I would like to stain my cabinets to match my new tile that looks like Barn wood. The tile is about the color of Dark Walnut. I am wondering what color gel stain and the brand would look best. I have not used gel stain before and was also wondering if they will darken the wood without leaving the orange hue the existing stain already has? OR, do I need to sand them to get the wood back to its natural color before staining? The stain has a bit of an orange undertone to it and I don't want it to come through the new stain.
by Kjmortgages
What color and brand of Gel Stain?
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Need help picking a color/brand of gel stain that will darken my cabinets without leaving the existing orange undertone. I'm wanting a dark walnut type color similar to that of Minwax or suggestions on maybe a java????
This is the tile. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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William
on Dec 08, 2017
http://www.minwax.com/how-to-finish-wood/change-stain-color-with-polyshades/ -
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Lwiler
on Dec 08, 2017
This is done in Brown mahogany. I have always just used Minwax and get the color I want every time. I will try the Gel Stain next, though.
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Kjmortgages
on Dec 08, 2017
Beautiful! Thank you. So do I. Did you want your cabinets down or stain over the top? -
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Bijous
on Dec 08, 2017
Gel stain will have to have a protective coating. Your best bet is to use a polyurethane that has stain in it. -
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Kjmortgages
on Dec 08, 2017
Thank you!
William
on Dec 08, 2017
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