Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/Refinishing Cabinets

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Expert: - 2/26/2009


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The previous owner of our house put a lacquer over the nice oak kitchen cabinets. Although the cabinets are still in very good shape the high gloss dates the cabinets. I would like to refinish them with more of a low luster finish. my concern is making sure they have a nice rich even tone. Can you suggest the steps and products i should use to ensure I have a fantabulous finish?

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Hi Lisa
Nice to hear from you.
The only solution that would get rid of the high gloss is sanding and a new coat of low sheen lacquer applied.
This is a bit of work but I think the result is worth it.
Like you I do not like high gloss on kitchen cabinets..or anything else LOL.
Good Luck
Eileen

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Hi..I can answer most questions about the repairing,stripping and refinishing of all your old furniture and wood items(the things we call antiques)I can give advice about what to buy/avoid at auctions/flea markets. I do not give appraisals on antiques.

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I have been refinishing antiques for the past 30yrs. While I have taken several courses over the years,I have found that "hands on" learning is the best teacher. Perhaps I can help you avoid some of the mistakes I made while learning.

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