Antique Walnut Gel Stain Oak Cabinets Before And After
Looking for a thrifty way to update kitchen cabinets.
Antique walnut gel stain oak cabinets before and after. To see some gel stain before and after projects on pinterest click here. 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. The easy to use gel stain completely transforms oak cabinets. A simple redo of an antique oak dresser.
Check out the before and after pictures and learn how to refinish kitchen cabinets or any cabinetry or furniture your heart desires with this general finishes gel stain tutorial. The color soaked in well so i only needed 2 coats. Stain the front of the cabinet doors with light and even strokes to avoid clumping. The quart of poly cost 28 50 with shipping the rough cost to refinish the cabinets with gel stain was.
This oak kitchen had an arched door profile but no exposed hinges which made me super happy. I used all general finishes products my favorite. Everything is sealed with a 50 50 mix of satin and flat high performance top coat. Hands down general finishes gel stain is the best brand for diy projects.
My first 1 2 pint of gel stain was 14 48 with shipping. If you re still not 100 sure what to do let s look at some examples oak cabinets with arched door style and hidden hinges. Antique walnut gel stain on the drawer faces queenstown gray milk paint on the exterior with van dyke brown glaze. Check out these amazing before and after pictures for how to refinish cabinets darker.
I also had old oak cabinets with a veneer side. I used general finishes java gel stain n also used antique walnut. Stain the cabinet fronts by applying gel stain on a sponge brush with light and even strokes to avoid getting stain on the insides.