Cabinet Stain
Use this stuff sparingly for optimal results.
Cabinet stain. This is a gorgeous deep and rich hue cooler and more gray than typical cabinet stain colors. During that time be careful not to let dust or dirt land on the cabinets. Always sand in the direction of the wood grain.
Cover all walls and countertops touching the cabinets with old newspaper and painter s tape to prevent damage to those surfaces. For pre hung or old cabinets you plan to re stain remove cabinet doors using a manual screwdriver. When choosing your stain make sure you also pick up a polyurethane finish designed to work with that particular stain going with the same brand name for both products is a good choice or picking a blend that combines the stain and finish.
Staining kitchen cabinets is an easy inexpensive method for turning a worn outdated kitchen into something beautiful and warm and modern. It pairs well with the modern stainless steel accents and the beautiful marble backsplash shown here. If you plan to stain new cabinets stain the cabinets before hanging the cabinets.
Before the cabinet finish is applied corners and edges are softened and the surface of the wood is distressed to create a look of aged and time worn character. Heirloom is a collection of stain glaze cabinet finishes that are hand detailed to create an antiqued appearance with beautiful dimension and depth. This stain can even be used on non wooden surfaces including metal veneer and fiberglass.
Happy customers note that a little goes a long way when it comes to minwax s interior wood stain. Use 120 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the cabinets. You will also need denatured alcohol a fine grit sanding sponge at least 220.
Applying stain and finish before the cabinets are hung doesn t take special skills just a little time and effort. That may take a day or two depending on the humidity. With the right stain a sander and a rag your kitchen cabinets can be transformed in days.
Before you stain the cabinets it s important to remove all the doors and drawers to make sanding and applying the stain easier. Once you ve decided to stain your cabinets white gather your supplies.