How to Refinish Kitchen Cabinets Without Stripping

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this was a very good information on how to refinish kitchen cabinets without sanding much and not using and primers

jan

Mar 31, at 11:16am

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What if you have the 80's look handles in the middle of the door panels?
How do you get rid of that look -- there will be holes to plug.

Ramblin Rose

Mar 30, at 2:19pm

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I did mine and I used a gel stain!

Cari

Mar 11, at 2:50am

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Thank you, great tip. I know i can handle this project myself.

Debbie

Feb 26, at 11:24am

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I found this question further down, but I did not see an answer for it. If the sides of the cabinets are laminate would you use the same process?

Sarah

Jan 30, at 9:40am

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Hi! I just found out I am moving into an apartment with the pulls in the middle of the cabinets. That's not my style and I'd like to refurbish them. Do you have any suggestions on how to cover up the old holds and allowing me to insert knobs where they are supposed to be?

Jessica

Jan 9, at 7:20pm

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I have these exact same hinges on my cabinets, and I am looking to replace them, what are they called, and where can I find them?

Tom

Jan 3, at 1:48am

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Hi Shanise,

If the cabinets you are working with are all the same type of wood then first remove the finish by sanding, then choose the color you want and stain the cabinets.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Nov 20, at 10:13pm

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Hi Geet,

Here is the instructions that you are looking for: http://www.ehow.com/how_786441...

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Nov 20, at 9:29pm

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You make the steps appear quite easy. My question is can you use a toothbrush for the narrow areas within the trim not available to the cloth with mineral spirits.

blueeyes

Nov 12, at 9:27pm

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Thanks! Your video makes this home improvement seem do-able!

Kristin Gundry Cooke

Oct 30, at 11:13am

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I just wanted to say, I am not a fan of the Polyshades for a complete transformation. I know if you are not careful you will apply too much finish to areas leaving it patchy coloured. If applied to thick it looks like a semi-transparent stain, making you loose the grain Sand down the cabinets... sand a little more, then after cleaning the dust off... Rub some darker stain over the item. Leave to dry and coat twice with a non coloured urethane. Sanding with some 800 grit paper inbetween. It will give a much nicer uniform finish. I am a professional painter.

vickichicki

Oct 29, at 7:09am

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Hello, We would like to restain existing kitchen cabinets (light oak) with a darker shade. We also have found the same type of cabinets to install for more cabinet space, but the color is slighter off (white washed). How do sand/prepare so that all kitchen cabinets will match? Thank you.

Shanise

Oct 22, at 8:21pm

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Nice video Ron!! I am looking for refinishing my oak kitchen cabinets. I want to apply a darker stain and also want to reduce the grain. Does a grain filler work? and when should I apply it in this process? Thanks.

Geet

Oct 17, at 11:19pm

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Hello Tina,

If you would like a lighter look to your cabinets then using a wood stripper and/or more sanding is required to remove the darker finish. Once you have removed the darker finish then you can apply a lighter finish of your choosing.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Oct 3, at 4:41pm

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Hello,

If you are looking to refinish the cabinets with a stain then removing the white was is the first step. Here are some instructions on removing the white wash and refinishing with a stain: http://www.ehow.com/how_596297...

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Oct 3, at 4:17pm

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What to do with painted cabinets that have been "white washed" with a pale blue color years ago? Can they be stained or do I have to repaint? How does one go about it? Is there a sealer to put on top of paint in case I have to repaint them? would rather stain if possible. this paint has been on them for a number of years I guess. The house was built in 1967. Needs a facelift!!! Please advise. thanks

donshowalter

Sep 7, at 12:26pm

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I enjoyed your video and would like to ask you what can you do when your kitchen cabinets are in dark stain. What would the procedure be for that. I would like to redo my kitchen cabinets during the summer month so I may open the window due to any smell .

Sheila Strauss

Jun 17, at 7:41pm

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I would also, like to know the response. Can you take the cabinets a shade or 2 lighter using these procedures & products?????

Tina Johnson

Jun 14, at 1:07pm

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"Just like on TV", this video is a little misleading. Firstly, the Polyshade product is non forgiving when it comes too brushing "twice"...it builds up upon itself as it dries VERY quickly. Secondly, in order to get good results, you will need to coat at least 3 times to camoflauge the brush marks you get with this product, especiallly if you are going from a light oak or maple to walnut or mahogany color. You need to be somewhat skilled in painting fast drying stains or you will be unhappy with the results. You absolutely need to work on horizontal surfaces, do not attempt to paint this stain on a hung door, as this product loves to "sag". I am a licensed painter.

john claeys

Jun 11, at 11:20am

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Hace you tried Rustoleums new product for refinishing cabinets and/ or contertops? Runs about $248. per kit and I would need about 2 kits. Looks just like the "desert sand" laminate I originally picked. Hard to tell by a picture though. Wonder if it would save money? Thank You ..Worth IL LOVE YOUR SHOW !!!! Ps. In the process of negociating a ew patio door like the one in your video More complicated though.

Linda Macak

May 26, at 7:20am

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Can I take my cabinet a shade lighter using this procedure and product? In the video, going darker looks easy and obvious but that's not what I want to do.

Fred P

May 1, at 6:26pm

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Do you sand it Just enought to get the clear coat off or do you sand it to remove the prior stain?

David

Apr 27, at 3:56pm

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Awesome video. Looks like this technique will work on our project.

Deb C

Apr 22, at 10:26am

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thank you Ron for the very nice result but easy steps.

mariefil

Apr 4, at 11:36am

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Husband and I are thinking of updating our kitchen cabinets and this looks to be less expensive than purchasing new ones.... Thanks

Roxy Sanchez

Mar 23, at 11:00pm

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Thank you so much. Just what I needed. If I don't want a different stain can I just put clear polyurethane on it?

Jeanie

Mar 17, at 2:53pm

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Stain was Natural Cherry Satin

Aaron

Mar 4, at 3:18pm

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Our cabinets are stained blue over white oak. Can I expect to be able to put a natural wood stain color on the cabinets and have them turn out? Would I have to remove all signs of the blue stain? They are currently a light blue with hints of .gray

Van Kessler

Mar 4, at 8:02am

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The best instruction video out there for refinishing. Thank you

JOHN

Feb 7, at 8:00am

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You can find the written instructions for this video on ehow...

Robert

Feb 6, at 3:29pm

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Thank YOU.Just what i need to know

yuri

Jan 31, at 11:11pm

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Okay my sister in law is wanting to re satin hers. But hers have like a thick coat of clear shiny stuff over them. Would she just need to sand all that off really good?

Chelsea Simpson

Jan 19, at 11:39am

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I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A WRITTEN FORM OF THE INSTRUCTIONS.

BILLIE BRYANT

Jan 14, at 11:27am

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Have beem considering reconfiguring my whole kitchen, and could not see rerplacing solid oak cabinets in reasonably good condition. Due to cost and waste of good wood and wanting to replace appl w/stainless. Other than needing the processes as shown done prior to reinstallation why not (also like nickle hardware change. This is somewhat the idea I had for doing the refinish and you confirmed it. Glad I found your show and this site,. have many projects in the works. BIG THANKS! P.S.find e-Bay or Craigslist as good cheap resources for hardware, and will try to sell perfect brass/ceramic hardware the same way to recover some. have lots. So call me CHEAP, FRUGAL, or a wise GREEN REMODELER.=.

Craig

Dec 31, at 7:31pm

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What shade of Minwax did you use? Also if the sides of the cabinets are laminate would you use the same process?

Mary Bushell

Nov 24, at 12:06pm

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I learned how to do it. Thank you for the project information.

Patricia Lehne

Nov 19, at 7:22am

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very informative - thank you!!

Andrea

Nov 5, at 8:28am

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Ron used Min Wax Poly Shades. If the cabinets have a lacquer finish on them, will this product adhere? I tried using the Min Wax stain, sealer and after 2 weeks, I still have a tacky finish.

Paula

Aug 18, at 10:09am

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You made it very understandable and "doable." You just saved me $2800, which was the lowest estimate to refinish professionally. THANKS! Marty Hemmann

Marty Hemmann

Aug 12, at 2:13pm

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