The heart of the home shouldn’t be outdated.
Give your kitchen a makeover with freshly stained cabinets.
Be sure to label each piece of hardware to remember where they should return.
Be sure to read and follow all safety precautions on the packaging while working with a chemical stripper.
Work quickly and in a well-ventilated area (don’t forget a respirator mask) to avoid harmful vapors.
Paint scrapers work best to reach those hard-to-get spots like corners and bevels.
Allow surface to dry for at least an hour after stripping.
Wipe off any sanding dust from the surface with a clean rag.
Apply Pre-Stain
To ensure acceptance of stain color, apply a pre-stain wood conditioner with a paintbrush.
Think of this step as similar to priming a wall for paint.
Let dry according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Apply Stain
Apply stain with afoam paintbrush.
Allow the stain to penetrate 5-15 minutes to the desired color for your stained wood cabinets.
The longer the stain sits, the darker and richer the color will become.
Wipe off any excess stain with a soft rag in the grain direction.
you could apply a second coat in 4-6 hours if you want a darker color.
Finish and Reattach
Apply a thin coat of clear polyurethane with a paintbrush.
Apply a second coat, and let dry at least 3 hours before reattaching hardware.
