How To Whitewash Wood Cabinets: Easy Steps To Whitewash

Easy Steps To Whitewash The Wood Cabinets

The users can easily whitewash the cabinets by following the below-mentioned ways with steps:

Remove The Doors: Start by detaching all the doors from the cabinets by unbinding the metal hardware like hinges and screws. Place the hinges and screws in a bowl in order to use them again in the future.
Clean The Cabinet Surface: Once the doors are detached from the cabinets, the users then need to clean up all the dust and the debris particles from the cabinet doors and cabinet frame by using the degreaser. Then use a soft microfiber cloth to clean up the entire degreaser residue accordingly.
Apply The Paint Stripper: Before applying the paint stripper to scrape off the existing cabinet paint the users are advised to wear the hand gloves and goggles to prevent the direct contact with the chemical. Then use the steel wool and apply the paint stripper layer with this and then use a soft dry rag to clean up the paint stripper layer from the surface of the cabinet.
Use The Sandpaper: Then users need to use fine-grit sandpaper and rub it vigorously over the cabinet surface in order to completely get rid of the existing paint color. Then clean up the sanding dust with the help of the paper towels.
Use The Wood Conditioner: Use the soft paintbrush in applying a thin layer of the wood conditioner over the cabinet surface and allow it to get dried for almost half an hour. Then gently sand down the cabinets to achieve a smooth finish.

Applying The Stain: Apply a thin layer of the stain over the cabinet areas by using a soft rag. Use another soft rag to clean up the unneeded paint. The users are advised to use the oil-based paint as they get easily dried up and the paint will last for a longer period of time. Allow the paint to get dried off completely for almost 2 days.
Apply The Finishing Layer: Once the cabinets are dried apply two thin coats of the wood finish following by the sanding process in between both the coats.
Re-attach The Doors: And at last, re-attach the doors to the cabinets by affixing the pre-saved metal hinges, knobs and screws as well.