This will ensure a tighter bond between the wood and the new coats of stain. Applying sanding sealer or pre-stain wood conditioner is similar to priming the wood. The sealer helps the wood absorb the stain evenly.
It can also be applied after staining to reduce the number of finish coats necessary. Shake the sealer container thoroughly and apply two thin coats using a small paintbrush. Don't let the sealer puddle or fill in decorative grooves.
Wipe off any excess stain with a clean cloth. Let the sealer dry completely before lightly sanding with medium-grit sandpaper in the direction of the grain.
Wipe the wood again with a clean cloth. Apply stain with a cloth or medium-sized paintbrush and allow it to penetrate into the wood. Coat once for a light stain or apply additional coats for a darker shade. Wipe off excess stain with a clean cloth and allow the piece to dry completely. Lightly sand between coats using fine-grit sandpaper. If you are using water-based stains, you can minimize raising the grain by moistening the wood with a damp cloth and sanding.
Allow the wood to dry completely and sand lightly with fine-grit sandpaper. Repeat as necessary. When staining cabinets, you usually don't have to worry about the inside of the drawers or cabinets since these parts are rarely visible. But you may want to stain the inside of cabinet doors. Use a small- or medium-sized paintbrush to apply a light polyurethane sealer or clear varnish to the wood to give it an extra layer of protection and a shine that will last for years.
Reinstall the cabinet doors and drawers and their hardware after the stain and finish has dried completely. As an email subscriber you will receive exclusive in-store offers, online-only coupons, and helpful project tips and advice.
True Value Rewards is available at participating stores. With True Value Rewards, you can earn points for every purchase toward future savings. Want to join? Learn more, find a participating store, and enroll at TrueValueRewards. How to Stain Wood Cabinets. Author: True Value. Step 1: Choose a Stain Decide on a stain finish. Helpful Tip Never use deck stain on cabinetry. Step 2: Remove Hardware, Doors and Drawers, and Clean Surfaces Remove cabinet doors and drawers, and their hinges, handles, knobs, closures and other hardware using a screwdriver.
So we used grit sandpaper and sanded every surface. When we were doing this, we noticed that the ledges on the cabinets above the microwave were gummy from grease. After sanding all of the finished surfaces, we wiped it down again with a wet rag to remove all of the sanding dust. In retrospect, we should have also vacuumed all of the crevices… live and learn I suppose. First, let me say, see how quick that prep work was!?
I opened the stain and stirred it well with a paint stick. Then I used my Purdy natural bristle brush to apply it. Because it is a stain with a poly built in, it is a little bit thick and sticky. This will ensure that the stain goes on evenly. Also though, make sure you do not put this on too thick!
You need to put on a very light coat, but make sure you keep a wet edge the whole time. It takes a bit of practice to get the right amount of stain on your brush. I started by staining the door faces. I did the center part in long, even strokes from the top to the bottom. Then I went back and did them from the bottom to the top. After the door face was done, I ran my brush down and across the decorative edges in a box.
Then, I brushed the very outer part of the door frame. Check for places where the stain is starting to drip. If you put it on too this, it will drip, and it may not show up right away. Remember to keep checking back! If you see a drip, run your brush across it. Once the doors were done, I opened the doors up and did the cabinet boxes in the same way.
Always brush in the same direction of the grain, and check back frequently for drips. Pretty underwhelming right? Is it even darker? Yes, it is. But just slightly. Now when I purchased Minwax PolyShades, I was expecting one or two coats to get me to the color on the can.
I was definitely wrong. Alright, its getting a little darker again. But nowhere near what I was hoping for. At this point, I was pretty sure that this stuff was not meant to be applied in multiple coats like this.
It started to get thick in the crevices. I could scrape them with my nail and get some of the extra stain and poly out, but the darkness in those areas remained somewhat. I use a pretty awesome camera filter on my photos that lightens everything up, making the images look brighter.
Pretty dark! So I stopped at four coats, because my sanity, and the Minwax itself, would not allow for any more it was starting to goop in the little crevices — no worries though, I plan to glaze them in the future.
I love how it turned out, and love the darkness of the cabinets. As you can see, I also changed out the handles on the drawers for a cup cabinet pull. It gives a little farmhouse style to the kitchen. Check out how to add moulding to a kitchen island here. So, the question remains: should you paint or stain your cabinets? For homes in Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding areas, we also offer a comparison of which finish fits best with your kitchen appliances.
The smooth, clean finish of painted cabinets provides a modern, high-end look many homeowners crave. Colors like white, gray and cream are particularly popular right now.
However, if you want a unique look for your kitchen, painted cabinets are versatile enough to satisfy all your creative ambitions. Based on your personal preference, you may favor stained cabinets. Stained cabinets offer an antique, traditional style. Also, depending on the type and design of your home, stained cabinets may fit the overall aesthetic of your home better than painted cabinets. For a truly upscale, customized design, painted cabinets win in aesthetics.
While they may not be the top choice in other categories, painted cabinets give a modern, clean and smooth finish.
Your budget may very well impact your decision on whether to paint or stain your cabinets.
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