Instead i plan to paint them white which is a project for this spring.
Java gel stain kitchen cabinets.
Java gel seemed to be the best way to get a stained look without having to do a ton of sanding or hire a professional.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint.
You can see that process here if you re looking for some good tutorials on how to use gel stain i found this video and this video especially helpful.
I decided to paint our kitchen cabinets.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
This method works great for furnitu.
However my bright kitchen will not see gel stain.
This is a more detailed video than my last one on how to gel stain your kitchen cabinets.
Sorry that it s so long but i wanted to make sure i covered as mu.
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The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
Starting with java gel stain gf s gel stains have quickly become one of our best selling products because they provide great coverage over existing finishes or raw wood.
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Rachelle of originally worn shows you how to stain over an existing finish on cabinetry using general finishes gel stain.
When her kitchen was complete i sat down with her to have her describe in detail the process of painting her cabinets with the java gel.
Read on for the video transcript and a list of useful links.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.