Staining Oak Kitchen Cabinets Darker

There was absolutely no way i was going to attempt to strip all the existing stain and finish off this vanity plus i was looking to minimize some of the oak grain.

Staining oak kitchen cabinets darker.

I took the same gel stain and went to down on my kitchen laminate wood floor turning it from pinkish beige to dark java brown. I kept telling myself i m crazy that gel stains are supposed to be for chairs or tables or cabinets but i just couldn t take the pink beige anymore when the alternative was to paint them or replace them. So stain it is. My father in law is going to give me the hardest time for this post.

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. For an even darker look use the fine sandpaper and sand over the kitchen cabinet doors and frame. He loves it so much. And a coating of spray poly.

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. My entire kitchen is oak golden honey stain. Over time your oak cabinets may get scratched or become discolored or you may decide you want a slightly darker look. Having darker cabinets would make them stand out better in my opinion.

Polyurethane on existing cabinetry seals the pores which means traditional. We also had that darned arched top to consider as well which meant it was drinking painting time. I am updating my kitchen to an eclectic industrial look on a budget. Wood stain is the usual choice for adding darker tones to wood and it works by absorbing into the pores of bare wood.

Ok i m new at this. A dingy kitchen can be quickly brightened and overhauled by simply changing up the cabinets. Let the stain dry. Not sure if weathered is what i m trying to achieve.

Wipe away the dust and apply a second coat of stain following the same instructions in step 2. He should marry it. Also i have yet to sell my husband on painted cabinets. I have had at least 25 conversations with.

Oak cabinets are durable and can be stained to match a variety of interiors. Doors that are stained a dark outdated shade can be lightened up by stripping off the old finish and applying the new light hued stain.