How to Refinish Maple Cabinets
When maple cabinets are placed in a kitchen, it creates a warm and cozy atmosphere there. The cabinets must be maintained so they will continue to look good. Grease can build up on the cabinets as well as grease, but this can be remedied by refinishing the cabinets.
Materials Needed
- Screwdriver
- Chemical stripper
- Putty knife
- Steel wool pad
- Cloths
- 120-grit sandpaper
- 220-grit sandpaper
- Polyurethane paint
- Use a screwdriver to remove the screws in the hinges. Remove the cabinet doors as well as the hardware. Place the hinges and hardware to the side.
- Make sure the area you are working in is well ventilated. Coat the cabinets with a layer of chemical stripper. The stripper will begin to peel away the finish. Use a putty knife to scrape away the finish on the cabinets. Change to a steel wool pad to scrub away the remaining paint.
- Use a damp cloth to scrub the surface of the cabinets. Allow the cabinets to completely dry. Use 120-grit sandpaper to sand the surface of the cabinets.
- Change to 220-grit sandpaper and go over the surface of the cabinets. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove the sanding dust. Allow the surface to completely dry.
- Open a can of polyurethane paint and blend it with a paint stick. Apply a thin coat with a paintbrush. Allow the coat to dry. Sand the surface lightly with 220-grit sandpaper. Wipe the cabinets with a damp cloth and allow it to dry.
- Apply a second coat of polyurethane and allow it to dry. Lightly sand the cabinets with the 220-grit sandpaper. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and allow the cabinet to dry for 48 hours. Reattach the cabinets and hardware.