How do I go about resurfacing my kitchen cabinets ?
Our cabinets are light colored and we want a dark finish but can’t afford new cabinets.
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We used gel stain. We loved the change. You can see the results here: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/kitchen-with-pallet-wall-finally-finished-orange-oak-is-gone-2555809
Updating Our 90's Orange Oak Kitchen With a Pallet Wall
My aunt Ihad her cabinets refinished a few years ago with Rustoleum Cabinet Transformation kits. It looks great and has held up well. You would have to sand and prep your cabinets. https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/transformations/cabinet-transformations-dark-kit
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/