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Blogger Boerne, TX on Apr 17, 2012

How to Emboss Furniture DIY

Do you have a built-in cabinet that you'd like to dress up or a piece of furniture in need of a makeover? Try this easy technique--embossing with a stencil and spackling paste. Check out the complete tutorial @ http://www.janis-allthingsbeautiful.com/2012...

15 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

Janis this is amazing. The instructions on your blog are really thorough. Thank you for posting!

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 0
Janis@All Things Beautiful Boerne, TX

Thanks Miriam!! It's a fun project! A great way to add something special to a built-in cabinet.

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Wow (there's that word AGAIN!) The difference between the stark white and adding the embossing & warmth w/the antique glazing is just phenomenal !! Really classy job!!

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 2
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

That is a great trick when working with painted cabinets. If you want to work on natural or stained wood pieces you can get a whole bunch of embossed molding type pieces to give even more "depth"
http://woodworking.rockler.com/nav/cat1/wood...
I used some on this custom mantle I built.
on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 1
Janis@All Things Beautiful Boerne, TX

Thank you Susan! And I agree KMS, anytime you add embossing of any sort, it transforms! Love the mantle detail!

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy T Saint Petersburg, FL

will it work on non wood cabinets? my kitchen cabinets are finished with a laminate type product.

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 0
Janis@All Things Beautiful Boerne, TX

I am no expert, Nancy. It might require a good primer, but I'd test it first!

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 0
Joan A

This is great. I have seen it done on walls but never cabinets. How well did it hold up after say a rear or so of use?

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 0
Adam P Moreno Valley, CA

Bad idea, as you brush up against them, kids, animals, cloths, etc, the spackling with break down and start coming off. Also, rubbing them down while cleaning will do the same as spackle paste isn't water proof. Made the mistake of trying this sort of thing on a wall.

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 0
Janis@All Things Beautiful Boerne, TX

Great question Joan. I completed it 6 mos. ago, and it's holding up great! It's in my Dining Room, so we don't use it daily, but I'm getting things out of the drawers and cabinets pretty regularly. It seems to be stuck on there really well....I sanded it a bit before painting also and it held up to that!

on Apr 18, 2012 · Like 1
Janis@All Things Beautiful Boerne, TX

Adam, I painted over my spackling, and that seems to be protecting it from wear and tear. My piece also, isn't in a high traffic area.

on Apr 19, 2012 · Like 2
Michele L Palm Bay, FL

Just a thought, but how about adding some wood glue to the spackle?

on Apr 19, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

You go first Michele - let the rest of know how it turns out!!

on Apr 19, 2012 · Like 0
Teresa D Snellville, GA

This is cool! Had to Pin it! Thanks for sharing!

on Apr 19, 2012 · Like 2
Pam D Alexandria, LA

Nancy T, I believe that if you cleaned first fist with TSP, then painted an oil based solvant primer, then you could do this. That is how I prepare formaica and slick ceramic tiles before I do a faux granite finish and then over top use as last 2 coats of satin water based poly. It will be there forever. Maybe try on one cabinet to see if your really want on all cabinets.

on May 05, 2012 · Like 0

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