How to Stain Cabinets - DIY, Do It Yourself Home

How to Stain Cabinets - DIY, Do It Yourself Home

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Staining cabinets is an easy and very effective way to transform a kitchen. While staining cabinets is a very simple process, there are some necessary steps to take to ensure smooth stained cabinets. Once you apply the cabinet stain to our cabinets, you will not only be impressed with your work, but you will be happy that you did not have to spend a lot of money by building new kitchen cabinets.

Materials and Tools for Staining Cabinets

  • Oil based wiping stain

  • Stirring stick

  • Sand paper (150 to 320 grit)

  • Saw horses or work bench to stain on

  • Drop cloths or cardboard

  • Cotton rags

  • Something to apply stain with (carpet pieces are excellent for this)

  • Dust mask

  • Latex or rubber gloves

  • Old clothes and shoes, as stain will not come out

  • Lacquer thinner or acetone or finger nail polish remover for removing stain

Tip: Be sure to apply cabinet stain in a well ventilated area. Also, have an area set up where the wood can dry.

This Article for Staining Kitchen Cabinets is Divided into Seven Sections

  1. Removing Cabinets Parts

  2. Sanding Cabinet Parts

  3. Setting up Area for Staining Cabinets

  4. Applying Cabinet Stain

  5. Wiping off the Cabinet Stain

  6. Tips on Setting Stained Cabinets to Dry

  7. Final Part of Staining Cabinets

Section One: Removing Cabinets Parts

  1. For cabinets that are already installed, you will need to remove hardware, such as handles and hinges. Number each piece and put that number on the back of the wood that the hardware belongs to.

  2. Remove the doors and drawer fronts before you begin staining kitchen cabinets.

  3. Lay the cabinets to be stained flat on the floor

Section Two: Sanding Cabinet Parts

  1. Look over the pieces you will be staining.

  2. Use fine grit sandpaper that is 150 or more to sand out any scuff marks.

Section Three: Setting up Area for Staining Cabinets

Warning: Make sure the area is well ventilated or have a respirator face mask available. The fumes from cabinet stain are dangerous and should not be breathed in.

  1. Wear clothes and shoes you do not mind ruining. Also wear latex or rubber gloves, as well as safety glasses.

  2. Put down a drop cloth or cardboard.

  3. Mask off any parts of the cabinet you do not want to stain.

  4. Stain items on a saw horse or a sturdy table or bench that is about waist high.

  5. Lacquer thinner or acetone can help wipe up stains.

  6. Try not to inhale too many fumes.

Section Four: Applying Cabinet Stain

  1. Open your cabinet stain. Extremely Important: Stir well. Be sure to stir all the way to the bottom, as the stain generally separates and the sediment (color) will remain at the bottom of the can. This will result in the top of the can being much lighter than the bottom. Therefore, the items you stain in the beginning will be much lighter than the items you stain towards the end of the can.

  2. Use a carpet remnant or a lot of old rags cut into 4 x 3 inch rectangles.

  3. Dip one end of the carpet into the stain. Rub the carpet or rags onto the wood. Do not worry about whether you go against the wood grain. Just make sure that all the surfaces are covered. The rule is that is better to overcompensate then to not have enough at this point in time, as you can always rub it off.

  4. After cabinet stain is applied, look it over to make sure you did not miss any spots. Double check that you have stained: grooves, door edges, drawer edges and corners, especially where the raised corners meet the door frame.

Section Five: Wiping off the Cabinet Stain

  1. To wipe the excess off, have several cotton rags available. Put a cotton rag in each hand. Do not touch wood with bare or gloved hands after it has been stained, as this can cause smudges. Wipe off the bulk of the excess stain.

  2. Take another clean rag. Go over the piece again. This time you must go with the grain of the wood.

Section Six: Tips on Setting Stained Cabinets to Dry

Warning: When you are finished with your rags, make sure air is able to get to them, also. Wet staining rags have been known to cause tragic explosions that can result in fire and death.

  1. Lay items on a flat surface if only one side is stained. If both sides are stained, lay it flat on something that will allow the air to circulate to the back. If you stain a lot, it may be worth purchasing a professional staining rack. If this is a one time project, you could use saw horses.

  2. Touch up where the piece touches the stained piece after it has dried.

  3. Consider running fans to help the stain dry faster.

Section Seven: Final Part of Staining Cabinets

Apply a clear finish. Use the above tips for drying EXCEPT DO NOT use a fan to dry the finish.

You have just completed staining cabinets. Congratulations on saving yourself a lot of money and time.

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