Glaze Finish On Cabinets. A veneer center panel absorbs more of the glaze resulting in a slightly darker color than on the solid wood components of the door frame. Finish selections should always be made after viewing several door samples and displays to become familiar with the characteristics of the particular wood and finish you select.
Learn about paint and glaze cabinets.
A dated cabinet finish gives a kitchen a retro look, though not always in a good way. The cabinets could be painted to cover the glaze, but having cabinets properly painted can be pretty expensive. A base paint or stain is applied to the wood for consistent color coverage. Although painting cabinets is a great update, there are additional finishes that can really set your kitchen or bath apart.