This oak kitchen had an arched door profile but no exposed hinges which made me super happy.
Gel stain oak cabinets before and after.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
Hi there i have just begun gel staining my builder grade honey oak cabinets.
In the darker rooms like the bathrooms in our house this worked out fine.
However there is no way i would attempt using gel stain on my kitchen cabinets as others have.
However my bright kitchen will not see gel stain.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
All information i have found stated that previous finishing is preventing the stain from drying.
My first 1 2 pint of gel stain was 14 48 with shipping.
I did all of my kitchen cabinets with the java gel stain followed directions and after 4 days they are still sticky.
To see some gel stain before and after projects on pinterest click here.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
As of right now i am fearful that i have destroyed my kitchen cabinets.
Gel stains produce a durable and beautiful hand rubbed finish and are heavy bodied very easy to apply.
Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up when rubbing out the 2nd and 3rd coats.
While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint.
Check out these amazing before and after pictures for how to refinish cabinets darker.
Looking for a thrifty way to update kitchen cabinets.
On the downside gel stain is not available in as many color options as traditional stains.
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 will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on with a brush versus having to rub it in like most stains.
As with all stains test it on a piece of scrap wood or in an inconspicuous area before you start.
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.
We tested a few different colors amount of coats and.
Maybe it was my oak cabinets but i have never had so much trouble getting something to look even.
Hands down general finishes gel stain is the best brand for diy projects.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.