Updating cabinets with gel stain step 1 clean the cabinets.
Before and after java gel stain kitchen cabinets.
Remove all the knobs and take apart any removable parts of the cabinets.
Of course no stain is perfect.
The can of stain is still easily one thirds full after 2 projects so it is an economical option for multiple projects budget.
How to apply general finishes gel stain.
Gel stain kitchen cabinet makeover.
Tip make sure to label the location of each door or drawer so you don t forget where it came from later.
You can treat it like a normal stain and brush some on and then wipe off the excess.
When her kitchen was complete i sat down with her to have her describe in.
Check out the before and after pictures and learn how to refinish kitchen cabinets or any cabinetry or furniture your heart desires with this general finishes gel stain tutorial.
I used this method on our bookcase and ikea chair.
Or you can use java gel stain like paint and just paint it on.
Here is a link that might be useful.
I decided to paint our kitchen cabinets.
Instead i plan to paint them white which is a project for this spring.
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.
One area in which gel stain is tied neck and neck with its traditional counterparts its drying time.
There are a few different ways to gel staining cabinets or any wood piece.
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.
Although it s easier to prep and apply.
Look at that wood grain.
Kitchen before and after gel staining of cabinets lmead11.
This is general finishes java gel stain my go to stain.
In my case it was one door and three drawers.
However my bright kitchen will not see gel stain.
I used this product on my dining table and three years later with heavy use it has held up almost perfectly.
I know that stripping and sanding a piece does take that extra time but i absolutely love a stained top.
However i found that you can skip the step with water based espresso and go straight to java if you want to have a darker finish.
After helping her decide on dark versus light cabinets i did some research on the best method to painting cabinets and found information on java gel.