Updating cabinets without paint?
We are helping remodel a house. I am just trying to get a sense if anyone has ever converted flat fronted cabinets to shaker style without painting? The cabinets are solid wood, in good shape, and original to the house. So part of me hates to paint over them, but I don’t know what the chance of me being able to ever match the original wood is with trim pieces. Any thoughts?
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Bailey: I doubt whether you'll be able to match the existing wood and trim, unfortunately. I had my cabinet fronts converted to shaker and painted a neutral color. ...I loved them.
You can always try matching the stain. Worst case? you paint them.
Here is a concept. Purchase flat wood trim and stain it to match your existing cabinets. Minwax has stain in all wood tones. You can even mix stains to get your color. Use a sample board to match the stain.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-cabinets/update-cabinet-doors-to-shaker-style-for-cheap-11482743
Update Cabinet Doors to Shaker Style for Cheap
You don't mention what kind of wood the cabinets are. Some woods take stain better than others. It may be possible to match the stain. You could take down a door and take it in to your local home improvement store to get as close as you possibly can. Possible with some subtle differences between brands you may find a match. If you can get close you can then find trim that might work. I like the idea of using molding rather than trying to make the cabinets look Shaker style-Betsy gave you a good example. You could always stain that molding a different color that coordinates. Stain comes in so many colors you might find a two tone effect pleasing to the eye.
Do you have a photo of the cabinets you can post to help with ideas for you?
I think this project would be right up your alley:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/how-to-add-farmhouse-cabinet-trim-15-character-add-to-kitchen-35334692
How to Add Farmhouse Cabinet Trim - $15 Character Add to Kitchen
You can always take a door to a stand alone paint store with a scrap of your new door trim. They can usually match your existing stain. Good luck.
Thank you everyone! I appreciate your thoughts. If it works out I’ll post pictures!