How Do You Refinish Kitchen Cabinets Before & After?
Your kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in your house, and the cabinets absorb a lot of wear and tear. To refresh the look and feel of your kitchen, refinishing your cabinets takes only a little bit of patience and effort. Remove any drawers or doors on your cabinets. Use the screwdriver to remove any non-wood materials such as hinges and handles. Place a drop cloth underneath your work area. Chemicals such as stain and paint stripper will damage floors and carpets. Apply a thin coat of paint stripper to the cabinets with a clean brush. Allow the stripper to sit for approximately 20 minutes. Remove the original stain finish with a plastic putty knife. Scrape the surface of the cabinets until all the old stain has been removed. Don’t use a metal scraper because it will damage the wood. Wipe the surface of the cabinets with a soft, damp cloth to remove any excess chemicals. Wait until it is completely dry. Sand the entire surface of the cabinets with 400-grit sandpaper. Make sure you sa
