I
was really hoping to get further in the project this week than I did
but life got in the way. I did get the faux wood-grain onto the
bottom cabinets and I do love how they look. Since I used card-stock
for the wood-grain paper this is a project anyone can do. The cost is
pretty minimal and the painting is just a simple dry brush streaking
effect. I think it turns out nice especially considering how easy and
inexpensive it was.
I
did spray my pages of “wood” with a clear gloss sealer but that
step is totally optional. We are going to also give the cabinets a
coat of satin Mod Podge at the end anyway. I just wanted to seal the
paint a little better so just in case I got a bit rough with the
paper it would hold up better while I am working on it.
The
front cover for the cabinet run is cut the same height was we cut the
cabinets fronts, in my case 3” by wide enough to cover the front
and fold over at the end(s) by another ½”. The side/end covers are
cut 3 ¼” by 1 ¾” (assuming you cut your cabinets the same
height and depth as I did)
The
cutting sizes for the panels I cut to fit my drawers were:
1”
by 1 ½” (this gives a finished drawer front that measures ½”
by 1”.
Here
is a better look at the drawer fronts as they were trimmed for
placement. Remember that the doors are done the same way.
The
cutting sizes for the panels for the door fronts were:
2
⅝ ”
by 1 ½” (this gives a finished door that measures 2 ⅛”
by 1”)
Here
is the cabinet front with the placement lines drawn for the drawer
fronts.
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