Staining Oak Cabinets. Each coat was allowed to soak-in for 15 minutes than wiped dry with a clean rag. I am sure those other techniques work too but I didnt have the option of using any other stain for this project.
Blonde stain tones are most often associated with oak or pine cabinets. Each coat was allowed to soak-in for 15 minutes than wiped dry with a clean rag. Take the doors off the cabinets and remove all the hardware.
Allow the stain to dry according to label recommendations.
Oak Cabinets with Flat Panel Shaker Style Door and Exposed Hinges You know the stain colour of these cabinets wasnt bad but in such a small space the grain hinges and hardware were too busy and weighed things down. The process always starts out the same way even if your cabinets are new and unfinished. Sanding off the existing finish thoroughly is the difference between a clean beautiful professional look and a messy finish full of drips and bubbles youll have to refinish again later. If you want a lighter look that stays close to oaks natural color a golden oak stain is a good choice.
