If i were to paint another kitchen i would do it the exact same way.
Distressed milk paint kitchen cabinets.
The drawer and cabinet handles were essential to remove but the inside hinges can just stay put.
Milk paint is made from simple ingredients milk protein lime and clay and it can be used on nearly any surface without sanding or priming first making it a great option for distressing painted cabinets.
While distressing cabinets are best left on the hands of professionals and those with a knack for painting or art you can still easily diy you existing cabinets to achieve a distressed look.
After all distressed kitchen cabinets is not about perfection but actually celebrates various levels of imperfection to achieve a weathered feel.
And with that my friends you have hand painted kitchen cabinets busy parent style.
If you want to add a rustic style to your home real milk paint is here to help.
The real milk paint company offers finishing creams that can be applied with a rag brush damp sponge or even a spatula.
Check out our guide to see how easy it is to distress furniture.
But first a little recap.
My original tutorial on how to paint your cabinets with milk paint which you can read here has generated lots of interest within the past year and is actually becoming one of my most popular posts so i assume that many of you would like to know how durable they have proved to be over the course of 12 months.
I love the way it turned out and can t believe just how open and spacious this room feels now.