Whitewashed cabinets are made of real wood often maple or oak that has been tinted with a white stain so that you can still see a hint of the grain.
White washed oak cabinet doors.
Mix paint and water to desired consistency for this example i used equal parts.
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You get the clean brightness of white paint with the gorgeous texture of natural wood.
Dip rag in mixture and apply it liberally to the wood as you would a stain wiping over it with a rag to evenly distribute it.
Certain wood types like pine are better suited to whitewashing techniques but cabinets made of oak can also be whitewashed through a process called pickling.
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Taking off the cabinet doors will make removing the old stain and applying the whitewash much easier.
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Once the whitewash has dried use a clear water based finish to protect the wood.
Technique 1 paint and water.
While not as popular as painted white kitchens a whitewash is ideal for those who enjoy wood grain but like the benefits of a white kitchen.
Whitewashing honey oak kitchen cabinets.
Applying a whitewash.
Remove the door hinges from the cabinet itself first and then from the door with an electric screwdriver.
It will also allow you access to the cabinet frames and let you see more of what you are doing.
For a twist polished chrome is an unexpected mix between the softness of the white oak and shiny and new silver finish.
Pickling is the best choice for white staining oak.
The technique to whitewash cabinets.
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Regardless of the wood type the key to a successful whitewash is thoroughly preparing the wood and allowing for sufficient drying time of the stain and protective coat.
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