Word of advice to anyone considering Wes' other cerusing videos . . . in this video he uses the polycrylic topcoat, a water-based topcoat. In his OTHER video he uses Urethane, a disaster for anyone using it on top of the white glaze, which interacts with the paint causing a nasty yellowing over time. What he DOES mention in this video is that he uses alternative products, like polycoat. However, the switch to the water-based topcoat is because others, like myself, took his advice and used the urethane with horrible yellowing results (looks more like someone urinated on my cabinet). I've left a comment on the other video asking Wes to remove the topcoat advice at the end of that video so that others who happen to see it won't waste their time on the original technique. At the least he should mention this change in his description section on that video so others can steer clear from the urithane and use poly coat instead.

@VAghahe1985

7 ай бұрын

thank you so much for your advice

@user-ib3oy5ls9c

6 ай бұрын

Hey, I think it is his old videos with hard to get product with the video you are referring to that made him find products. There's always tradeoffs and Wes can't know everything. What I'm saying is I don't think he did this out of Ill will.

@jewelbug8713

6 ай бұрын

@@user-ib3oy5ls9c I agree. I only mentioned it because there are others who may attempt an entire kitchen of cabinets. I was fortunate enough to have only tried this on a bathroom vanity and mirror. I have a can of polycrylic and noticed recently it also states that use of that product would also cause 'natural ambering over time.' My guess is perhaps not as drastic as the urethane(?) I still have the mirror and vanity and intend on repainting them early next year. I was disapponted with the yellowing because I LOVE this cerusing finish and would love to do my kitchen cabinets but need to decide on a color that will not be affected by the top coat.

@consciousconscience

2 ай бұрын

Wes also lightly hand sanded before his final protective coat in his other videos, shortly after wiping off the glaze, to create more contrast between the grain and base colors. Why he neglected to do that here is beyond me, but he should've addressed it if it occurred to him so I think he messed up this video. Seems he's made 4 tries now at a decent video and is still 0/4.

This looks so much better then covering up the beautiful grain. Enhancing the grain with gorgeous color is so beautiful & refreshing.❤ great job.

This is just what I needed to see to move forward on a project I’m doing…thank you so much for sharing!😊

Great technique Wes! And a end product. Thanks for sharing this.👌👌👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Video is great, We had a customer asking about this the other day. When I see him I will most definitely point him to this video as a good starting point.

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Please do...thank you very much! Wes

I like each and every video of yours because you make from heart.

Thank you this is great to include products more readily available to the public. I hope your next video is a glaze over a stained oak. I’m looking for that Restoration Hardware look. Thanks.

Absolutely gorgeous color. Thanks for showing us how to get this look on cabinets. ❤

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome...thanks for watching, Wes

Wes you are the man, been watching many years 👉💥💯

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for being part of our community and your comment, Wes

You're a genius, Wes! I like woodgrain, but not my golden oak-----seems a pity to paint over it with opaque paint....love the water-like movement of oak. Now I know how to change the color--even make it more understated by using less contrasting colors. So many cabinets, so little time! C'mon over!

Excellent Wes, I gathered a great deal here by watching your method

@WoodworkingWithWes

9 ай бұрын

Great! Thank you very much for watching, glad it was helpful. Wes

💕 Thank you, Wes. The drawer front turned out Beautiful. 💕

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome...thank you for watching, Wes

@carmfinn1449

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Thanks for sharing great work and nice job you did for us 👍. I am a Painter , I have been doing my job almost 14 years but I like learn new skills more and more . God bless you.

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you for such a kind comment! I appreciate you visiting the channel. Wes

Ooooh I can’t wait too see you use a black glaze on a dark green stained primer :)

@kimjohnson1060

4 ай бұрын

Is there an updated video with this?

Since a saw few videos of your channel with this glaze finish on oak, i want to literally make ALL my project in oak😆

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Go for it! You might want to look at my latest video with what I have found to be the best products for cerusing: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nY54zZJ8crW5Y6w.html Thanks for watching, Wes

I like the green and white. Blue and white would look nice too.

I've watched several of your videos on cerusing, and they are so helpful and informative for painted wood. Are you planning to do any that show how to do staining wood and cerusing? I think this is how some of the high-end furniture stores like Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, Arhaus, Crate & Barrel and others are finishing wood and it looks amazing, but they are using stained wood, not painted wood. The only video I could find was Steve Fanuka (HGTV Million Dollar Contractor) from 8 years ago. They go really fast, so it's hard to follow the technique. Thanks for all your work, you are really the only one on youtube doing this technique. LOVE IT!

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and suggestions. I will look into this further and see what we can do for a stain application. Thanks for watching, Wes

Thanks Wes! I just watched the original video & then this one. Much easier for me with readily available products & and good ole fashioned paint brush. My question is, since Ive already painted all the ones in the kitchen of my Airstream is there a way to keep the paint on to achieve this type of finish? Some sanding & wire brushing perhaps? I hate the thought of stripping them & starting from scratch.

Thank you for sharing. I found a supplier within an hour of my home. I will go this direction instead

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good...glad that will work out for you. Thanks for watching, Wes

Awesome video, should make a video using homedepot or Lowe’s products

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Victor...yes we did go to Home Depot and Lowe's. They were unable to help us with what we needed and Benjamin Moore did. Thanks for watching, Wes

This must be a no-sanding method because sanding was key in previous videos. Thanks for the video, Wes.

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

I don't think I sanded any of my golden oak ceruse videos...only wire brushed. Thanks for watching, Wes

@heatheresteubing-fisher9729

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodworkingWithWes No, you did light sanding with a sanding pad. I've watched all of your previous cerusing videos several times :)

@Smoke-te1iy

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodworkingWithWes iv watched 3 vidoes where you sand after you add glaze

I love watching your ceruse videos. I am thinking about trying this in my home, so I’ve watched all of them more than once. lol 😂 I was wondering if you’ve ever tried this process with a stain as the base coat instead of a paint (or tinted primer)? And if you would or would not suggest it? I love the look of natural wood. Thanks!

@WoodworkingWithWes

2 ай бұрын

Yes I have done that. Its the same process: after wire brushing, stain, seal, glaze and top coat. You will do great! Good luck...Wes

I used Sherwin williams products and the results were beautiful.

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear that! Do you mind telling me exactly what you used...I would love to pass that along to our viewers. Thanks, Wes

@Pam_Doddridge

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodworkingWithWes I couldn’t find the paint that I used, I can look again tomorrow. But the stain and sealer were both Minwax water based. The stain was tinted to a nice dark gray. The sherwin williams paint was a light gray.

Just love your work. I was wondering if it possible to apply two different glaze color on top of each other once each glazed has dried up?

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

I don't know about 2 glazes...I have not done it, you could test it. I would also recommend our new video on the channel with some glazing we just love kzread.info/dash/bejne/nY54zZJ8crW5Y6w.html

I tried this technique with Zinsser 1-2-3 primer from Menards, then used Polycrylic, then General Finishes pitch black glaze from Woodcraft Supply. Worked great. Also tried it without the polycrylic in the middle; it was much more difficult to wipe off the excess glaze and didn’t look as clean; it looked very hazy.

@cjbake3238

6 ай бұрын

I was curious if after you used the general finishes glaze did you put a top coat over that?

@bobpatten5710

6 ай бұрын

@@cjbake3238 I did. It left a nice hard finish after it cured.

Good

How long did you let the base coat dry before you added the sealer? And then how long do you let the sealer dry before you add the next coat? Thanks for your videos I'm going to be doing my kitchen and bathrooms like this

Hello Wes! Thanks for the videos! Why you choose or work always with oak? Thanks!

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

This is specifically helping with updating a golden oak kitchen. I work with every kind of wood when I am building. Thanks for watching, Wes

Lovely.I wish you had an overhead camera though…😋

Noticed on the can, your first coat green wasn’t actually paint-it said primer-was that what was in the can?

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Brenna...you are right, it is a primer. Thanks for visiting the channel. Wes

I used this polycrylic and got a yellow effect over my white after I applied it. Did you get this? I’m also having trouble getting the glaze to fill in the cracks without being wiped back out. Any secret to this? Thanks

@jewelbug8713

Жыл бұрын

You should have tried the Urethane he recommended in his last video. Yellow effect is an understatement - more like 'freshly coated urine' as a crowning finish for the time and effort you invested. 😖

I heard you explain to not put the glaze on the back of the cabinet door, but what do you do to the cabinet?

@sikosis999

Жыл бұрын

what ever you want >

Want to clarify you sealed the doors before you put on the stain then again after?

Can you use latex paint as the first layer?

Wes...what polycrylic are you using in this video? Satin, flat, ultra flat,clear, semi gloss,clear gloss?

Could the top coat you used in this video be sprayed as well? I’m having trouble understanding the best spray top coat for this technique and one that is readily available. It seems to either not be mentioned or, in this case, it’s being brushed on. Just wanting to double check! Thanks.

@WoodworkingWithWes

11 ай бұрын

The top coat used in this video is not a sprayable top coat. For a sprayable top coat, I use precat lacquer. Thanks for watching, Wes

I want black base and purple accent. Even going to my local Benjamin Moore they can help. Please just tell me what I need before my project ends up in the bombfire

@WoodworkingWithWes

8 ай бұрын

I would start with a black lacquer but I have never seen anything such as a purple glaze. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Wes

My cabinet doors were looking really good after two coats of primer then one coat of Minwax polycrylic then white latex / clear glaze but then when I applied final polycrylic coating the white yellowed. I now have to sand and redo white glaze process again 😢 What would be another option that won’t yellow the white ceruse look and provide protection for kitchen cabinets?

@WoodworkingWithWes

10 ай бұрын

The Polycrylic should not have yellowed. The only thing that stumps me is ...I am not familiar with your glazing product and what reaction it might have had with polycrylic. I suggest checking with the product manufacturers. Thanks Wes

QUESTION...do you think the base coat paint can be "Beyond Paint" type paint, then apply the polycrylic and glaze process?

@annalynn9325

Жыл бұрын

I’m not Wes and I never tried what you’re asking about. However, I believe that Beyond Paint is very thick and self-leveling, and therefore might fill the grain somewhat

@katielin2379

Жыл бұрын

@@annalynn9325 thanks Anna, you're probably right. I'll try a test piece first.

Can the process be done on teak or pine lumber?

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Some woods work better than others. Check out our video on the channel for 11 different kinds of woods with the cerusing techniques. Thanks, Wes

Will this work on store bought barn door. Might be pine?

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Hi...I have done a video showing 11 different woods using the cerusing method. That may help you decide. Thanks for watching, Wes

How would you remove it you don’t like ( have to sand everything)

@sllyjac1787

Жыл бұрын

Do a test board first.

When I apply the glaze and try to take it off it feels really thick like Elmer's glue and pasty... Just doesn't feel smooth to wipe off compared to what he does.

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure what is causing your problem. Perhaps your base coat was not completely dry. We have found another glazing product you might want to check out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3qH0cOedMa5mso.html

do you sand basecoat before adding sealer?

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

I do just a very light sand to prepare for the sealer. Thanks for watching, Wes

@heatheresteubing-fisher9729

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodworkingWithWes You left that out of the video.

Can this be done on cherry stained maple cabinets?

@WoodworkingWithWes

10 ай бұрын

Hi...thank you for all your kind comments. Cerusing works best on coarse grain woods such as oak and ash. Check out our video on the channel of cerusing 11 different kinds of wood. Wes

Can this be done on unfinished oak door panel's

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Yes it can using the same process. Thanks for watching, Wes

Can you do this to a truck bed? Exterior

@WoodworkingWithWes

2 ай бұрын

Hi...sorry I really don't know because I have never done exterior finishes. Thanks, Wes

How would this do on pine?

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Please check out our video on 11 different kinds of wood for the ceruse technique. It will show you the application on pine. Thanks for watching, Wes

How durable is this paint on cabinet for wear and tear as it's not labeled cabinet paint.

@WoodworkingWithWes

4 ай бұрын

Very durable...but don't take my word for it, you can check on the website with this reputable company. Thanks for watching, Wes

@judyrieck4816

4 ай бұрын

@@WoodworkingWithWes thank you for your response. I have been very inspired by your tutorials!

Please can you hold it up so I can see your final product?

@WoodworkingWithWes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary...I would like to have you watch my latest video on 2 products I have found to be the best for the cerusing method: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nY54zZJ8crW5Y6w.html Thanks for watching, Wes

Anyone have a time saving technique to cerruse the ceilings and walls in a room? 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ i am at my wits end wire brushing the oak.

Not a fan of Acrylic or waterborne products they just don't stand up and break down from the oils in your hands so won't recommenced them in a heavy use area like kitchens

Need better closeups

There is no 'a' in (Minwax) Polycrylic.

This method looks like crap IMO.

i think people would appreciate a five minute direct address on the TYPES of 'base coat' / primer to use and which type needed sanding / vs sealing . . . that's my biggest problem is none of those products exist around here, no one at the paint stores has a clue even when i show them your videos and you're jut not clear about being precise with names / types of paint . .. again in this video i heard latex / water based and no clear distinction on sanding between on each type of paint . . . a 'sprayer' isn't the difficult part . . . the fact that you never directly address paint / stain by anything but brand name (over and over) is annoying . . .we want the 'chemistry' of it and the differences . . .here's an idea for you . . . go to lowes / home depot and nards (menards) film the discussion with the dept manager or paint specialist so that we SEE them get it and provide you with options based on their stock, which is what every one wants . . . i mean it's really not hard to order the MLK stuff and paste you just keep hinting 'we can do it local' without being clear at all about it >

@sllyjac1787

Жыл бұрын

You seem to be a very negative person. I am a novice and completely understood what he purchased. Add a coat of appreciation to your thoughts

@jefffaircloth8603

Жыл бұрын

Here's an idea for you. Go get a base layer, a glaze, and a sealer. Try it and see if it works. If the glaze reacts and ruins the base coat then try a sealer in between. This isn't rocket science. It's painting.

@annalynn9325

Жыл бұрын

I was in Depot lately and ‘read the shelf’ in the paint department to see the section of paints suitable for painting cabinetry. Then look for a clear glaze. Then look for a topcoat. It’s all there, these are not new or specialty products. For myself, I ultimately went with the Waverley line of chalk-style paint, and Waverley clear glaze, but will probably do Minwax polycrylic for a topcoat. Waverley is a Walmart brand found in their craft isle.

@myrnafromcanada1216

Жыл бұрын

@ANnamdi Lynn, I was wondering about using chalk paint. Wes always uses a primer. I guess trial and error. As someone else said, the chalk paint may fill in the grain too much? Did your project turn out looking okay using chalk paint?

@annalynn9325

Жыл бұрын

@@myrnafromcanada1216 I’m still in the experimenting phase, doing samples on the inside of my cabinet doors. I’m wanting for the grain to be white, and for the golden oak color to show through a wash of white. I’m not stripping the finish that’s on there, I’m only scuff sanding it with 180. So I’m not priming. I tried lime wax but I don’t have the arm strength to really get that wire brush into the grain, so the lime wax mostly just sat on top instead of sinking into the grain. So I tried watered down chalk paint (approximately 50/50), and that’s settling into the grain pretty well. But the look is a little too blotchy for my taste. I think I can even it out if I use clear glaze instead of water. That’s what I’m going to try next. Honestly I think I just wasted a lot(!!!) of time and sore muscles wire brushing, I believe the diluted chalk paint is going to sink into the grain just fine just from scuff sanding