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Java gel stain kitchen cabinets.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
Gel stains are formulated with a combination of pigments oils and urethanes to produce a deep and durable finish.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
Read on for the video transcript and a list of useful links.
However my bright kitchen will not see gel stain.
Rachelle of originally worn shows you how to stain over an existing finish on cabinetry using general finishes gel stain.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
Sorry that it s so long but i wanted to make sure i covered as mu.
I decided to paint our kitchen cabinets.
You can see that process here if you re looking for some good tutorials on how to use gel stain i found this video and this video especially helpful.
This is a more detailed video than my last one on how to gel stain your kitchen cabinets.
Instead i plan to paint them white which is a project for this spring.
Java gel seemed to be the best way to get a stained look without having to do a ton of sanding or hire a professional.
This method works great for furnitu.
When her kitchen was complete i sat down with her to have her describe in detail the process of painting her cabinets with the java gel.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
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With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.