We tested a few different colors amount of coats and.
Before and after gel stain honey oak cabinets.
The quart of poly cost 28 50 with shipping the rough cost to refinish the cabinets with gel stain was.
After reading many posts in this forum as well as others i convinced my wife that this will be a cost efficient solution to our kitchen upgrade budget restrictions.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
Looking for a thrifty way to update kitchen cabinets.
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These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
The honey oak seemed economical but the stained oak ended up looking luxe.
I used general finishes java gel stain n also used antique walnut.
This oak kitchen had an arched door profile but no exposed hinges which made me super happy.
I did all of my kitchen cabinets with the java gel stain followed directions and after 4 days they are still sticky.
Gel stain is a great way to update salvaged or thrifted finds too.
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I also had old oak cabinets with a veneer side.
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.
As of right now i am fearful that i have destroyed my kitchen cabinets.
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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.
My first 1 2 pint of gel stain was 14 48 with shipping.
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Hands down general finishes gel stain is the best brand for diy projects.
Check out these amazing before and after pictures for how to refinish cabinets darker.
Aug 4 2016 explore kimberly merck s board gel stain over golden oak on pinterest.
Hi there i have just begun gel staining my builder grade honey oak cabinets.
All information i have found stated that previous finishing is preventing the stain from drying.
Doorways from the kitchen into other rooms are trimmed in oak as well.
The easy to use gel stain completely transforms oak cabinets.