Staining New Oak Cabinets

There are two ways to go about it.

Staining new oak cabinets.

I know that 90 of you are cursing your 1990s oak cabinets while the remaining 10 love them and wouldn t let a lick of paint go near them. A dark glaze emphasizes oak s beautiful strong grain. Here are some tips for staining cabinets quickly. We ve pulled together lots of stain color inspiration and instructions for achieve a beautiful stain finish whether for your kitchen cabinets or other cabinetry in your home.

The color really is stunning and even this fraidy cat got the hang of the sock staining. A glaze layer is the secret ingredient to a great oak finish. I love oak cabinets. Staining oak cabinets an espresso color diy tutorial.

It s easy and convenient and almost fool proof as a diy project. Staining is a great way to get a fresh new real wood look to your kitchen cabinets you just can t get with paint. I have done similar work on staining cabinets from oak to a darker stain and the first time i experienced the peeling upon applying the second quote. This is the lazy way to do it so you don t need to remove the doors.

It was actually quite relaxing and therapeutic. Our 20 year bathroom is in desperate need of a remodel and my husband and i are so happy getting new cabinets won t be necessary. Glaze is nothing more than a thick stain applied over a sealed surface. How to stain pre fab oak cabinets.

Oak and wood cabinets how do decide whether to stain or paint. The glaze is removed with a pair of rags. Step 2 unless your cabinets are raw wood the existing finish must be removed before you can apply the new stain coat. All it takes is a little elbow grease and you ll have a whole new look for your kitchen.

Real wood cabinets give your kitchen a warm and homey look that works well with almost any style from traditional country to a more sleek and sophisticated. With the next set of cabinet doors i hand sanded lightly and then used a paint stripper at the moment i don t quite remember the name of the brand i purchased at home depot. Sanding oak cabinets with fine grit sandpaper is necessary to smooth the surface but in doing so you block the pores that would allow the cabinet to hold stain. I have oak cabinets in our home and i love them but not all oak or wood cabinets were.

I am starting with unfinished cabinets.