Refurbish old cabinets without sanding using GelStain

[@BusyBeaver22]

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[@foodchoicemattersandmore616]

I wish you would show more the surface as you work on it.

[@BusyBeaver22]

Thank you great comment

[@rsky812]

Looks good .. what was the lacquer for? If I want to do this on some beams but want them darker, I take it I would do several coats .. would i apply the lacquer to the last coat? How about cat and dog scratches .. how do you fill them in so the stain don't settle in the cracks making them more pronounced? Thanks for any replies.

[@BusyBeaver22]

The lacquer gives the final coat a satin shine. Not necessary I wouldn’t do multiple coats just a darker gel stain color

[@ajoberry4089]

after it dries could you do a 2nd coat to make it darker?

[@BusyBeaver22]

I'm not sure about a 2nd coat. I haven't tried that. I would probably choose a darker color stain to start with

[@shop4perky]

The polyurethane is coming off some of our cabinets. Can I gel stain over that without sanding? Do I need to reapply polyurethane to protect from water and wear?

[@BusyBeaver22]

The fact that your polyurethane is coming off could be a problem with just covering with a stain and resealing with a lacquer or polyurethane. I don’t think the stain will cover evenly on a finish like that. I think it would come out blotchy. I hate to say it but in this case I would say they would need to be sanded.

[@canada3163]

I really liked how your cabinets turned out. Just wonder what colour you used for gel stain? Thanks.

[@BusyBeaver22]

Thank you for the comment. I used minwax GelStain ‘Coffee’ color. Super easy and they hold up well. I did this video a few years back and the cabinets still look great.

[@canada3163]

@@BusyBeaver22 Thank you so much for your quick response. 🙏🙏🙏 I can’t wait to use this way for my honey oak cabinets. 😀

[@BusyBeaver22]

@@canada3163 or you could wait a few years for the styles to come back around hahaha. NO!!! The 90’s have got to go. Happy refurbishing

[@canada3163]

@@BusyBeaver22 😀😀😀

[@kit99bar]

@@canada3163did you do this and how do you like it now? I’m in your situation last year!

[@lancezimmerman7951]

what benefit is there for spraying the lacquer while the stain is wet

[@BusyBeaver22]

No benefit. I just did it to show that you don’t have to wait until dry. You could do it when dry

[@LisaAnnConley]

Beautiful. I want to update my orange wood trim and doors in my house but kind of scared I will mess them up.

[@BusyBeaver22]

You gotta just go for it.

[@feliciamoyer9385]

would this work on maple cabinets?

[@BusyBeaver22]

I’m sure it would. Try the inside of a door or drawer first

[@scottfesko6626]

Love that technique

[@SharMertlich]

Hi! Can this work on laminate cabinets? And do I absolutely have to sand them?

[@BusyBeaver22]

Laminate is a type of plastic. I’m not sure you can stain laminate but if you want to try it start with the inside unseen area

[@md1264]

What if I want to go from orange to natural instead of darker?

[@BusyBeaver22]

@@md1264 I haven’t tried it but that might be cool if it would cover. Stain ain’t paint tho

[@larainejones4641]

Did your oak cabinets have a shiny appearance like it had a finish ?

[@BusyBeaver22]

Yes they have a clear coat over the original honey oak stain. Just go right over it with the gel stain

[@joycehines4332]

What gel stain, lacquer, and tools are you using

[@BusyBeaver22]

All listed in the description

[@janehornsey5465]

Would this work on a shop bought kitchen unit what has sun fade ?

[@BusyBeaver22]

I would think so. Try a small area on the inside of a door or drawer to check

[@feliciasalgado597]

Hi! So there was no dry time before spraying the laquer finish?

[@BusyBeaver22]

No dry time and the time of year was winter so it was still wet stain. They still look great. It’s been 4 years now

[@Cre8aStyL]

Don’t you get crackle finish by putting lacquer over wet gel stain?????

[@BusyBeaver22]

Nope no crackle finish

[@JacqueSchneider]

Vert nice! Thanks for the video.

[@ChristopherCookeCPYB]

"Sometimes I go both Ways" lmao

[@jmbisme]

I caught that too! lol

[@Shikaru101_]

I cant wait to try this! Thanks!

[@larrywilliba]

Mask up but good work

[@Lindserr1989]

Awesome!

[@cherylcampbell7495]

No ventilations or mask? Take care of your health/lungs. Nice work.

[@BusyBeaver22]

@@cherylcampbell7495 thank you and agreed you would use a respirator when spraying any paint products especially those with chromium

[@michaelc9248]

I kinda figured you went both ways

[@BusyBeaver22]

Ohhhhh😂😂 got me. Hey if use this method on your cabinets throw up some video to show the results. I’d like to see some 😀

[@svr16064]

Really? Are you in third grade?

[@SondraGates]

Um. You need to sand it first though because your finished product looks kinda patchy....but other than that...I needed to see gel stain in action🤔🙄😐I like this gel stain....aaaand you need to sand that first...patchy mcpatcherson....😐 ok thanks for the gel stain tutorial

[@BusyBeaver22]

Thank you for the comment. I appreciate your feedback 😃

[@davidarredondo8037]

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