Follow the paint's drying time recommendations before adding a glaze coat. The base coat, which is often the lightest color in your faux painting scheme, is an eggshell or satin-sheen latex paint.

Q: I have 30-year-old brown-stain kitchen cabinets that I want to paint to have an aged look. I've seen you do this with light colors, but I'd like to try black with a red glaze. Would that work? A: ...