Do not remove the stain treat it like a paint.
Refinishing oak kitchen cabinets with gel stain.
While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint.
Find out which is better for the grade or type of wood like oak cedar and mahogany.
I used a gel stain on my kitchen cabinets which i kept light and since the gel stains do not absorb as much the grain is less pronounced.
Stained cabinets guide compares paint and stain for kitchen and bathroom cabinets including pros cons costs and types like gel stain or white paint.
Golden oak cabinets are prized for their rich golden color that matches a variety of interiors and they are a feature in many kitchens.
Today were going to discuss refinishing existing oak cabinets with general finishes gel stain dubbed the one coat wonder by amy from high style restyle in dallas because of its exceptional coverage.
Refinishing golden honey oak cabinets to a gray stain.
Repeat with cabinet frame.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
The quart of poly cost 28 50 with shipping the rough cost to refinish the cabinets with gel stain was.
This oak kitchen had an arched door profile but no exposed hinges which made me super happy.
Don t apply too thickly.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
Beginning with the backside of the cabinet coat each cabinet lightly with the gel stain using an old cloth or foam brush.
They had dark stain embedded in the grain and it stands out a bit more than i wanted.
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You probably know that the correct way to refinish wood cabinets is to follow these steps.
Sounds like and is a lot of work.
Wearing the gloves gently stir the gel stain.
My first 1 2 pint of gel stain was 14 48 with shipping.
Are you thinking about ways to refinish wood cabinets.
The quart that i bought to finish the project was 27 50 with shipping.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
If you re still not 100 sure what to do let s look at some examples oak cabinets with arched door style and hidden hinges.
It will appear streaky.
Gel stains provide great coverage over existing finishes because they are full bodied and pigment rich.
How to refinish golden oak cabinets.