How To Whitewash Oak Cabinets
Give your oak bathroom cabinets a makeover by removing old stain and adding a white transparent stain for a unique wheatered look.
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Equipment
- Gloves
- Foam Brush
- Sand Paper (100, 220)
- Rag
- Painter’s Tape
- Drop Cloths
Supplies
- Transparent White Layer
- Polycrylic We used satin finish
Instructions
- Remove any hardware and hinges.
- Set up a workstation for drawers and doors is always a good option.
- Tape out any areas you do not want to get the stain on. Add drop cloths to the floor.
- Remove previous finish by sanding with an orbital sander (if necessary). End with 220-grit sandpaper before adding whitewash.
- Use a small foam brush to paint a transparent layer of Minwax. Completely cover the surface.
- Wipe away stain with an old cotton t-shirt of rag.
- Let your stain fully dry.
- Apply 2-3 coats of polycrylic with a brush. Let each layer fully dry and lightly sand with 220-grit sandpaper before applying your next coat.
Notes
- We left our stain on for 2 minutes before wiping.
- Make sure your drawers, doors and cabinets are completely dust-free before adding stain or polycrylic.
- You can repeat another layer of stain if you want your final outcome to be be lighter.
- You can also put this transparent layer on top of other stain colors.
- Experiment with your stains to get the outcome you want before beginning.