Get A Fluted Glass Cabinet Look On A Budget With This Smart Alternative

Are you looking for an affordable way to refresh your glass cabinet doors without having to spend a fortune on new materials? One of your first thoughts may be to switch out the hardware or maybe replace the doors altogether, but these types of changes can add up fast. You can completely change up the look of your glass cabinet doors with one simple decor trick that mimics the look of fluted glass. The project includes applying a sheet of corrugated plastic to the glass as a faux way to achieve the high-end look of fluted glass.

This elegant glass kitchen cabinet trick only requires a few materials to install and is simple to remove if you want to change your kitchen decor in the future. First, you'll need to have enough sheets of corrugated plastic to cover all of the glass. A 48-inch by 96-inch piece of polypropylene plastic sheet costs just over $95 at Lowe's, which is considerably cheaper than paying to replace the glass itself. You'll also need a measuring tape, pencil, ruler, utility knife, adhesive, and nails or flatwire staples, as well as any decorative elements you choose to add.

Once you have all your materials together, it's time to start measuring the glass in the cabinet doors. Note the dimensions needed to cover each, and use the ruler and pencil to make these marks on the backside of the plastic sheet. Use the utility knife to cut along these markings and then break the sheeting apart at these areas. Corrugated plastic is much easier to cut than glass and with less risk of injury. Take the plastic sheets and use a dab of adhesive like Gorilla Clear Glue on each corner. Press against the interior glass and then use micro pin nails or a staple gun as an extra way to lock the material in place. Give the adhesive time to dry, and you can start taking advantage of the bright benefits of fluted glass in your kitchen.

While you can stop and leave your new cabinet decor as it is, there are some ways you can customize this textured kitchen glass trend. If you're willing to put in a little time and tedious effort, try adding some decorative window film to the plastic before installing it on the glass. It might not be as simple as installing on flat glass surfaces, but you can always add decorative vinyl film or static cling to corrugated plastic for an even more elegant touch to this already affordable trick.