Advice on Antiquing Bathroom Cabinets

Ask any homeowner that has made feckless attempts at antiquing painted furniture with a plethora of faux painting methods, and he is sure to recall his experience with trepidation. His tryst with rags and paints is something that he would like to brush aside. After all, it isn't just about applying a stain to a fresh coat of paint in a muted shade, and then just wiping it off with a rag, right?

So if you are completely besotted with all things that exude a nostalgic echo, the very thought of antiquing bathroom cabinets is sure to send you into raptures. But since you are not exactly buoyed by the results the last time, will your dream remain nothing more than just a black hole?

It Comes At A Price

Antique bathroom cabinets that have been inspired by the vanities of the 18th and 19th century do have a certain aura that's so hard to torpedo. Hand crafted to perfection, these breathtaking pieces are carved out of antique woods like pine and chestnut. Little wonder then that one requires tremendous wherewithal to acquire these awe-inspiring pieces. Allowing a drain of $1500- $4000 on your bank account does sound blatantly absurd, correct?

Paint Your Imagination

There's nothing like a new coat of paint to give a fresh lease of life to your too-generic-to-be- effective bathroom cabinets. Metallic paint glazes create that absolutely mesmerizing antique look on the cabinets, and that too without you requiring any kind of painting or glazing experience.

With standard tools like painter's tape, paint brushes, paint rollers and trays, you can embark on this truly exhilarating project.

First, you need to sand the bathroom vanity, followed by applying a coat of primer. Once this dries, paint the cabinet with the most apt base coat of terracotta colored latex paint. Once that's completed, it's time for the copper glaze to weave its magic in all directions.

Finally, you have managed to win that interminable battle with mediocrity and drabness.

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