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HI Greg,
I have kitchen cabinets that are from the 70's made of knotty pine. They are very orangey and dated. I would like to try to tone them down myself to help update the kitchen somewhat. Do you have any advice about changing them without paint. Would love any advice you could offer.
Hi Debbie, the only way to even hope to change them would be to chemically strip the old finish off with stripper and then stain and refinish...the only problem is that aging Pine takes on that amber/orange color naturally. Exposure to UV light, oxidation, and aging will cause woods to change color, and a soft wood like Pine suffers more than some others.If you've decided to make a change no matter what, then I would take a door or drawer front and have at it...strip it completely with stripper and see what you're left with...then you can try some experimentation with color and finish, but be warned...if the wood has taken on this orange/amber coloration...it may not lose it when stripped, which will leave you few alternatives- let me know how you make out- I'll be here- regards- Greg
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Greg Scholl
Expertise
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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