Glazing is not a precise process, and you may use your artistic tendencies freely in experimenting to attain the exact effect that you want.
A glaze is created by mixing paint, together with a thinner or solvent, usually in equal proportions. When paint is mixed with water, the ensuing glaze is known as "a'wash". Experiment confidently with the proportions till you have achieved what you're attempting to find.
If you are working on a light-colored surface and wish to make it darker, you can think about using oil based glaze.
Next you have to wash the surfaces to be glazed completely. You may use detergent or an acceptable solvent if you want to. Use a high-quality paintbrush to apply the glaze making sure that it has been spread liberally, and that the glaze has penetrated into the grain. Wipe off any extra with a material that's freed from lint, and repeat the process until you have attained the finish that you would like. Let each coat dry completely before applying the next and ensure that the area used for the drying process is free from dust, which would stick to the surface and ruin the effect.
You may want to consider replacing the metal fittings like handles, knobs and hinges. Think about employing hand made fittings, which with a corpulent rustic look will complement the antique decor beautifully.
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