How To Restain Kitchen Cabinets A Different Color
That was popular in country decor back then and clashes with my current kitchen cabinets which are more of a dark oak color.
How to restain kitchen cabinets a different color. Jennifer s work has been featured in many print and online publications. A drill will make taking down cabinet doors handles and drawer pulls faster and easier although a screwdriver works just as well. Color testing is especially important when using polyshades over an existing finish because the result will be a combination of the old and new colors. Before you begin to restain kitchen cabinets put a few things in place and gather tools to ensure that the process goes smoothly.
The first step in restaining kitchen cabinets is to remove the doors from the cabinets and the cabinets from the wall. Staining kitchen cabinets is an easy inexpensive method for turning a worn outdated kitchen into something beautiful and warm and modern. We re sharing our best tips and a detailed step by step tutorial for staining cabinets or re staining your existing cabinetry. 8 stunning stain colors for kitchen cabinets transform raw wood for custom looking cabinetry with a stain that fills your need for color but lets the grain show through.
Changing the look of your kitchen doesn t mean you have to replace your cabinets. Instead you can stain your cabinets a different tone for a refreshed look in your kitchen space. With the right stain a sander and a rag your kitchen cabinets can be transformed in days. Oak cabinets are durable and can be stained to match a variety of interiors.
Over time your oak cabinets may get scratched or become discolored or you may decide you. How to restain wood without stripping so simple. Since the interior color and finish of the cabinet is quite different from the exterior surface of the cabinet the interior of the cabinet may not be the best place to test the stain. San francisco based architectural color specialist and design writer.
I know the grain is very different but i think i could at least get it to a color that blends better with my cabinets as i don t want to paint it. This can t be stressed enough as every piece of wood will accept color differently. Jennifer ott january 11 1970. Before removing be sure to label all cabinets and doors so that you will be able to re install them in the correct locations and in the right order.
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. You need to remove all doors and drawers from the cabinets before staining it a different color.