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Whitewashed Kitchen Cabinets

May 4, 2014 by Ashley Spencer, Artist
Finishes: Cabinet Finishes • Before & After Transformation • Close up

Whitewashed kitchen cabinets can dramatically change the look of a dark kitchen to a light, welcoming and visually larger space.

Kitchen cabinets_After whitewashing-refrig side by Ashley Spencer

 

Peale cabinets_After-refig side_NW

 

Whitewashed kitchen cabinet doors by Ashley Spencer

Whitwashed Cabinet Detail, finishes, close up finishes, Ashley Spencer
Whitwashed Cabinet Detail
Whitewashed Kitchen Cabinets--Before and After, finishes, close up finishes, Ashley Spencer
Before and After Whitewashed Kitchen Cabinet Doors

This is what the kitchen looked like before with dark cabinets.

The colorwash treatment was applied in layers to allow some wood grain to show.

Before whitewashing-sink side

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Category: Before & After Transformations - Finishes, Cabinet Finishes, Close Up Finishes, Finishes, FurnitureTag: cabinet finishes, Colorwash, colorwashing, Decorative Finish, finish for wood, furniture finish, kitchen cabinets, whitewash, wood treatment

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Comments

  1. Joseph Saenz

    May 19, 2015 at 2:43 am

    I really like the way you whitewashed the kitchen cabinets am a paint contractor out of Texas going to do some work on some cabinets you way is much better thanks for the wonderful work you do

    • Ashley Spencer

      July 5, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Hello Joseph, I apologize for the late response. I’m just now seeing your comment and wanted you to know that I really appreciate it. Thank you. — Ashley

  2. Meaghan

    July 3, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Hi I love the whitewashed cupboards, I am thinking of doing mine similar. However I am curious to know did u completely strip your cupboards first or simply sand them a bit? What products did you use? Is there a clear coat on top? Thanks

    • Ashley Spencer

      July 5, 2016 at 11:19 am

      Hello Meaghan,

      Thanks for your comment! To answer you questions: I did not strip the cabinet surfaces but did sand heavily. Used several coats diluted paint and glaze to allow existing grain and some natural coloring to show. Yes, there is a clear, water-based protective coating on top. All the best for your project — Ashley

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