Staining Cabinets
#1
07-14-14, 09:07 AM
Staining Cabinets
Hi,
First time post. I'm taking the diy route and trying to stain a base cabinet to add to my existing kitchen. I want the stain to look like this one without the grain showing up too much. How is this done. Is it painted first or just multiple coats of semi-solid stain?
Portrait - Ž Classic - Door Styles & Accessories - Merillat
Thanks,
Amit
First time post. I'm taking the diy route and trying to stain a base cabinet to add to my existing kitchen. I want the stain to look like this one without the grain showing up too much. How is this done. Is it painted first or just multiple coats of semi-solid stain?
Portrait - Ž Classic - Door Styles & Accessories - Merillat
Thanks,
Amit
#2
07-14-14, 09:15 AM
Welcome to the forums!
I'm not overly familiar with cabinet factory finishes but it's probably a dye, possibly mixed with a poly or lacquer. You might try using a tinted poly like Minwax's PolyShades. It can be a little tricky to apply, spraying gives the best results.
I'm not overly familiar with cabinet factory finishes but it's probably a dye, possibly mixed with a poly or lacquer. You might try using a tinted poly like Minwax's PolyShades. It can be a little tricky to apply, spraying gives the best results.
#3
07-14-14, 09:32 AM
I got the Minwax polyshade and first coat the grain showed right through. Maybe with second coat it might cover it more. I am using a sprayer and so easy and quick.
#4
07-14-14, 09:34 AM
Group Moderator
What kind of wood was used for your cabinets?
In my mind, the grain is not all that obvious in the ones you posted because it's a light grain; not necessarily because of the way they were finished.
In my mind, the grain is not all that obvious in the ones you posted because it's a light grain; not necessarily because of the way they were finished.
#5
07-14-14, 09:37 AM
Tinted poly is basically poly tinted with a little paint [an oversimplification] If you apply enough coats it will become a solid color. Don't just keep on spraying additional coats, you can spray on several coats but then you need to let it dry, then sand and repeat as needed. I like to apply a final coat of clear poly when I get done to protect the color coats from wearing off.
#7
07-14-14, 09:57 AM
Group Moderator
Oak has very visible grain, this is not going to be a simple task.
As Mark said, make sure you're doing a light scuff sand (220 grit) and removing the sanding dust between coats of poly, as this is needed to ensure adhesion of the coats to each other to prevent peeling.
As Mark said, make sure you're doing a light scuff sand (220 grit) and removing the sanding dust between coats of poly, as this is needed to ensure adhesion of the coats to each other to prevent peeling.
#9
07-14-14, 01:25 PM
You can spray on a couple of coats over a 10-15 minute period but then you need to let it dry, sand and repeat. If you spray on too much poly [too thick] it won't dry/cure correctly.
#10
07-14-14, 01:41 PM
Group Moderator
No steel wool with water based poly - you can get rust if any of the steel wool is left behind.
