Glazed and distressed cabinet finishes that add depth, age and character with hand-applied highlights, soft wear marks and warm tones.
A glaze is a thin, translucent color wiped into the corners and details of a door, so the profile stands out. Distressing adds soft wear, as if the cabinet has been used and loved for generations. Together they give a kitchen history and warmth, and they are well suited to traditional, farmhouse and old-world styles.
We begin with a Free Cabinet Estimate and show you samples with different glaze colors and levels of distressing, from subtle to heavy. We apply the finish by hand to new or existing cabinets, controlling how much glaze stays in the details and how worn the edges look. A protective top coat seals the effect so it stays in place and wipes clean. A glazed or distressed finish is a bit like a piece of art, so we plan how much age you want. Some owners like a soft glow in the corners, others want heavy wear that suggests generations of use. We make a sample door at your chosen level, so you can approve the look before every cabinet is finished, and we apply a clear coat that preserves the effect.
Glaze settles into corners and profiles, which makes raised and detailed doors stand out.
Wear marks are applied lightly and consistently, so the look feels natural and not random.
We show different glaze colors and levels so you can choose the effect you like.
A clear top coat protects the effect and makes cleaning easy.
Glaze and wear levels compared.
Color and amount picked.
Base finish applied.
Applied and wiped by hand.
Wear marks added.
Top coat applied.
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You tell us about your home or business and what you want to change, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We visit, measure carefully, photograph the room and look at walls, plumbing, windows and appliances.
You review the layout, doors, finish and hardware, and a plain written scope with every line and the schedule before anything is built.
We order the materials and build the cabinets, doors and drawers, then finish them with care.
We deliver, protect your home, set every cabinet level and secure, and fit trim, panels and hardware.
We adjust, clean, walk the room with you, fix the punch list and share a care guide.
No. Glaze is a translucent color that highlights details, usually over a painted or stained base.
Yes. We can apply only a light touch on edges and corners.
It suits traditional, farmhouse and old-world kitchens best.
Often. The surface needs cleaning and preparation first.
A sealed top coat wipes clean easily.
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