It is a shame to cover up solid wood stain grade cabinets because they cost a lot more than the paint grade cabinets.
Gel stain paint cabinets.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
Instead we bought stainless steel hardware and it made a plain cabinet look like the new designer kitchens.
I also had old oak cabinets with a veneer side.
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I followed youtuber pete b n his exact directions n used same brush to paint on the gel stain n let me tell you it came out perfect n i never did this before.
Gel stain comes in many colors and the thicker the stains the better.
Basically you are following the same steps as above.
Using a rag lightly blot and wipe the stain in both directions one to two inches.
Stained cabinets guide compares paint and stain for kitchen and bathroom cabinets including pros cons costs and types like gel stain or white paint.
If you ve finished your cabinets and down the road someone chips the finish.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint.
Find out which is better for the grade or type of wood like oak cedar and mahogany.
The cabinets looked pretty plain and we considered staining them a darker color.
Then apply polyurethane again.
Use gf gel stain as a paint on any wood surface.
I used general finishes java gel stain n also used antique walnut.
For example it s difficult to get out once it s on and the gel color may look lighter than you intended.
The stain should look darker in the corners and fade out.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
A gel stain is a great way to bring outdated or worn cabinets up to date.
A more advanced technique adds even more dimension by focusing on the corners.