They look amazing and this was soooooo easy. Thanks for the inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing this. that's the clincher to this. Your vanity looks awesome!! If you have greasy/grimy kitchen cabinets, I’d recommend a deglosser or TSP. His friends are now my friends! Your personality shows through making it a delight to read. I was so worried it would be too difficult, or I could really screw it up, and while I'm still a *little* nervous (my nature), I have confidence that I can do it now, thanks to your post. I've already posted the finished project and several people have shared their before and afters on my Facebook page. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Happy staining! Thanks again. After 3 coats of stain + 2 coats of poly + lots of drying time, you can put on your hardware again. You have inspired me! I want to redo my kitchen, but thought that I would have to strip and all that to get a stain to look right. 99 Pint. Apply this stain at your own risk. They are in stock with all the other stains and colors EXCEPT the specific ones that you suggest. I have been ready to do something to my kitchen and this is something I can afford. Varathane 1 qt. Thanks SO much for your detailed tutorial. This process works for any wood surface that has previously been stained, whether it’s a piece of furniture, stairs or even a countertop. ..do u recommend staining the backs of the drawers? And trust me, this stuff is oil based,  so it stains easily and quickly. Is the final product black or a dark brown? I used this to stain my boring builder grade honey oak colored kitchen cabinets. Thank you so much for sharing! I just wanted to let you know I used your tutorial to stain a really beat up coffee table I found. Although attacking my kitchen feels daunting, I look forward to the end result. LOVE the new look of cabinets! Thanks sooo much for the awesome tutorial. Basically you want to make sure to get any grime, dust, gooey stuff, dirt, etc. Varathane 8 oz. Thanks so much for sharing…I'm going to get onto my bathroom next week (once I get all the supplies!) Thank you! Now to the frames, I'm so excited to have this project done. MINWAX # 1872-575. It looks awesome and I already got a lot of compliments on it! Great tutorial. The gel stain is amazing! Uncategorized, Hi there! You have inspired me to do 2 dressers!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! See how you can get free standard shipping. xoxo,Monica. I only used one coat of stain, rubbed it in very well though (no streaks). Whew! -Ziploc baggy to keep track of all the hardware + screws + hinges. Beautiful!! We have stained the bathroom and are moving on to the kitchen. The exact size will depend on the job, as you may need a smaller brush for more intricate work. I may just have to get a door from ReStore or a thrift shop. Will definitely use your tutorial! Not only does the hardness effect how a wood will accept stain (harder woods tend to accept stains better and more evenly) but also the natural color of the wood. We are buying a house with oak kitchen cabinets and I really would like to do this…amazing what a huge change it is, and so sexy. Have put in laminate floor and back splash all by myself. The 3rd coat did look better, but I ended up needing to put a super light 4th coat on the dressers just to touch it up (the drawers were fine). Thank you so much for this!! Thank you for the step by step and price list! Just started this today on a bookcase in my daughters room, I am on the second coat now and it looks fantastic already. This is BEAUTIFUL. Linked to your site for my readers to get the details!http://www.corpuschristifamily.com/pages/blog_posts?r=49KLSARR7C&send_to=%2Fpages%2FCorpus_Christi_Family_Blog. Cafe on Alder. Thank you! I bought the postal wrapping paper at Dollar Tree and it was so easy to cover up my floor. I will try this in my kitchen once I am moved in . Good Lord, woman! I really, REALLY can't wait to get started! Wood stain recoats in 2 hours and covers 150 sq. this is lovely – thanks! I want to go dark but not black. I am very happy with the color. I followed the instructions exactly and I just love how it looks! Thank you so much for this tutorial! Now to convince my husband . Minwax Classic Gray. Interior stain, ideal for floors. Going to order th stain and start on my bathroom ASAP to practice before moving on to my kitchen. I just reread the whole tutorial and noticed you are not supposed to completely sand the wood. My bathroom is super narrow, so it’s hard to get a straight on pic/shot of the drawers, so here are a few…. At first I wanted to paint them white. I plan to do this on all my bathroom vanities – if it works well, maybe the kitchen, too! I am in the process of doing this right now. 09. You’re just wanting to break up some of the shine on cabinets, not completely strip them. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks for taking time to make this tutorial. Very similar to yours. Why does it have to be a men’s sock? Staining the vanity, changing the faucet, light fixture, hardware and a fresh coat of paint – it looks incredible! The second time I was much more careful. We bought a full set of oak kitchen cabinets on Craigslist for $200 but want them espresso. It was then distressed to highlight all of the edges and really give it that farmhouse look! Mix the stain until it looks like melted chocolate. What made you decide to stain (my husband thinks the stain would look better, so the grain of the oak comes out more)…?thanks. I’ve read reports where people used a foam brush to apply the stain, but I prefer the sock method. :)Thanks everyone for the awesome, sweet comments! I just finished doing the first coat on my bathroom cabinets! My dad ended up spraying the doors with the satin finish and they look good! I love that they are 42 inches tall, and that I have a ton of them, but HATE the oak. Thanks for all your little tips, they helped a lot! I wipe w/ lint-free cloth. This looks great and surprisingly like even I could do it. I did not read through all your comments, so I hope this is not repetitive. I may give this a go in my bathroom and see how it turns out. I really like the idea of getting a castoff cabinet door from Restore and testing! I will gave to add this to my to do list! I really wouldn't stress about it. I love this!! I just found your tutorial and it's exactly what I'm looking for! It’s a fact of nature – even within the same species, all wood is unique and will vary in color and grain. Here is my post if you would like to take a look and I referred my readers to you for more info:)http://holdtheoffice.com/2013/05/27/how-to-stain-a-table/NicoleHoldtheOffice.com. I also made sure to use a pre-stain wood conditioner, as this is recomended for light, soft woods, like pine. We've been considering purchasing a new vanity, but now that I've read your tutorial, you may have just saved us hundreds of dollars!!!!!! :)Vanessa. I can't wait to try this too!www.woodessence.com/general-finishes-gel-stains-P202?aspx. Here is a link along with a couple references to your blog in the post: http://shortpocketsnumbertwo.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/the-china-cabinet-that-could/Thanks again!! If you have a large kitchen, break it up into manageable chunks over a few weekends. I started with the island just to be sure I could do it correctly and that I could achieve the same results that you did and it turned out beautifully! Thanks for all your help! You're adamant that we should use General Finishes products. Does this stain only work on oak? God bless you! Espresso is one of the easiest stain colours to coordinate with as the undertone tends to be the most neutral and often leans … It already looks incredible in comparison to the "before" – can't wait to put on the next couple coats, change out the hardware, and see the finished product. Glad you mentioned that it works onlaminate, too, as my home is cursed with the stuff. Yay, I just found you via Pinterest! Grrrr…I think I'll have to redo them. Found you through Red Hen Home, oh how I wish I would have found you sooner (long story) anyway,mthanks so much for the awesome tutorial. My husband and I were just talking the other day about what we'd like to do to our kitchen (that has honey oak cabinets. Should I go with JAVA or an antique walnut? DH thought I was crazy, but your pictures convinced him and we are ecstatic with the results. Amazing! I did this in my kitchen and it has held up nicely, except in a couple of spots around the cabinet knobs that get a lot of use. Yuck! This is such a great tutorial and inspiration to finally have the room looking "together." First, you could discover the overall look on a smaller space. I am going to pin this… what a fantastic tutorial. Again, thanks! I used about 1 tbsp per drawer and 1.5-2 tbsp per door. It is really scary to get started for fear of ruining a semi-decent piece of furniture, but man, the way it looks now as the first coat dries… it's totally like a brand new dresser. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions! (precious, huh?). I think you've done some refinishing with paint too right? First I did my son's condo vanity, and now I'm doing my own condo's cabinets. I have wood laminate floors everywhere that were once a beautiful color and now are so dated. I've priced out refacing and new cabinets and just can't stomach several thousand dollars even for just refacing. Can't wait to try your technique. I'm moving to a new place in a little over a month *yay* and something definitely needs to be done to the kitchen cabinets! Good luck, you can do it! I LOVE this idea! Even a year later…Thanks for sharing. *:D*. What do u suggest? I have been following your instructions and I just finished putting the first coat on this evening. REd Oak finished with a dark walnut stain. . Thank you so much for sharing! -On cabinet doors, plan on doing the front and backs. THANK You for posting this!! Just find you on Pinterest. (shiver) I hope I'll have gorgeous photos to share! I personally used satin. Hi Monica! I've started doing this and it ROCKS!! Thank you so much for your detailed post. I love your blog, you know why?, because unlike many bloggers who post on DIY and never give many details (so we constantly have to ask in the comment section where did you buy this or that which is so annoying cos something they dont even answer back and i am thinking why the hell are you blogging?). Just got done with my coffee table. Also, I saw the schedule for drying the stain. As long as the entire dyed area is covered, the wood will stain properly. -Please use this specific gel stain and poly. just started this on my bathroom vanity! . I have a small end table with scratches on top, its a frech table, I only want to cover the very top. (same ugly vanity color that you started) the dark espresso color looks so much classier and more sophisticated. Same stain and all! Let it dry for 24 hours. . Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! I find myself walking around my house finding all things needing a shot of java expresso, thinking 'bout my blonde oak fugly barstools! (I probably over-wiped). Would it be weird to have the silver cabinet/drawer pulls on the cabinets with other components in the oil rubbed bronze? Thanks!! Tip from a former house keeper: If cabinets are uber grimy, such as over kitchen stove use a solution of hot hot water mixedwith oxy-clean. We just got our first coat on, and it looks fantastic! And I didn't hate any of it. Your Blog is PERFECT, i am a new sub.Thanks. I was just about to paint my cabinets in espresso but now I'm going with your method. Hi There! I just pinned this to Pinterest because you did such a great job! If all goes well, I will do our second bath and kitchen. When I went to Wood Crafter to get the gel stain, I walked in the door and sales man ask if he could help me. This means we’re finally moving past the “blonde” stains that became big as IKEA conquered the world. With this trick, I'll be able to redo my kitchen for under $1500!!! You are saving my family so much money with this project. I just got done telling my husband that I HATE our oak cabinets. Thank you for the detailed directions!! wow … it's beautiful! Industrial black pipe Paper Towel Holder Made with 1/2" black pipe. Which also means the wood grains still show through the stain color. Oh my gosh, that looks AMAZING! The sock is much better. I HATE oak, and the home we just bought has nasty honey oak everywhere! I did a similar project in my bathroom, but I sanded the cabinets down to bare wood because I thought that was the only way! Wish I would have used it first. It makes the stain go … Trust it and just go for it. I might just be refinishing my cabinets like this next year. Nervous and excited as this will be his home office!! Started last night and waiting for it to dry. Allow the stain to dry for 4 to 6 hours before applying a second coat, if necessary. We had the oil rubbed bronze on our espresso cabinets in our old house, and it was gorgeous. Can't wait to try this…thanks for the details and the reassurance! Thank you for all of the amazingly useful information!p.s. Stain, finishes, age and exposure to light accentuate those differences. i hope to get it done in december l. Get all the latest DIY and decor posts straight to your inbox, plus gain access to exclusive freebies made just for subscribers! For anyone who is considering this…do NOT hesitate. You had me laughing and excited to stain my bathroom cabinets. I got their last quart of Java gel they said they can't keep it in stock because of Pintrest!!!!! I am going to follow your directions to the T. Thanks for sharing! I pinned it a while ago and just waiting on the time to do it. Best … I'm doing my bathroom right now thanks to you! I just may give the bathrooms another shot. I'm waiting on my Amazon order to be delivered and will be back with pictures in a few weeks , I can't wait to try this in my kitchen with the Georgian Cherry by General finishes! Think cheap hobby lobby antique color. I'm off to stalk you blog now and see what I've been missing :)Brie @ Breezy Pink Daisies, @Lauren, the pulls are from eBay. I just did the first coat of stain on my cabinet doors and drawers. I just stumbled on this tutorial on pinterest and am so happy I did!!! When I went into wood crafters to get my supplies they knew when I walked into the store what I was looking for. I'm in the middle of doing my master vanity and it looks so much better already. Thank you for taking the time to do it! I was thinking about painting white in our kitchen, but with your blog, I may just go dark! Thanks a bunch! red … Excited I found your tutorial on pinterest! When I coated them with poly, it has a shiny finish, even though I used satin, and not gloss. I look forward to those posts! I have been wanting to darken up my oak-colored cabinets since we moved into our house 5 year ago!!! Took all the cabinet off and the drawers out BEFORE I got the stain. Also– how do you think this would work on all laminate kitchen cupboards?? Thanks again!! The front of my cabinets are wood only but not the rest. I cannot wait to try this!! You just saved me a ton of work/time (I hope). This inspired me to do my first DIY project and I. Thank you so much for the tutorial! Looks great!!!! I know now I can do it since you made it look so easy. Thank you so much! I can't wait. It'll all even out–literally. I have been wanting to redo all the cabinets in the house but have been intimidated. I thought to myself "OHHH I can do this!!" If your not painting or refinishing wipe down with orange oil to renew shine and protect the wood. LOVE THIS!!!! I am so excited to get started! I am officially inspired! Salem. I just started my vanity today, wish I had read this again before I began staining I did use a sock, but I wiped off too much. I love the look of your cabinets! Still mustering up the courage to take on my white painted cabinets (which I HATE). "This solid oak table set was refinished using General Finishes Espresso Water Based Wood Stain on the top and Antique White Milk Paint on the base and chairs. It all comes down to undertone. Thank you!! That transformation is amazing! However, oak does have a very dramatic grain of the wood, which can sometimes give even the darkest stain a streaky effect or the look of highlights. Thanks! Hi wow your bathroom came out beautiful. I'm off to the hardware store to see if I can find the stain! Thanks for a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for this tutorial! Thanks!! Thanks!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!! How to Coordinate and Match Wood Stains- Oak, Maple, Cherry and More What makes one wood finish clash with another? Check out my blog at IDreamofPretty.com to follow my journey. I have some bedroom furniture that I would like to update for my university bound son's home away from home. Wish me luck and thank you for such a great tutorial! 946ml. Was planning on painting bathroom cabinets but going to use your method now! , thank you so much Monica love yoyr blog and your vanity. I plan on following it to a tee soon. The casing around the bar needs to be touched up, but that's about it! Pinned this a year ago and I think I'm finally going to take on the task! I hope there will be more coming on your blog, I will be watching and waiting. My first lesson learned is to "make sure you have all of your supplies BEFORE you start taking things apart!" I'm starting in the bathrooms and hopefully completing the kitchen as well. Apply the stain using a bristle brush or soft, cotton cloth. His girlfriend and I now have a glorious relationship all based on the success of staining his cabinets! Thank you for giving me the courage to try something I would not have usually done! The most important thing is that you must buy this specific stain— everything else you can substitute as needed. It's gorgeous! Can you do this same process on painted cabinets? I'm getting ready to rip out the mauve-ish formica, strip the Southwest-y wallpaper and put in new sinks. Or this post. of course the first coat looked, streaked, etc. Would it be different? I am sooo glad I stumbled on your blog (pinterest)! I will link back when I do! I have used it to stain two bathroom vanities, a set of coffee tables, 3 bar stools and a mirror. EEEK!!! Great tutorial and I will follow your blog from now on. This is a great tutorial and I will definitely try this! I'm starting this tomorrow on my home. Can they hold up against a little girl who loves to put stickers on everything? Qty . I am currently doing this and on my second coat! LOVE IT! It’s messy though. Here's my post in case you'd like to see it:http://www.michellelunt.com/2012/03/progress-on-main-floor-bathroom.htmlWarmly, Michelle. and yes our realtor says it's "in" and it "pops" So we're planning on painting them the espresso, which is more $$ but less time. :)But actually, from reading a couple comments above, I got inspired to try it on a desk that I have. Dec 7, 2016 - Explore Theressa Wright's board "Oak stain" on Pinterest. I can't wait to try it in my bathroom. I NEVER leave comments…..however, you made my day! .And answering people's questions. Easy as cheese! Just the tutorial I've been looking for. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 … Whatever. I am in LOVE and can't wait to try this with my own cabinets. Thanks so much for this tutorial. Minwax 227634444 Wood Finish Penetrating Interior Wood Stain, 1/2 pint, Espresso. And how easy is it to touch up spots when the boys take tools to the sides? Hi! What surprised me the most was using the men's sock, brilliant idea! Lockhart. Our house has just 1 bathroom, but it's huge – like 2 bathrooms put together. I really would like to try this. For sure. I just ordered the stain and am going to try it next weekend! 946mL Weathered Oak Alkyd Wood Stain. Best Espresso Wood Stain Similiar Espresso Stain On Oak Keywords – Here are some references to the Espresso Wood Stain, we hope to be able to reference you in building a house or buying home furniture that you always wanted. This is really good info…thanks! The dark Walnut after quite a few coats would not get that rich dark colour I wanted. About Oak Espresso stain. Thanks again for sharing! Inexpensive, a bit of labor, and a whole lot of happiness! A friend sent this to me and am considering in lieu of painting my golden oak cabinets…however, two people in the household are very sensitive to fumes. … I'd love to know how your stained cabinets/drawers are doing now that you've lived with them for 2 years. Thank you so very much!!!!! Apply with a bristle brush. Crossing my fingers that you'll answer back: did you sand between each coat of stain and poly like it said to on the General Finishes cans? Beautiful! 4.2 out of 5 stars 5,402. Step 3: Clean all cabinet frames/drawers/doors and remove them. Varathane Premium Interior Wood Stains are designed to provide deeper, richer, and more natural color for all wood projects. Thank you!! Looks great. I just finished our bathroom and love the results! Minwax has the perfect wood stain colour for every project. The first coat actually looks good. I have a piano I would like to refinish and would love it if it would be this easy. I drove really far (45 miles) to get the specific General Finishes" product. We have 3 small kids and the kitchen has held up great. Changing your furniture from outdated oak to exciting espresso will help it regain its vitality by giving your furniture a modern look. What a simple project. [email protected], So excited I found this! You rock! Do you think this would work on a darker oak? You can see our light fixture in the first picture, and our cabinet pulls are easier to see in the second. -A quart of java gel stain (if you’re doing a kitchen) or a pint of gel stain if it’s for a vanity or smaller project. http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/kitchen-cabinet-makeover, http://www.digging-in.org/2014/01/hallway-bathroom-update/, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151729410893554.1073741830.564248553&type=3Thanks, http://beautifulblathering.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/diy-budget-friendly-kitchen-makeover/, http://thelittledabblerkitchensinkedition.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/before-after-coffee-table-refinishing-project/THANK, http://www.cmongetcrafty.com/2013/03/rehab-diy-hutch-makeover.htmlI, http://www.corpuschristifamily.com/pages/blog_posts?r=49KLSARR7C&send_to=%2Fpages%2FCorpus_Christi_Family_Blog, http://www.generalfinishes.com/sites/default/files/file_downloads/MSDS-Oil-Base-Gel-Stains-020411.pdfSurface, http://www.generalfinishes.com/sites/default/files/file_downloads/Tech-Data-GF-Gel-Stain-&-Topcoat-061810.pdf, http://shortpocketsnumbertwo.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/the-china-cabinet-that-could/Thanks, http://www.michellelunt.com/2012/03/progress-on-main-floor-bathroom.htmlWarmly, http://diymisadventures.blogspot.com/2012/10/bathroom-vanity-oakness-makeover.html, http://dontworrybehappykeeplearning.blogspot.com/2012/08/bathroom-redo.html#, http://redhenhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/zacks-room-oak-to-espresso.html. I think it'll still be a few months, but I can't want to try it! (Can you tell I'm hooked on this process?!) Could I put oil rubbed bronze pulls on the dark cabinets/drawers? I can't wait to start this. We have one shower and it's in the bathroom I want to do this in. Just want to say thanks so much for this blog! Espresso on Oak is available on these door styles: Asher. We both agreed that we'd like the cabinets darker, but were afraid we'd have to totally strip the old cabinets. How to Coordinate and Match Wood Stains- Oak, Maple, Cherry and More. -Don’t over think this project. The piece is custom finished using General Finishes Light Brown Dye and Espresso Water-based Stains and topped with a High Performance Satin for the most beautiful authentically aged look that highlights it’s amazing tiger oak details! I'm adding your blog to my reader right now! I love this! Thanks for sharing. Okay, you convinced me! General Finishes Java Gel Stain is now the #1 selling household wood stain on the internet, and I wouldn't doubt that it's all thanks to you! Can't wait to try this:). The most difficult part was taping off. I've already done the 6+ foot long vanity in the bathroom and it came out AMAZING!!! Aug 5, 2015 - Dark Walnut Stain On Oak | REd Oak finished with a dark walnut stain. THANK YOU!! Can't wait. Wow, this is amazing! For now, this is all I got. Thanks fro sharing, I did this to my coffee tables. I'm not sure I want to do a java stain. Keeping fingers crossed for better luck tomorrow. Step 1: Remove all hardware and put it in a ziploc baggy. I started this project last night and am so excited not to look at all of the hideous oak in our bathroom anymore. I was trying not to over-think it, but I'm starting to worry. Deep chocolate stains add longevity, as dark colors absorb light, making them nearly impervious to sun bleaching, unlike their light-colored counterparts. Thanks so much for the great tutorial! Thanks for the post! Varathane® Premium Wood Stain penetrates up to twice as deep as competitive brands to reveal the beauty of natural wood grain. Must be popular! I found a Canadian company that sells that brand. (mine is not). Thank you, you are so my people. The first coat I used my go to method of using a sponge brush. Any suggestions on how I can substitute. This looks great! Had a disaster of a time staining a table using water-based minwax. Your cabinets look fabulous! I'm trying to gauge if I should dive in & have a major supply of migraine medication on hand or if by any chance the might be "low odor" (which I know is unlikely). Gently wipe the project with a damp rag or sponge. That's the beauty of this method- it's easy to maintain should they get messed up at some point. I guess I just need to wait for it to dry before applying next coat.Also need design input: This furniture has some detail work work that is getting lost with the dark stain. I went online and ordered the GF java from woodessence. Not one issue at all! Best bet is to let it dry longer- humidity, temperature and other factors can affect drying time, so just be patient. I am in the middle of an overhaul of my house. I would like to try this, but I live in Canada and I've never seen this brand, and Amazon won't ship it here. Great tutorial and photos. It is shipping from Saskatchewan, I am hoping to have it by next week and that it will look great when I get it! Uh oh.. amazon doesn't sell the Poly Topcoat anymore. You are far braver than I.Stef at TooMuchToDoSoLittleTime.com, That looks great! Just ordered my stain… excited to try it next weekend . Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! I also want to add that YOU CAN DO THIS. And my trim. Just started this tonight! I would say 1 minute per door and 30 seconds per drawer. Apply to wood for long-lasting, translucent stain. Saved by Steve Henry. I'm using the sock (not the brush) and am being careful to do thin coats. Apply with a soft, cotton cloth. ), –Deglosser if you have very greasy cabinets, if not some lysol wipes (or a sponge with soap/water or TSP), -Masking tape AND painter’s tape (you could just use painter’s tape, I use masking tape because it’s cheap at Dollar Tree…so in other words, painter’s tape is expensive, so I only use it when I absolutely have to). Cider on Alder. I like the results, but your method is stunning. Your directions are fabulous! Excited to try this! I was wondering, would spray on top coat in a satin finish work? I am getting the stain this weekend to start transforming it into my dream bedroom set. Thanks!! Looks great. If so, is there another stain color you would recommend to achieve more of a dark brown look? 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