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My solid maple kitchen cabinets are currently pickled. They have a peach tinge to them. I'd like to remove the pickling and stain them a with either a more natural look or a cherry stain.
What's the most efficient way to do this and get the best professional looking results?
Hi Sherine, your cabinets most likely have a finish on them, not just a stain, but a stain, sealer, and multiple clear coats...and therefore you'd have to strip them to affect any change. This is not a job to take lightly, kitchen cabinet finishing is really best left to the pro's, with the proper knowledge, materials, and spray equipment. That's really the only sure way to get professional results. To apply a furniture grade finish, that will withstand the harsh environment of a kitchen, and have a deep, even, rich looking finish, is not an easy task, and certainly not something I would recommend to a novice. Especially if there are raised panel doors. Stripping a kitchen full of cabinets, in place, and trying to then finish them in place is something that I wouldn't suggest to anyone. You'd be better of to prep and properly paint them, or have them replaced or refaced. Post back if need be, probably not what you wanted to hear, regards- Greg
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| Comment | Thank you so much for your response. It's good to know that it's not that simple. I've been living with them for over 6 years, another few years won't hurt. I'll have to add some great granite countertops to focus on!! Happy New Year! | ||
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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