Staining Cabinets

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Staining cabinets. Before you stain the cabinets it s important to remove all the doors and drawers to make sanding and applying the stain easier. Here are some tips for staining cabinets quickly. Applying stain and finish before the cabinets are hung doesn t take special skills just a little time and effort.
Use 120 grit sandpaper to lightly sand the cabinets. Keep in mind though that staining the pieces may be easier with them removed. Finish up by sanding the cabinets again this time with 150 to 220 grit paper.
With the right stain a sander and a rag your kitchen cabinets can be transformed in days. Vacuum the sanding dust and before you continue wipe down the wood with a moistened cloth to pick up any lingering. Use small zip top bags to identify hardware.
The oak cabinet shown here will receive a red chestnut stain that darkens the wood and adds a warm red tone while bringing out the wood s natural beauty and pronounced grain. I am starting with unfinished cabinets. 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.
We re sharing our best tips and a detailed step by step tutorial for staining cabinets or re staining your existing cabinetry. When staining the cabinets white it is important to use the correct stains and staining techniques. Just mask them with painter s tape.
Remove cabinet doors and drawers and their hinges handles knobs closures and other hardware using a screwdriver. It s also a great option for those who want to be able to see and appreciate the grain and texture of wood but like to have a little fun with the color. So the first step in how to stain kitchen cabinets is to remove all the doors as well as the hardware.