Things You'll Need:
- Sandpaper
- Sandpaper
- Sawhorses or work bench
- Paint canvases
- Paint scraper
- Whitewash stain
- Rags or cloths
- Foam brush
- Screwdriver or drill
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Step 1
Select a whitewash or pickling stain; consult manufacturer's guidelines for information about selecting and applying specific products.
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Step 2
Remove the cabinet doors using a screwdriver or drill. Set aside the hardware and screws in a safe place.
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Step 3
Set up saw-horses and place the cabinet doors on the sawhorses. Or, clear off space from a work bench or table where you can paint the doors and leave them to dry.
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Step 4
Protect the work area with paint canvases.
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Step 5
Prepare the doors and trim by removing any old paint or stain and sand until smooth.
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Step 6
Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth to remove all traces of dust and sawdust.
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Step 7
Apply the stain liberally using a foam brush or rag.
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Step 8
Allow stain to penetrate the wood surface and then wipe off excess stain with a clean, dry cloth before it dries.
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Step 9
Apply additional coats of stain as needed to darken and enrich tones allowing to dry three hours between each coat.
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Step 10
Let the cabinets dry for 24 hours after the last application of stain.
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Step 11
If you are staining both sides of cabinet doors, allow surfaces to dry completely before turning over the doors to paint the other side.
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Step 12
Replace the cabinet doors, hinges and other hardware when all surfaces are completely dry.
