Best Way To Stain/Refinish Oak Cabinets White
The best way To Stain Oak Cabinets White is as follows:
- Remove: Begin with removing the oak cabinet doors as well as the hardware. Use the screwdriver to unscrew the hardware so that it can be used again after staining is completed. Before heading towards the next step it is important to wear the goggles, gloves, and mask as well.
- Drop Cloth: The next step is to lay the drop cloth under oak cabinets so that all the residue will be on the drop cloth and floor will be secured.
- Thinner: In case the Oak cabinet has the finish then it should be removed with the help of the paint or lacquer thinner, this is because staining the oak cabinet white requires the current finish to be removed.
- Sanding: With the help of the fine grit sandpaper give the oak cabinet light sanding, don't go for too much sanding as it can make the area rough to touch.
- Whitewash Stain: Now stir the whitewash paint with the help of the stir stick, stir carefully.
- Apply: Now apply the stain, simply Dip the rag in the stain and apply it to Oak cabinets, apply the paint in the back-and-forth motion. First, apply the coat to the entire cabinet then go for the second coat. However, apply the second coat once the first coat is completely dried.