You can gel stain over cabinets, even painted doors, since it doesn't penetrate the wood. Like Ann said you can use a deglosser. I applied a generic liquid sandpaper with steel wool, and gave a good scrub. I then used a damp old towel to remove the residue and steel wool filings (important!).
The best thing to do is to buy a small can and try it on the back of a cabinet door. Let dry for a day, and apply another coat. Repeat until you get the desired effect. If you like it, go for it. If not, nothing is lost.
I used Old Masters without a clear top coat (which was recommended), and it has held up well for a few years, except for when I accidentally had wet paint on my knuckles...That removed a couple of gel stain spots.
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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There is no top coat on the dressers. They are 34 years old with a few water glass marks...im just tired of the orange color...i was gonna sand it lightly with fine ...
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I hired a painter to stain my oak cabinets a darker stain, not wanting to paint them. The lacquer turned out very uneven and I want to remove it and start over. Does ...
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You can stain over stain with gel stain. You can go darker but not lighter.
https://www.minwax.com/how-to-finish-wood/change-stain-color-with-polyshades/
Short answer - no. Stain is applied to raw wood - it seeps into the grain of the wood.
Yes, ask about a “ deglosser”. Wipe it on, then wipe it off and it eliminates sanding. Then color it any way you want.
yes, research the attached. https://www.minwax.com/how-to-finish-wood/change-stain-color-with-polyshades/
You can gel stain over cabinets, even painted doors, since it doesn't penetrate the wood. Like Ann said you can use a deglosser. I applied a generic liquid sandpaper with steel wool, and gave a good scrub. I then used a damp old towel to remove the residue and steel wool filings (important!).
The best thing to do is to buy a small can and try it on the back of a cabinet door. Let dry for a day, and apply another coat. Repeat until you get the desired effect. If you like it, go for it. If not, nothing is lost.
I used Old Masters without a clear top coat (which was recommended), and it has held up well for a few years, except for when I accidentally had wet paint on my knuckles...That removed a couple of gel stain spots.
General Finishes is supposed to be good too.
You’re welcome. i saw it demonstrated on This Old House. If the color is real dark, you might have to sand or reapply deglosser