How Do You Stain Old Kitchen Cabinets?
If you’re remodeling your kitchen, one of the first things that may get your attention are the kitchen cabinets. But if you’re on a budget, replacing kitchen cabinets can be expensive. An excellent alternative, and a great way to redo your cabinets for less money, is to strip the old paint and finishes off of your cabinets and stain them. You’ll invest some time, but you’ll likely be pleased with the results. Remove the doors of your cabinets. When you open the doors, you’ll see the mounting hardware secured by screws. Unscrew these and remove the doors. Set up a work area that’s well-ventilated. Remove the old layers of paint, varnish and stains. You can sand off these layers, but that is a time-consuming and difficult process. It’s much better to use a chemical paint stripper instead. Good results can be had with a number of commercial paint-stripper products such as Peel Away (see Resources below). Apply with a cloth in a well-ventilated space. In some cases, multiple applications m
