I used this method on our bookcase and ikea chair.
Before and after java gel stain kitchen cabinets.
I know that stripping and sanding a piece does take that extra time but i absolutely love a stained top.
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.
I decided to use general finishes java gel stain for this project.
This is general finishes java gel stain my go to stain.
I decided to paint our kitchen cabinets.
Look at that wood grain.
I used this product on my dining table and three years later with heavy use it has held up almost perfectly.
Gel stain kitchen cabinet makeover.
There are a few different ways to gel staining cabinets or any wood piece.
Remove all the knobs and take apart any removable parts of the cabinets.
Here is a link that might be useful.
One area in which gel stain is tied neck and neck with its traditional counterparts its drying time.
You can treat it like a normal stain and brush some on and then wipe off the excess.
Kitchen before and after gel staining of cabinets lmead11.
The can of stain is still easily one thirds full after 2 projects so it is an economical option for multiple projects budget.
Instead i plan to paint them white which is a project for this spring.
After helping her decide on dark versus light cabinets i did some research on the best method to painting cabinets and found information on java gel.
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.
When her kitchen was complete i sat down with her to have her describe in.
Tip make sure to label the location of each door or drawer so you don t forget where it came from later.
Although it s easier to prep and apply.
Of course no stain is perfect.
Or you can use java gel stain like paint and just paint it on.
In my case it was one door and three drawers.
However i found that you can skip the step with water based espresso and go straight to java if you want to have a darker finish.
Updating cabinets with gel stain step 1 clean the cabinets.
This is one coat i might add another coat but i know once i put the satin topcoat on then it will get richer.
However my bright kitchen will not see gel stain.