Distressed Kitchen Cabinets

There are many types of distressing. The most used of all are crackle, rub-thru, and natural wood. Crackle distressing showcase a cracked look showing the bottom layer of paint on the upper layer of the cracked paint. Rub-thru makes the bottom layer of paint apparent at wear spots, corners, as well as peaked areas. Natural wood, on the other hand, leaves the wood unfinished while the little filmy topcoat is applied for protection.

The other known distressing techniques are wormholes, fly specs, cow tails, and chain dents or dings. These methods stand by their names. Wormhole distressing emulates the crack and hole that larva that worms make. Fly specs are sprinkled marks that look similar to fly specks. Cow tails illustrate similar design as the fly specs though the scattered marks are arched instead of holes, while chain dents or dings are small indentions that demonstrate usual wear and tear appeal.

Another significant appearance of distressed kitchen cabinets is the wear corner design. This method has cabinet corners sanded to grant a worn or aged effect.

Take a look at pictures of these styles online for a point of reference, whether you are purchasing kitchen cabinets with a distressed look or making them yourself.

Choosing the Right Style

Choosing the best distressed look for your kitchen should be based on your taste, your kitchen size, as well as your current home décor. When you're already decided about the distressing style that fits your preference, you can purchase pre-distressed cabinetry or distress them yourself.

The good news is that do it yourself distressing is not difficult. In reality, the most complex part is deciding the distressing style that complements your kitchen and what hues and finishes match it.

There are several methods to distress. Essentially, you must sand the wood material and put several color or paint layers. You should then remove the paint's top coat to expose the original colors. Use drill holes to perfectly obtain the wormhole effect. Use chains, keys, and other objects with sharp edges to distress your cabinets. When trying to achieve a wear corner, use sand paper and rub the corners and edges of the cabinets.

If you desire to order pre-made distressed kitchen cabinets, it's advantageous to visit a cabinet maker yourself. Often, you can request the maker to distress your cabinets based on your requirements.
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