A specialty finish technique that adds a translucent color layer over a base coat — highlighting door profiles, creating an antique or aged look, and giving painted cabinets a hand-crafted quality that flat paint can't match.
Glazing is a finishing technique — the last step, applied over a painted or stained base.
Glazing is applied as the final step over a fully cured painted base coat.
Standard cabinet painting process completed first — cleaning, priming, and painted base coat in your chosen color.
Glaze color chosen — typically a darker shade of the base or a contrasting tone. Samples reviewed before application.
Glaze is hand-applied and partially wiped back to highlight recesses and profiles. More glaze left in crevices creates more depth.
A sample door is completed first for approval before the full kitchen is glazed. Effect level is adjustable.
Glaze is sealed with a durable clear coat to protect the finish and ensure long-term durability.
Glazing is an add-on to a painting project — priced per door based on profile complexity.
Glazing added to a standard cabinet painting project.
Complete painting project including glaze finish from start to finish.
Glazing adds a translucent tinted layer that sits in the recesses and profile details of the door, making them darker than the flat surfaces. The result is a dimensional, aged, or hand-painted look. It's most dramatic on raised panel doors.
Off-white or cream base with a brown or black glaze is the most popular combination — it creates a warm antique look. Gray base with white glaze, or green base with darker green glaze are also popular. We'll bring samples in person.
Technically yes, but the effect is minimal since there are no profiles for the glaze to settle into. Glazing is most impactful on raised panel, shaker, or other dimensional door styles.
Yes — when properly sealed with a clear coat over the glaze, the finish is as durable as standard cabinet painting.
Yes — if your existing painted cabinets are in good condition, a glaze coat can be applied over them with proper surface preparation.
Yes — we always complete a sample door first and get your approval on the effect level before proceeding to the full kitchen.
Raymond is happy to talk through your specific project — no obligation, no pressure.
Request a Free Quote →Glazing is best discussed in person with samples. Schedule a free call with Raymond and he'll bring examples to your in-home visit.