Stain Kitchen Cabinets

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Kitchen cabinets get greasy, grimy and can show streaks from steam and dirt, but when it comes time to give the cabinet a new look it doesn’t have to be a grimy job. There are some fabulous products on the market now that can help you clean, strip and re-stain your kitchen cabinets, helping them to look brand new once again. If staining cabinets isn’t your favorite job, though, you’ll be surprised and relieved at how easy it actually is if you know what to do.

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Remove all doors and hardware from the kitchen cabinets;

Use a strong, reputable cleaner for the cabinets;

Choose the proper stripping product for the finish that exists on your cabinets;

Strip the kitchen cabinets;

Repair any nicks or dents in the wood with spackling;

Apply the stain then wipe off with a soft, clean cloth. That way, the stain will adhere but won’t be too thick;

Finish with shellac, varnish or another protective coating and allow to dry before replacing all doors and hardware

Purchase a product specially made for cleaning hardware or replace the existing hardware;

An old toothbrush can help you clean edges and corners;

Sand some, if necessary, to ensure you have removed every bit of the last paint or stain job done on the kitchen cabinets;

Shellac or varnish will not only protect the stained cabinets but will also give them a sheen

After stripping the kitchen cabinet use a warm, damp cloth to wipe it free of any remaining chemicals or dust from sanding;

When staining cabinets that are still hanging on the wall make sure you choose a gel-type stripping product which won’t drip;

When choosing the protective coating you’ll use after staining the kitchen cabinet be sure it’s one that can be wiped repeatedly with soapy water. You don’t want the finish to wipe off in a short amount of time

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