Rhonda Johnson thank you!

Thank you! Glad it helped!

Aww thank you so much! I always strive to share what tips and tricks I have discovered to make projects easier ❤️

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Thank you so very much!!

Ken B hey! Thank you for your kind words! Oh yeah I’ve had that happen a couple time with slivers, and dang you’re right, it does hurt! They always seem to go right in between the fingers or underneath the fingernail. LOL

Wonderful! Good luck with it, it’s a long process! Also, be sure to check out General Finishes youtube, they too have great instructional videos on this.

So happy that I could help!!! Thank you ❤️

Thank you so much for that! I hope you find inspiration ❤️

Wonderful! Thank you

Glad to help ❤️❤️

Keah Monique thank you ❤️

colleen ballantine thank you so much! I always joke that I could never be a teacher, but it seems I may have found a situation where it is possible... kids school work, not so much 🤪😘

I so agree with her. Trying to learn and your a great teacher. I have done the stain thing but want ti change up to Annie Sloan for cabinets. Watched a million different videos but yours are really really good!!!! Thank you!!!

Thank you so much! Hope you saw my Annie Sloan ones too! I love Annie Sloan! I have it on lots of surfaces around my home (including different colors on different cabinets) and it has held up for years.

wondering if you lightly sand between all coats of Annie sloan?? some say to but I never saw you do it to the cupboard door.

I have sometimes, others not. Really just depends on how smooth you want your final finish to be.

I am so glad I could help with this! Beware it is a long a process ;) but as far as I know I have never had unhappy clients with this finish (or any others, lol)

Thank you!

Lord Hytro thank you!

Thank you very much!

Thank you!

Thank you very much!

Susan Crowe awww thank you so much for your continued support 😘😘😘😘

Thanks so much and yes, it is very long! Staining is not my favorite that’s for sure ;)

So happy I could help! Restaining previously finished surfaces are kinda a pain!! Good luck ❤️

Thank you so very much ❤️

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Thank you! And yes!! It’s a ton of work! Definitely not my favorite thing to do. lol

Michael Z quality things take time 🤪

you want to be under 30 years old to use this method or you may not see the final product

Airless spray gun more faster and done in one day 😁

I better get started then, I got lots of cabinets lol I’m excited to use the same exact gel stain

Wonderful ❤️❤️❤️

Thanks!! It’s a big task, but hopefully you love the after ❤️

Thank you!

Thank you for your kind words!

Chuck F thanks 😘😘

Thank you ❤️

Hey! So glad to help! I hope this me this works for you. Think of it as more of a paint, then stain on those veneer areas. Just build it up with thin layers that don’t really get wiped off. Hopefully that will help. They may not match perfect, but I bet you can get them darn close.

L pattenaude thank you

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I am sorry, I do not remember exactly how long I waited, the longer the better. I would suggest at least 2 days.

Thanks so much! To be honest, I am more of a painter then a stainer so your questions could go to general finishes for the best answers, but I’ll give you my opinion ;) I have never use aqua coat, just standard wood filler. But I don’t see that putting that all over first would help, although I could be wrong. As for a brush quality, typically I go with very nice high end brushes, but in the instance of oil staining sometime people go with throw away ones. I honestly don’t remember what I did in this particular video as it was long ago.. like I said staining isn’t my favorite thing to do ;)

Megan Macy hello!! You can do this 👏👏👏👏👏👏 it is a tedious task, especially with a large kitchen, although not a hard one. I do not see any issues with doing the process in small chunks. The only thing that would concern me (and it may not even be an issue) is the color changing formula over the year (would be a freak thing, but till) so I would buy all that I thought I would need at once. Hoping that keeps the batch colors consistent. As for consistence with color, as long as you do the same process over and over, no matter how or what you layer, it should be just fine. I would test out your color combos until you get one that you like. Then start :) hope that helps. You got this!

Thanks! I would test out Ash Grey from General Finishes. But test it first, it is always easier to go darker then to change tones.

Thank you ❤️

Thank you! I typically rotate back and forth, but you could complete a side first if you wanted. Either way should work fine

Hello. Thank you for your kind words. Honestly I don’t remember how much this kitchen took. I would say 2 quarts of each probably. 🤔

Thanks! You stop whenever you get the look you want :)

Thank you! I was going to ask the same question. I love the antique look at 17:20 rather than the darker finish. Your tutorial was excellent 😊

Heheh thanks! It was a lot of work!

Considering my age, buying new cabinets would be a practical choice for me!

@@marthamurphy3913 it may be, restaining isn't an easy job. :)

You will probably just need a coat or two to change then. I would definitely test it out on a small extra area if possible first. I am sorry, I don't remember how many brushes I went through for this kitchen. Not a huge amount but a few.

Church Carvers hello. Not really. You would have to sand all that topcoat and previous stain off to lighten it.

@@OriginallyWorn Okay, I was afraid of that, but I do thank you sincerely for taking the time to write back.

Church Carvers you’re very welcome 😘

Light cabinets will be a regret

steve hall Thank you for your kind words! I have never used that brand of stain so I cannot tell you specifically much about it. Only other advice I have for you is that this process is difficult, it does take some practice and some experience. Also the more you sand on your door to start the easier the first layer goes on evenly.

@@OriginallyWorn ohh yes....we redid our golden oak cabinets into a Kona color, gel stain. We literally stripped and sanded them down the best we could. Ours had a thick coat of topcoat as well so we worked our hands off. We have lots of cabinets and It took DAYS but they turned out beautiful and the money we saved on doing these ourselves (vs tearing out and replacing), we bought granite counter tops with! We also used his technique for the golden oak bannisters and baseboards! We hate golden oak! It turned almost orange over the years. ugh.

@@donnab.7194 oh my gosh! The work that you guys put in was a ton!!! But I am sure it has been worth it!! Sounds beautiful!

Hello! I believe that process would be the same. You can go lighter to darker with this, you just can not go darker to lighter with this approach. So your light cabinets should be a great starting spot if you want to go darker.

Gomez I would guess you would need about a quart of each... depending on coats. You can do as many of the stain as you want, you need to do at least 3 of the topcoat.

Stacy Ours you will probably have to sand it off.

Cade Peavy thank you. This is Antique walnut gel stain from general finishes.

Antique Walnut as said in the video

Srijita Dey hummm I would say not if it is tacky at all or clingy on your hand, but if it is smooth and slick, yes.

I am sorry, I do not know. I am sure you could achieve a faux wood finish somehow, but not sure the exact method to tell you what to do. If they are laminate "wood" then you could achieve this without the bonding primer. You many just need more layers to build up to your desired color.

Hey! Gel stain like shown in this video needs a top coat. What your talking about is a two in one and I believe it is a penetrating stain typically which means it wouldn’t work over old stain not sanded away.

Thank you so much! It certainly is a big process and not one of my favorites! I don’t know of another method, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t :) you could also check into surfprepsanding.com/ get one of their formable sanders and go the traditional route. If I were to do this kitchen again, I would consider that route.

Nope

Thanks! That type of poly is formulated to be wiped off. They have other types that are a brush on and leave. And yes you wipe off the final topcoat too

Candi Baker hey! I have not, but in my experience I have found it is hard to go lighter on a prefinished surface.

Well that is not very encouraging news 😂 I’m still going to give it a shot. I don’t have anything to lose at this point. If I don’t do the Gel Stain, what would you recommend? I’ve heard so many people have had terrible experiences painting cabinets because they peel. Suggestions?

Candi Baker Sorry, hehe. I paint cabinets professional and if they are peeling it is because of improper product or prep. For the easiest, fool proof cabinet painting, check this video out. It’s about painting with Annie Sloan, which physically can not peel (it can scratch like any surface) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJZpiLVetrTRkqs.html

Ok Rachelle...you may be changing my mind from the gel stain. This seems too easy....maybe I will try this Annie Sloan on my coffee and end tables first. They are stained and are very glossy. Should I sand these maybe? Also, for a distressed look, do you have a video for that?

Also, I watched the video where you used Annie Sloan on the kitchen cabinets but you used GF top coat (3 coats). What is the difference between the GF too coat vs the AS wax? Which is better for kitchen cabinets or tables?

Al Salerno you would need to sand off the existing finish totally to do that, but then you could

Hey! I understand your issue! Staining over something that has an existing stain is truly No easy task and not one of my favorite things to do. And yes, the paint in method looks just like that, a thick layer of paint. Possibly try the dry brush method and hopefully you will get a finish closer to what you desire. Good luck!

@@OriginallyWorn I watched sooo many videos and was clearly overly optimistic about the outcome lol. I even started to second guess the can of Java gel stain, wondering if I got a bad can from amźn. I think I'll finish the ones I started so far using paint on method... I only did the doors from 2 small bathrooms, so my kitchen and master bath are still intact lol. I'm gonna def try the 220 grit sanding pad and dry brush method when my additional supplies get here later this week. I got some mineral spirits today!

@@rebekah1836 you can do it!! Staining is certainly tough, no matter the type! If you absolutely hate it you can always sand it off, wipe it off, or paint over it :)

@@OriginallyWorn Rochelle! I did ONE coat of dry brushing last night and WOW!! What a major difference! I am using a 4inch deck brush and some mineral spirits.

@@rebekah1836 that comment sounds like it’s positive difference!!!! ;) Wooo hooo!! I hope you have found a method that creates a finish you love!

Linda Rohde this is oil gel stain. If you use this product you will probably need about 2 quarts for an average sized kitchen.

jennifer wilkes possibly. I haven’t done it before. 😬

I’m not sure, they may be a better way to do that, but I am not as knowledgeable in staining as I am in painting. I would check with your local stain store.

Java Gel Stain is also oil based. So is the Arm-R-Seal I use in this video. You can certainly use that stain and topcoat for cabinets. It is what is made to go together.

be careful using an oil based topcoat! It has an ambering (yellowing) effect which is exactly what I didn't want after having golden oak cabinets! I let the freshly gel painted cabinets cure for a week then applied a waterbased Premium Varathane Diamond topcoat, crystal clear , non yellowing. I did 3 coats.

Hello! You are correct, You need to have a mostly uniform type of surface to work on. You will either need to sand the other areas closer to the rough areas or shellac to the rough areas so they are closer to the shiny spots :)

You could go that route, but I would instead sand the other areas down to match the Worn area.

@@OriginallyWorn ok thanks! Great video! And have you ever used liquid sandpaper? Or do you find the real paper to be better?

@@MsMMorrell I haven’t, but not because of any real reason. Just not something I have ever tried.

You could certainly do it that way. I found I didnt like the way it looked as it didnt show the grain color change, but whatever you like :)

Really hard to give an estimate, but I would say at least a week. This stuff is much pickier then something like Chalk Paint. It requires lots of dry/cure time between layers and optimal conditions.

Check out their website and see what color you like :) generalfinishes.com/wood-finishes-retail/oil-based-wood-stains-sealers/gel-stains

Hey! Thank you! Yes, you could do only one layer of color, but you would still need to topcoat it with at least one layer of a top coat too

Thanks girl, you are totally the bomb!

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Hello! Unfortunately there is no way to gel stain to a lighter tone. Not to say that you can’t stain lighter or with a white stain, but you would need to completely strip and sand every bit of stain off first. It would be a huge undertaking. If you want white, reconsider painting. There are so many different types of cabinet paint now, Chalk Paint is much different from the peeling chippy kind of the 70s. I think you would be pleasantly surprised for a long time. I have painted countless kitchens, bathrooms, furniture ect with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and have never had an issue in the last 10 years. Check out this video of mine. It talks about furniture and cabinets (and I have other cabinet specific ones) but it shows you the basics of chalk paint. Hope it helps. Beginners Guide on How to Use Chalk Paint, Distress & Wax to Paint Furniture & Cabinets kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bb1idqyUsrymg30.html

@@OriginallyWorn thank you!! I definitely will watch all your videos on related topics. Much appreciate your timely response. Blessings.

I hope you have fun with it and create something you love ❤️

Hey! I don’t have a video on that and have not done that. But I have seen that done in other videos. I would check to see if “general finishes” has anything on that. I believe it can be done but would hate to give you the wrong advise on how to best do that. Also depending on what type of paint was used on the existing finish may determine if it can work or not work well.

Thank you! I appreciate that!

buy thin oak or maple panels, most big box stores have them

Hummm that could be hard. You could go with what another person suggested as buying the panels or try to not do any deep Sanding on any of the kitchen in hope it will help it be even.

Hello. You will need to even out the finish. Otherwise some area are going to absorb the stain much differently then others. You can try to not sand much, but it will be hard to keep it even. You could try a test spot on the back of a door.

You can use this on non real wood, although it may look different as it will take the stain different. You need to peel anything off that needs to be peeled and sand probably

I would suggest going with what their website says :)

Just as you would with any other poly finish. It is water resistant and you would not see spots.

Hello. That is what the company recommends. You could try washing with a dish soap and vinegar mix and then rinsing clean. But I would do a test door first.

@Originally Worn They don't sell those in my state. I tried ordering online but still unable to buy. So I did some research, and they said I could use regular rubbing alcohol instead of denatured alcohol.

I've cleaned so far with water, cleaning vinegar and dawn dish soap.

@@jusscam1124 that’s what I assume. I’m sorry I don’t have a better answer. General finishes also has a great KZfaq and Facebook group that you may ask there as I am guessing they have run into this issue before.

@Originally Worn ok. Thanks for responding so quickly.

Both depends on size. I would estimate that materials will cost under $100 but time will take you a few weeks.

Ms. lovely you could do lighter coats but you can’t apply more later unless you do the sanding and top coat process again.

@@OriginallyWorn thank you !! Working on my perfect today:)

Have fun ❤️

I am not sure, so sorry. I would check with the manufacturer, general finishes, and see what they recommend.

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Im not sure. I would just make sure you have cleaned well with dish soap, water and vinegar and/or rinsed off any cleaner that you used.

Most hardware stores have denatured alcohol. It's typically in the isle near paint thinners, acetone, etc. Denatured alcohol isn't intended to clean the wood. I'll explain this the best I can. This method is called "water popping". If you were to apply only water to (sanded) unfinished hardwood and let it soak in and air dry for roughly 2 or 3 hours, it opens the pores that closed up from sanding. This allows "real" stain to absorb in to the pores and create a darker, richer tone. However, the side effect is that this raises the grain which gives the hardwood a rough surface. Denatured alcohol mixed with the H20 is used to stop the grain from raising which keeps the surface nice and smooth. I don't find this step necessary because gel stain does not soak in to the woods pores like typical stain. It's more like an oil based semi-transparent paint.

@@markfothebeast According to a general finishes demo available on youtube, the 50/50 water/denatured alcohol mix is used to clean: they show it as the first step to prepare the surface. Next is sanding.

@@TG-zq6bq You are correct. I don't know why I said that. I must've been tired. But it does stop the grain from raising which is important to maintain the smooth surface of unfinished wood. Mineral spirits works great as well.

@@markfothebeast well, may be because here the lady cleans first, then sands, then uses the mix, which is may be too much. I think it matters to clean before sanding. I clean with alcohol+water first then sand and then do the gel staining. I also think it is ok to apply the first dry brush pass after the initial staining+wipe off without waiting 12 to 24hrs. Just until the surface feels dry when touched. I do wait overnight for the second dry brush run. Finally, keeping a cloth wet with mineral spirits handy is key as no matter how applied I am there are always areas with a bit of overlap that the dry brush can’t fix completely.

Lindsey Marquardt hey :) you don’t 🤪 you do one side at a time. Let it dry good, then do the other.

Originally Worn haha oh! and drying usually means a good 24 hours period, right?

Lindsey Marquardt yeah, with this stuff it does. If it was annie Sloan paint, no, that is less time. But stain is fussy. They do make a system that allows you to spray both sides at a time for painting.. but not staining 😬

Originally Worn okay thank you!

@@OriginallyWorn yup,,,we did the backs first then the fronts.

Yes you can, but I would suggest a more penetrating stain given the opportunity. General finishes makes a bunch of other wonderful stain products.

There is a natural lip/edge on most cabinets that gives you a perfect stopping point. Typically I leave interiors the way they are unless instructed otherwise. You certainly can finish them, depending on the type of material, but even brand new cabinets aren’t always the same on the inside.

Sure. General finishes has a wide variety of stain colors.

Hey! Yes, I think it will be fine. All finishes need time to cure. Any fresh paint or stain can be scratched off. Plus, yes, the topcoats are truly what keeps it from scratching. It think you should be just fine :)

Thanks!

Gel stain sticks to a variety of surfaces, including veneer. Because you aren’t using a penetrating stain, it can sit in the surface. It make take a slightly different layering technique to get the veneer and solid wood area to match but it’s usually not that big of a deal.

I would imagine so, but I would check with the manufacturer first, General Finishes.

Thank you 😊

Depends on how much you sanded yes, but it helps with the illusion that you restained things when really you just went on top.

@@OriginallyWorn we don't need to sand is the benefit of gel stain. We only scuff the top coat for the gel to bond no? I am confused because I hear "going with the grain" that in many videos and finish product has no grain right?

@@b3arwithm3 just depends on how much you sand and how thick you put on your gel stain. Ideally you still want to see the grain, otherwise you would just paint.

@@OriginallyWorn seeing the grain thru the clear coat is one thing. But is there a need to rub along the grain given the clear coat sealed the wood?

@@b3arwithm3 I still would, but I am sure you will find a process that works well for you :)

Gunnar Gash it works great!

it works as long as you sand a fair bit of that old stain off....or else the gel can appear blotchy and the dry brushing is harder to get it all even. Believe me,,,i've been there.

@@donnab.7194 i agree. The more you sand, the better it looks ❤️

You can only go darker with this method. Do go lighter you will need to sand or strip the existing finish first. Or do a version of a wash with a lighter color (like a white paint)

Squirrel Thrift not typically.

Haha I love this! I feel this is exactly how my brain works. To be honest I have no idea (I am a more experienced painter than stainer) but I agree with what you already came up with. Two separate layers would probably be better when mixing. Hope you find a cool new method 🤞❤️

Hey. Sorry I do not have an easier solution then painting. And this is the “easy” way to stain. You may consider changing your wall color and hardware to be happy with your current cabinets 😬

You don’t have to at all. Just how I have found I like to do it.

sylvia seri I’m not a 100% sure but I would say no and no. But I would check out General finishes KZfaq channel for more info on that kind (I don’t use it) as they have great tutorials :)

Originally Worn. Thanks. I just went to their website and they have a video on how to do it.

I always try to clean by painted and stained pieces with a mixture of dish soap, vinegar, and hot water.