Glazing over oak cabinets
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Rosaide on Sep 03, 2015When I did my kitchen cabinets I used Laquer thinner first..., I thought I will skip the sanding but....no. It was a mess and it took forever, just sand them and you will save time. If you don´t sand them they won´t take the new stain or it will be uneven. Good luck! Post the before and after picture! ; )Helpful Reply
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S on Sep 03, 2015Yes. If you want to paint anything, if it's shiny it must be treated first for the paint to stick. You can sand . Or their is a product called liquid sandpaper you can wipe on. That also will pretreat without sanding.Helpful Reply
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Harriet Jones Zimmerman on Sep 03, 2015Yes, you must sand to give the surface "tooth" so that the application of stain will stay on. A light sanding, not taking the current stuff off. I would try an inconspicuous place first. Rather safe than sorry.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Sep 03, 2015I would sand them first before applying glaze.I do not think the new finish will adhere.Helpful Reply
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Diane Blank on Sep 03, 2015They have many new paints that say you do not need to sand first but I would highly recommend that you lightly sand the surface first. With a project like cabinets, why take a chance?Helpful Reply
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Alita Knupp Kiss on Sep 03, 2015I used a product called Restorzit on my bed, a rocker and an old antique stand/bookcase/ All the instructions said to do was use the special soap to clean the item to get all the old dirt, wax etc off it first. Then I took a clean lint free cloth and rubbed several coats of the finish letting it dry in between coats. It turned out very shiny and beautiful. No sanding at all. I was not in the market to take the old finish off, sand, stain and seal these items. I plan to do my kitchen cabinets someday. There were 3 finishes, light, medium and dark,but by now there may be more.Helpful Reply
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Brenda Neagle on Sep 03, 2015Java Gel Stain is AMAZING. Great to darken cabinets or furniture without stripping and restaining. https://generalfinishes.com/retail-products/oil-base-wood-stains-sealers/oilbase-gel-stains#.VehtBPlVhBcHelpful Reply
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Z on Sep 03, 2015Are you wanting to darken the finish on the whole cabinet or just add glazing to somewhat darken them as in the picture below?Helpful Reply
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