How can I refinish this cabinet without doing a lot of work?

Rose King
by Rose King

My kitchen cabinet above where I use my instant pot has damage to the surface. The wood feels roughand the grain is open. I now use a steam diverter so this won't happen again. How can I refinish this cabinet without doing a ton of work? My cabinets are about 30 years old and I can't afford to call in professional.

  4 answers
  • OhSally OhSally on Dec 01, 2018

    Take the door off the cabinet, scrub it with a degreaser cause kitchen cabinets always have at least a little grease film. I'd take the door to a home improvement store and get help matching the stain color. Then, just sand the door enough to get rid of the problem before you re-stain it. You're going to have to be very careful to get the proper top coat after you stain it because you want it to have the same sheen as your other cabinets. Good luck!

  • William William on Dec 01, 2018

    Similar to OhSally. What I would do is get a gel stain similar in color to the door. Taking the door off and taking it to the store is a great idea. To many stain colors that may look close. Use a red Scotch Brite pad to sand and smooth out the roughness. Apply the gel stain with a cloth and wipe off the excess. Will take a little practice to get the color blended in. Mineral spirits can remove any OOPS or too much stain.

  • Gk Gk on Dec 01, 2018

    Maybe a wipe down with some Old English furniture polish.

  • Rose King Rose King on Dec 01, 2018

    I have tried the Old English polish and Murphys wood soap, the grain still feels rough. I think it needs sanding.