How To Give Any Cabinets A Wood Grain Finish Without Replacing Them
Natural wood cabinet tones are making a comeback in the kitchen! If you jumped on the painted cabinet bandwagon of years past, though, you might think it's too much work to strip, sand, and stain your cabinets just to follow the latest trend. Well, with a little help from Retique It products, you can achieve the look of wood without the hassle of completely refinishing or replacing your cabinets.
Instagram user @jaymesquires recently shared tips on how to use Retique It Wood Finish Multi-Purpose Kit, which includes a graining tool, to get the look of natural wood on your painted cabinets. It retails for $88.99, but you can also buy the individual products separately and in different quantities if the kit does not work for you.
This is a great, DIY-friendly option that requires little more than painting skills and the ability to use a graining tool to get the look of wood grain. Once you have achieved the pattern you desire, simply stain and seal the cabinets. Retique It is not the only option to get the look of wood grain at a fraction of the cost of the real thing, but it is a great budget-savvy way to get wood-look cabinets.
It's easy to transform your cabinets without replacing them
Chances are you have already had the debate over refacing vs. replacing your kitchen cabinets, and if the overall structures are in good shape, a facelift is probably the way to go. Reviewers say Retique It is easy to use and has little to no smell, but it's not the only company that makes products designed to help you achieve a wood look. For instance, the Giani Wood Look Paint Kit works in a similar fashion; it does not come with a graining tool, which may make it a better fit for people who do not want a dramatic wood grain effect.
If a faux finish is not right for you, there are other options. Truly intrepid DIYers can take things a step beyond a faux finish and build your own cabinet doors to save money while using wood veneer to update the cabinet boxes to match the new doors. This solution may take more time and money than simply applying a wood grain finish, but it might be better for wood-loving purists who are not fans of faux finishes.