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Expert: - 9/25/2007


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I have 20 year old oak kitchen cabinets that I'd like to paint off white so that the grain shows through. Can this be done? If so, exactly how do I prepare the wood and what type of paint or stain is recommended? Thanks.

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Hi Lynn
Nice to hear from you.
In my opinion, these cabinets will need to be stripped of all finish before applying the white stain (or watered down latex white paint.
Then a top coat or two of poly, but use water based poly as the oil based will yellow over time.
Good Luck
Regards
Eileen

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