May
19
2009
Unfinished Maple Cabinets
If you find yourself with unfinished maple cabinets on your hands, there are certain things you should know before you start to refinish them in any way.
Unfinished maple is a beautiful wood and many people would advise you not to cover it up, but if you want more color in your kitchen than the light wood of unfinished maple provides, it is, after all, your kitchen.
It is difficult for a homeowner to get the same results as professionals when staining maple and more often than not, the end results will not be pleasing since maple will not accept stain as well as some other types of wood.
Painting maple cabinets would be a travesty since maple is a stunning wood and covering it with paint really makes no sense. If you want painted cabinets, a more inexpensive wood should be used.
The alternative to put color into your unfinished maple cabinets is to use a dye created for dying materials such as wood. You can get a uniform color with dye as opposed to stain, but you should practice in inconspicuous areas to make sure you have the right look. After they are completely dry, you should add an appropriate sealer for protection.
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