Can you stain kitchen cupboards that are not wood?
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Sorry, but the answer is No. Since the cupboards are not real wood, they cannot be stained. The synthetic surface will not be able to absorb the stain the way real wood fibres do. As you described them, they are most likely laminate. Laminate is not real wood, so it can not be stained.
If you have your heart set on cherry wood, then my suggestion would be to save up and to purchase new cupboard doors. Purchasing new doors and mounting in place over the existing cupboards is called 'refacing'.
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Look into Gel Stains.
I've had very good luck with Rustoleums Cabinet Transformations. The kits include everything you need to refinish your cabinets including the cleaner. The best part is there is no sanding required and no "use in a well ventilated area" restriction. Cleanup with soap and water.
Check out the colors at these 2 sites: http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/transformations/cabinet-transformations-dark-kit
http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/transformations/cabinet-transformations-light-kit
Rust-Oleum® Cabinet Transformations® is a revolutionary do-it-yourself coating system that will completely change the look of your cabinets in three simple steps.
The glaze allows you to create a wood grain effect. I've used it on a number of items including a wallpaper border and it worked quite well.
Thank you so much. I am going to look into it. Sounds a lot like the old "Antiquing Kits" of the 1960's & 1970's. I used those and loved them.