How To Stain Oak Cabinets: Proper Way Of Staining Oak Cabinets


Proper Way Of Staining The Oak Cabinets

The oak cabinets are very durable and can be stained according to the interiors. Over time, the oak cabinets may get scratched or discolored, or the user may decide to get a slightly darker look. The solution to all these issues is to stain the oak cabinets. The step by step easy way to stain the oak cabinet is mentioned below:
  1. Remove: Begin the process by removing all cabinet doors as well as hardware. When removing the hinges, it is important, to begin with, the bottom hinge as this will help to avoid damaging the door or the hinge. Wear eye protection and rubber gloves during the process.
  2. Solution: For the solution mix 3 tablespoons trisodium phosphate into 1 gallon of hot water. To remove dust, dirt and grease soak a cloth or simply a sponge in the solution and wipe down the cabinets. After that rinse the wood using the clean water and then leave it to dry.
  3. Paint Stripper: This step is needed when the cabinet has previous finish, apply the paint stripper in the small section with the help of paintbrush to remove any finish applied to the oak. Leave the stripper on the surface until it bubbles, then scrape the oak with the help of a putty knife to remove any of the softened finish. After that wipe down the doors, cabinets as well as drawer fronts with the help of a damp cloth, and then leave the wood to dry completely.
  4. Sanding: After the above step is done then sand the cabinets, doors as well as drawer fronts using medium-grit sandpaper to remove any of the deep scratches or gouges. Sand in the direction of the grain in the long strokes. Wipe away sanding dust with the help of tack cloth and then again sand the cabinets with 220-grit sandpaper to smooth any fine scratches. Then again remove the dust from the sanded wood with the help of tack cloth.
  5. Oil-based Stain: Now, its time to apply a generous amount of oil-based stain to the oak Cabinets with the help of a paintbrush. Apply in small sections but in the direction of the grain, apply the stain evenly, then work the stain into all the pores with the help of a clean cloth or rag. The oak has deep pores, so it needs a liberal amount of stain to make sure it fills as well as penetrates the wood.
  6. Soak: Leave the stain to absorb into the wood for about 10 minutes, the longer the user will leave the stain on the wood, the darker the final color is. Remove away the excess stain by wiping, with a clean cloth.
  7. Continue Applying: The user needs to continue to apply the stain to the oak cabinets until all surfaces are stained. Leave the stain to dry fully.
  8. Polyurethane: Finally, apply a thin coat of polyurethane to the cabinets as this will help to protect the wood from scratches as well as stains and will make the cleaning easier. Allow the polyurethane to dry completely. After that lightly sand it and wipe away the dust with the help of tack cloth, then apply a last coat.
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