How To Stain Your Kitchen Cabinets Darker. To apply the gel stain you will need a very high quality white china bristle brush 1-122 and a few clean white rags. Stain can take some time to cure and look darker after it is applied.
Maybe it was my oak cabinets but I have never had so much trouble getting something to look even. Open your can of wood stain and stir with a stick to make sure its evenly mixed. However there is no way I would attempt using gel stain on my kitchen cabinets as others have.
Maybe it was my oak cabinets but I have never had so much trouble getting something to look even.
Now apply the stain in the same direction as the wood grain and apply in thin coats. Apply stain to the newly cut grooves before sanding the doors. To determine if the finish is sealed apply a drop of water to the surface. You can always apply another coat after 24 hours for a darker color.
