How do I refinish maple cabinets?

Nic13965881
by Nic13965881
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  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Jan 18, 2019

    Refinish like stain or paint?

  • William William on Jan 18, 2019

    You can stain over stain with gel stain. Not much prep involved You can go darker but not lighter.


    https://www.minwax.com/how-to-finish-wood/change-stain-color-with-polyshades/


    If you want to paint.


    How to Paint Cabinets


    Make sure they are clean and dry. Remove the doors and hardware. Mark the doors and cabinets with tape where they go. Lightly sand the doors and cabinets to remove any gloss and roughen the surface for paint with 220-grit sandpaper. Use a tack cloth or damp rag to remove dust after sanding. Prime with a stain blocking primer like KILZ. Acrylic, or water-base, paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd, or oil-base, paints require good ventilation because the paint contains solvents that can irritate your lungs and make you feel sick. Alkyd options require mineral spirits for cleanup, but they provide a hard, durable paint finish. Whichever you use, buy the best-quality paint you can afford for a lasting kitchen cabinet finish. Seal with at least three coats with a water based polyurethane. Use a small foam roller and foam brush for a smooth finish.

  • Rose Broadway Rose Broadway on Jan 18, 2019

    Here is one of our most popular videos. Have fun with it!


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeIT8gTwAP8