Thank you for the comment. I used minwax GelStain ‘Coffee’ color. Super easy and they hold up well. I did this video a few years back and the cabinets still look great.
The polyurethane is coming off some of our cabinets. Can I gel stain over that without sanding? Do I need to reapply polyurethane to protect from water and wear?
The fact that your polyurethane is coming off could be a problem with just covering with a stain and resealing with a lacquer or polyurethane. I don’t think the stain will cover evenly on a finish like that. I think it would come out blotchy. I hate to say it but in this case I would say they would need to be sanded.
Looks good .. what was the lacquer for? If I want to do this on some beams but want them darker, I take it I would do several coats .. would i apply the lacquer to the last coat? How about cat and dog scratches .. how do you fill them in so the stain don't settle in the cracks making them more pronounced? Thanks for any replies.
This isn't exactly "refurbishing". As far as I can see, you started with cabinet which were in fine condition, albeit in a dated color. So, you changed the color and did a fine job. I think sanding would be necessary if the previous finish was coming up.
Um. You need to sand it first though because your finished product looks kinda patchy....but other than that...I needed to see gel stain in action🤔🙄😐I like this gel stain....aaaand you need to sand that first...patchy mcpatcherson....😐 ok thanks for the gel stain tutorial
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after it dries could you do a 2nd coat to make it darker?
I'm not sure about a 2nd coat. I haven't tried that. I would probably choose a darker color stain to start with
Yes, you can. Just wait at least 24 hours between.
Did you leave your cabinets full when you sprayed the face with laquer
I really liked how your cabinets turned out. Just wonder what colour you used for gel stain? Thanks.
Thank you for the comment. I used minwax GelStain ‘Coffee’ color. Super easy and they hold up well. I did this video a few years back and the cabinets still look great.
@@BusyBeaver22 Thank you so much for your quick response. 🙏🙏🙏 I can’t wait to use this way for my honey oak cabinets. 😀
@@canada3163 or you could wait a few years for the styles to come back around hahaha. NO!!! The 90’s have got to go. Happy refurbishing
@@BusyBeaver22 😀😀😀
@@canada3163did you do this and how do you like it now? I’m in your situation last year!
Can you go from dark wood color to a lighter color?
@@deanfirnatine7814 I’m pretty sure stain don’t work that way
The polyurethane is coming off some of our cabinets. Can I gel stain over that without sanding? Do I need to reapply polyurethane to protect from water and wear?
The fact that your polyurethane is coming off could be a problem with just covering with a stain and resealing with a lacquer or polyurethane. I don’t think the stain will cover evenly on a finish like that. I think it would come out blotchy. I hate to say it but in this case I would say they would need to be sanded.
would this work on maple cabinets?
I’m sure it would. Try the inside of a door or drawer first
Gorgeous! Thank you so much! I'm kind of mental, truthfully, but i want to do the actual drawers too instead of just the faces. LIKED AND SUBBED
The color you used came out really nice, what color did you use?
@@tmontoya89400 I used minwax “coffee” color I made this video several years ago and the cabinets have held up really well
@ that’s very good to hear!! I love how pretty they came out! Going to have to try this to get rid of the orange kitchen we have
@ yeah I love the look
what benefit is there for spraying the lacquer while the stain is wet
No benefit. I just did it to show that you don’t have to wait until dry. You could do it when dry
Love that technique
I wish you would show more the surface as you work on it.
Thank you great comment
Hi! Can this work on laminate cabinets? And do I absolutely have to sand them?
Laminate is a type of plastic. I’m not sure you can stain laminate but if you want to try it start with the inside unseen area
Did your oak cabinets have a shiny appearance like it had a finish ?
Yes they have a clear coat over the original honey oak stain. Just go right over it with the gel stain
My lungs are crying out for mercy just watching the amount of lacquer you're using. Must go through a couple cases per kitchen.
@@opentrunk maybe
Looks good .. what was the lacquer for? If I want to do this on some beams but want them darker, I take it I would do several coats .. would i apply the lacquer to the last coat? How about cat and dog scratches .. how do you fill them in so the stain don't settle in the cracks making them more pronounced? Thanks for any replies.
The lacquer gives the final coat a satin shine. Not necessary I wouldn’t do multiple coats just a darker gel stain color
What gel stain, lacquer, and tools are you using
All listed in the description
Would this work on a shop bought kitchen unit what has sun fade ?
I would think so. Try a small area on the inside of a door or drawer to check
Do u have to sand first
I didn’t sand it
Beautiful. I want to update my orange wood trim and doors in my house but kind of scared I will mess them up.
You gotta just go for it.
What if I want to go from orange to natural instead of darker?
@@md1264 I haven’t tried it but that might be cool if it would cover. Stain ain’t paint tho
"Sometimes I go both Ways" lmao
I caught that too! lol
Hi! So there was no dry time before spraying the laquer finish?
No dry time and the time of year was winter so it was still wet stain. They still look great. It’s been 4 years now
Don’t you get crackle finish by putting lacquer over wet gel stain?????
Nope no crackle finish
Vert nice! Thanks for the video.
I cant wait to try this! Thanks!
Mask up but good work
Awesome!
No ventilations or mask? Take care of your health/lungs. Nice work.
@@cherylcampbell7495 thank you and agreed you would use a respirator when spraying any paint products especially those with chromium
This isn't exactly "refurbishing". As far as I can see, you started with cabinet which were in fine condition, albeit in a dated color. So, you changed the color and did a fine job. I think sanding would be necessary if the previous finish was coming up.
You're right, they were in pretty good shape already!
Um. You need to sand it first though because your finished product looks kinda patchy....but other than that...I needed to see gel stain in action🤔🙄😐I like this gel stain....aaaand you need to sand that first...patchy mcpatcherson....😐 ok thanks for the gel stain tutorial
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate your feedback 😃
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I kinda figured you went both ways
Ohhhhh😂😂 got me. Hey if use this method on your cabinets throw up some video to show the results. I’d like to see some 😀
Really? Are you in third grade?