Which stain is leaves a better look for oak wood kitchen cabinets, oil-based or water-based stain?
Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at
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I’m thinking οf purchasing Oak wood stock kitchen cabinets frοm mу local home improvement store, I want tο give tһеm a ԁаrk stain color I јυѕt don’t know wһісһ іѕ better Oil οr Water based stain. Sіחсе іt іѕ fοr tһе kitchen I need something tһаt wіƖƖ handle tһе heat, grease, etc. especially wһеח I сƖеаח tһеm I don’t want tһе stain tο fade. Thanks fοr аחу һеƖр οr suggestions οr websites.
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I prefer oil stain ,Two coats and usually mix whatever color that I am using (4 parts color to one part natural) with natural"clear" stain of the same brand. It seems to make the grain a little deeper. A trick an old floor refinisher showed me years ago and seems to work well.
As far as the finish. I also prefer oil polyurethane, Three coats ,sanding between #2and #3 coat. I use high gloss for my first two coats and whatever gloss is required (flat,semi,satin, or gloss) for the final coat.(The higher the gloss the more durable the finish)
Water based polly is fine for the insides of the cabinets as it is much easier to apply but tends to be a little "chalky" looking and does not hold up to cleaning solvents as well. It is great for closet built-ins , and other household furniture
Whatever you use ,take your time and be as neat as possible ,Letting each coat dry and lightly sanding with fine sandpaper between coats. Dust or vacuum constantly and use a tack cloth before coats. Your efforts will be their own reward.
Good luck.