What is "glazing", anyway?

Are you thinking about a distressed look for your white cabinets but you're not sure what it's called or how it happens?

This process is called glazing.  It's basically a stain that we wipe on and then wipe off to give the piece of furniture or cabinet an aged, worn, or antique look.  It adds so much depth to a piece of furniture that you can't get with distressing alone.  The glaze seeps into all the cracks, lines, and imperfections of the furniture, giving it character.  You can customize the look by removing as much or as little stain as you like.  Take a look at this powder room transformation below.  It went from a stark white vanity to a rich and warm look.  A simple process yielding amazing results!