Can you apply glaze over polyurethane?
A dated cabinet finish can give a kitchen a retro look, but not always in a good way.If you want to change the tone of your cabinets, you can do it right over their existing finish.A clear finish with added color renders it translucent.If you want to make a glaze out of a clear finish, you can either add pigment or buy a pre-mixed glaze.It's best to use oil-based glazes on cured polyurethane.Apply with care.A glaze that is vulnerable to chipping and scratching must be durable and adhere well to the existing finish.
A dated cabinet finish can give a kitchen a retro look, but not always in a good way.If you want to change the tone of your cabinets, you can do it right over their existing finish.A clear finish with added color renders it translucent.If you want to make a glaze out of a clear finish, you can either add pigment or buy a pre-mixed glaze.It's best to use oil-based glazes on cured polyurethane.Apply with care.A glaze that is vulnerable to chipping and scratching must be durable and adhere well to the existing finish.
The cabinet should be sanded and wiped down with a rag moistened with acetone or alcohol.The glaze will stick to the surface if it is roughed up.
You can make your own glaze with a pre-stirred can of clear varnish.You can make any wood tone with a combination of the four primary wood tones.You can use primary colors like red, blue and green to add an eye-catching wash of color to pine or oak cabinets.
You can either spray the glaze onto the cabinet or brush it with a paint brush.Even though spraying produces a coating with less flaws, it may not be practical if you are using a glaze with an epoxy base.There are many manufactured glazes.If you have to brush it, or don't want to spring for a sprayer, use straight, even brushstrokes and brush slowly.
While the glaze cures, don't use the cabinets, shut the blinds or block them off with a plastic drop cloth to protect them from dust, humidity and sunlight.Depending on the base finish, this can take from 24 to 48 hours.