DirectBuy Kitchen Cabinets Blog » Distressed Finishes for Cabinets http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog The #1 way to buy direct for your home. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:42:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Distressed Finish Kitchen Cabinets http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/kitchen-cabinets/distressed-finish-kitchen-cabinets/ http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/kitchen-cabinets/distressed-finish-kitchen-cabinets/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:21:17 +0000 Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/?p=1070 antiqued cabinetsSome people want a natural look in their kitchens and are drawn to a more distressed finish.  One such finish that may have a funny name, but creates a very distinct look is called cow tails.  Cow tails are swirl patterns similar to a coma which occur in cabinetry with a distressed glaze.  These markings are really unique and created the very unusual kitchen cabinet design.

A Distressed Design for Kitchen Cabinets

Crackle or rub thru finishes are the most popular methods of distressing cabinets, but any distressed finish will give your kitchen cabinet an aged look.  Cow tails are similar to fly specs when it comes to specific characteristics in the wood.  It is a particular look which provides a unique design for your cabinet.

If you are looking for kitchen cabinets with a distressed look, you may also like the cow tails design.

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