With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
Whitewash gel stain cabinets.
Using a clean rag apply the whitewash stain with long smooth strokes that all go in one direction.
Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
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No matter which method you choose the resulting color will be a softer lighter version of the original stain.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
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You will also need denatured alcohol a fine grit sanding sponge at least 220.
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Apply a liming wax or diluted latex paint.
While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint.
Before you whitewash cabinets remove the doors and clean the cabinets with heavy duty degreaser.
Once the stain has set up for 2 to 3 minutes work the stain into the wood using a rag and wipe away the excess stain wiping gently with the grain.
Work in a well ventilated area and wear gloves throughout the entire process from stripping to applying the protective finish.
When choosing your stain make sure you also pick up a polyurethane finish designed to work with that particular stain going with the same brand name for both products is a good choice or picking a blend that combines the stain and finish.
Once you ve decided to stain your cabinets white gather your supplies.
Use one of two ways to whitewash wood.