How To Finish Kitchen Cabinets What is the main key in getting a great finish on a kitchen cabinet project?
Woodworkers often say that finishing is the part of the process they struggle with most. Do you share that struggle, and why do you think that is? Nordy Rockler founded Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in 1954. Over the last half century, Nordy has spent thousands of hours in the cabinet workshop, building projects and perfecting his finishing techniques. He’s regarded as a kitchen cabinet finishing expert, and has developed a number of Rockler exclusive finishes. We recently met with Nordy to discuss the art of finishing and some of his favorite products. Woodworkers often say that finishing is the part of the process they struggle with most. Do you share that struggle, and why do you think that is? Years ago it was more of a struggle because there wasn’t a variety of good products available. In the earliest times a person would just use an oil pigment, wipe on stain, maybe a coat of shellac as a sealer, and then a varnish, which maybe took 24 hours or more to dry. Because it was so s
