Painting Laminate Cabinets With Java Gel

I d like to darken the wood but don t want to get stuck with the ends not taking the gel.

Painting laminate cabinets with java gel. Gel stain comes in many colors and the thicker the stains the better. I love two tone mcm furniture. Since the office was on the project list for 2016 yes i make project lists i decided it was as good a time to finally finish it up. Lightly sand the laminate with 150 grit sandpaper.

Open your can of gel stain. I used general finishes java gel stain n also used antique walnut. Find out which is better for the grade or type of wood like oak cedar and mahogany. I decided to stain the drawers and paint the body to match the dresser in my room.

Using dark chocolate milk paint as a base under gel stain dark chocolate milk paint was formulated to mimic the color of java gel stain several techniques using only gel stain no paint or primer. Your basic stock laminate cabinets with an orangish color to them. When her kitchen was complete i sat down with her to have her describe in detail the process of painting her cabinets with the java gel. I also had old oak cabinets with a veneer side.

Customers have reported the successful use of gel products over laminate surfaces. Laminate is very smooth and shiny so you must sand or the paint and the gel stain won t stick. For example it s difficult to get out once it s on and the gel color may look lighter than you intended. Stained cabinets guide compares paint and stain for kitchen and bathroom cabinets including pros cons costs and types like gel stain or white paint.

A gel stain is a great way to bring outdated or worn cabinets up to date. Sorry that it s so long but i wanted to make sure i covered as mu. This is a more detailed video than my last one on how to gel stain your kitchen cabinets. There are some drawbacks though.

You re going to be amazed at the difference a little java gel stain can accomplish. It s liquid wood that you can paint on to any surface like laminate and then stain. Java gel seemed to be the best way to get a stained look without having to do a ton of sanding or hire a professional. I followed youtuber pete b n his exact directions n used same brush to paint on the gel stain n let me tell you it came out perfect n i never did this before.

Most of my cabinets are wood but the ends are laminate. If it looks like a gloopy mess that. Gel stain should be fine.