How To Apply Stain To Cabinets

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How to apply stain to cabinets. On woods with large open. Rachelle of Originally Worn shows you how to stain over an existing finish on cabinetry using General Finishes Gel Stain. I might even use it on furniture that I want to make a java color.

Apply gel stains to vertical surfaces like window trim and furniture to eliminate drips. SMOOTHEST APPLICATION AND SO EASY. Brush the stain into the detailed parts of the cabinet first.

I would use it again on vanities like this to spruce them up. Hey guys Today I want to show you guys how I gave my kitchen a makeover from out dated to more modern. For the second sanding use 220 grit sandpaper.

Use 120 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the cabinets. I was able to re-stain the existing kitchen cabinets. This method works great for furnitu.

However there is no way I would attempt using gel stain on my kitchen cabinets as others have. Also the more coats of stain you use the darker it. It was worth the investment.

Always sand in the direction of the wood grain. Maybe it was my oak cabinets but I have never had so much trouble getting something to look. Dip a brush or clean rag into the stain and rub it into these.