How to stain wood cabinets?
How do I stain my wood cabinets? Do I have to remove them and put them back, or can I stain them while they are attached?
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Can't stain over paint. Stain absorbs into wood grain. You will need to strip the paint off, sand smooth, then stain and seal.
Gel is very easy to apply since it won't run down like other stains. The can should give instructions. Rub the gel on with a rag and wipe off excess. Ensure it is dry before you put on any top coat of finish. Be sure to get rubber gloves unless you want your hands to match the cabinets.
If there is a sealer on top then you will need to sand it off and then restain
Yep! Take the doors off and the hardware, sand well and wipe residue off, then stain. You can use a stain then finish with a poly sealer in your choice of sheen, from flat to high gloss or use a stain that already has a sealer in it. I like Minwax also
You could stain in situ, but for best results remove the doors and do them in a airy space, where you can let them dry!
Remove Hardware
Remove Cabinet Doors
Clean Surfaces
Sand Surfaces
Remove Dust
Apply Stain
Apply Second Coat
Replace Hinges and Drawer Fronts After Stain Is Dry
Try using a gel stain on those dated orange-yellow honey oak cabinets to give your kitchen a new look. There are a lot of good reasons to gel stain cabinets when you want to refresh the color of wood cabinetry. It's an easy way to give your kitchen or bathroom a new look without sanding or stripping.
I have lightly sanded my cabinets down in the past and then used General Finishes stain. They came out great. I also used a top coat from General Finishes.
Hi Mona: Be sure to prepare your surface first. The best way to a great job is preparation. And, remove the doors and hardware before staining.
Check these sites for some help:
https://www.truevalue.com/diy-projects/post/paint-and-stain/how-to-stain-cabinets
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-stain-cabinets-5199926
This video has some great info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De7t5IAAZSs
You could leave in situ, but you are going to have to be extr careful by using drop cloths and Artist brushes to go around the hardware.