Old kitchen cabinets can accumulate layers of dirt grease and grime.
Refinishing old wood kitchen cabinets.
Courtesy of varathane once the stain dries apply clear finish over the area you sanded.
Spot treatments with wood stain can restore the looks of worn kitchen cabinets without a messy overhaul.
Super fine steel wool home depot 3 98 if the finish is really bad.
Go to home depot.
Spread drop cloths on the countertops and use them to cover the.
Required tools for this refinish kitchen cabinets project 4 in 1 screwdriver belt sander clamps cordless drill drill bit set dust mask handsaw hot melt glue gun miter saw paint scraper paintbrush putty knife safety glasses sanding block self centering drill bit shop vacuum table saw tape measure.
Before you do any refinishing macfarlane recommends starting this project by thoroughly.
Easily renew wood cabinets without actually refinishing step 1.
Remove the cabinet doors and shelves.
New paint or stain won t adhere properly.
Protect yourself and the rest of the kitchen.
Nothing major i just used sponge with a little dish soap and water.
Prepping the surface 1.
How to refinish kitchen cabinets step 1.
Clean the cabinets thoroughly.
Some may need to be unscrewed.
Empty the cabinets completely.
How to refinish old stained kitchen cabinets cleaning.
First clean the cabinets.
Spic and span or other non sudsing cleaner liquid sander optional to remove heavy grease on surfaces 220 grit sandpaper minwax polyshades natural bristle brush my favorite is this purdy one 0000 grade steel wool shopvac or regular vacuum.