Step By Step Instructions Of Staining Finished Cabinets
If you have an old or worn finish cabinets at your home, it is highly possible that they can look dull as well as unappealing. However, in such a case, you can update your old cabinet without the use of a chemical stripping or heavy sanding. You will find wood stain in a huge range of formulas, but oil-based stain is considered the best option when mixed with polyurethane, due to the reason that it saves you a lot of time & also there is no need for a top coat. Oil-based stain cleans up easily when used along with mineral spirits and leaves a long-lasting finish protected from wear. It is important to read and go through the finish manufacturer's instructions with utmost care, due to the fact that stain-and-finish formulas cannot be applied over all current finishes. In order to stain finished cabinets, go through the below-mentioned steps carefully & achieve the desired result of your work:
- Unscrew The Cabinet Hinges: First of all, pull out the cabinet hinges with the help of a screwdriver before removing the doors. Position the doors on a flat surface & then pull out the hardware or knobs and keep them to one side.
- Ventilate The Area By Opening Windows Or Doors: Now, you need to keep all the windows or doors open in order to ventilate the area while you work on the cabinets. Put on a dust mask as well as goggles in order to safeguard yourself from wood dust and fumes.
- Clean The Cabinets Thoroughly: Next, make a cloth slightly wet with mineral spirits and then clean the cabinets thoroughly in order to get rid of any residue. Turn the cloth, as necessary, while cleaning.
- Sand The Cabinets, Following The Direction Of The Wood Grain: Fold or bend a sheet of 220-grit sandpaper into thirds before sanding the cabinets & make sure to follow the direction of the wood grain. Use long strokes and reach into all of the crevices. The main aim is to eradicate some of the finish as well as roughen the surface for better adhesion of the stain.
- Remove The Sanding Dust, If Any: Now, clean the cabinets with the help of a damp cloth or a tack cloth in order to get rid of any dust. Mix the stain finish using a stir stick as long as it is thoroughly blended. Soak a paintbrush into the stain to saturate it and tap the brush on the edge of the can when it comes to removing any excess.
- Brush The Stain Onto The Cabinets: Apply the stain onto the cabinets using a brush starting inside any panels or detailed areas. Overlap strokes in order to mix the stain, but make sure not to over-brush. Apply the stain on the entire cabinet, using long, straight brush strokes in order to smooth out the finish. Brush in one direction. Allow the stain to dry for approximately 6 hours before applying another coat for a deeper color. Finally, attach the cabinet doors and hardware again with the help of a screwdriver.