Different Wood Finishes For Kitchen Cabinets

Mixing different types of natural wood in a home is a tough business.

Different wood finishes for kitchen cabinets.

Design by kristen s kitchens. Mixing kitchen cabinet styles and finishes. What are different types and techniques of wood finishes. Lacquer is a wood finish typically made with a solution of nitrocellulose and solvents to make a.

Before the cabinet finish is applied corners and edges are softened and the surface of the wood is distressed to create a look of aged and time worn character. Dyes are the kind of wood finishes. And kitchen cabinets also must survive grease and moisture in the air frequent skin contact around the knobs and pulls and occasional heat. The grain patterns of wood called figure differ in part because of how the board was sawn from the log.

Exposed ceiling beams blend in with the wood tone cabinets helping to frame the room s bold patterns and soft colors. Options for cabinet finishes include. If you want a traditional look consider ornate edge profiles raised center panels and arched doorframes. Heirloom finishes heirloom is a collection of stain glaze cabinet finishes that are hand detailed to create an antiqued appearance with beautiful dimension and depth.

Dyes matches the existing color or it also changes the color of the surface. Natural oils that are present in the wood. Oil wood finishes improve the appearance of unfurnished wood. If you have spray equipment use a two part polyurethane a pre catalyzed lacquer or post catalyzed lacquer.

Kitchen cabinets don t always have to match. I love natural wood i just need a bit of contrast in my life. Few finishes survive frequent contact with water dave. Shellac wood finish is made from a protective waxy resin secreted by the lac insect.

Shellac wood finish. Application tips for types of wood finishes. That s why i gravitate toward spaces that mix painted finishes with natural woods. Here are some fresh ways to meld color and style.