How To Stain Your Kitchen Cabinets. Coat it once if you want a light stain or add extra coats for darker stains. You will need to clean off and remove years worth of residueoils and grime in order to fully prepare the cabinet surface for stain.
Coat the surfaces thoroughly with a thin layer of conditioner. Its also a great option for those who want to be able to see and appreciate the grain and texture of wood but like to have a little fun with the color. After the cabinets dry lightly scuff them with 000 steel wool.
Wipe all the dust particles off and then sand again with a finer sandpaper about 220 grit.
For the second sanding use 220 grit sandpaper. First test a chosen place somewhere hidden before you apply the stain to all your cabinets. For the second sanding use 220 grit sandpaper. Neutral colors are good for resale but bold ones can detract from the.