Whitewash Gel Stain Cabinets

Use one of two ways to whitewash wood.

Whitewash gel stain cabinets.

You will also need denatured alcohol a fine grit sanding sponge at least 220. See more ideas about kitchen remodel kitchen whitewash kitchen cabinets. Work in a well ventilated area and wear gloves throughout the entire process from stripping to applying the protective finish. Jun 11 2017 explore lori atkinson s board whitewash kitchen cabinets on pinterest.

Apply a liming wax or diluted latex paint. Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish. Whitewash stain is ideally suited to pine. Before you whitewash cabinets remove the doors and clean the cabinets with heavy duty degreaser.

Apply the white stain with a brush. 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. 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. Follow the grain of the wood and wipe away excess stain with another clean rag.

Create a gorgeous whitewash finish on your furniture with general finishes whitewash wood stain. Using a clean rag apply the whitewash stain with long smooth strokes that all go in one direction. No matter which method you choose the resulting color will be a softer lighter version of the original stain. 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.

Make sure to work white stain into any knots that may be in the wood to accentuate the knot.