How long does it take to stain kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>Small to medium-sized cabinetry typically takes <b>three to five days</b>, whereas large cabinetry takes around <b>seven days</b>. The complete process includes:</p><ul><li><p>Removing cabinet doors, drawers, and hardware.</p></li><li><p>Removing the existing stain or paint.</p></li><li><p>Sanding cabinet frames, doors, and drawers.</p></li><li><p>Staining each side of the cabinetry one at a time. You’ll have to wait for the first side to dry before staining the other side.</p></li><li><p>Waiting for the doors, drawers, and frames to dry fully.</p></li><li><p>Reattaching hardware and hinges.</p></li><li><p>Putting the doors and drawers back on the cabinet boxes.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do you have to remove old stain before restaining kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>Yes, remove the old stain on a cabinet before applying a new coat. To do so, clean the cabinet&rsquo;s exterior with soap, water, and a damp cloth. Then, use sandpaper or an electric sander to remove the old finish. This allows the new coat of stain to soak into the wood fully, lasting longer and creating a richer color.</p></div>

Q: What is liquid sandpaper, and does it work on cabinets?

• <div><p>Liquid sandpaper is a solvent used to soften existing layers of paint and make them porous enough that you can effectively apply a new coat of paint. You rub the liquid sandpaper on, wait for it to work, and wipe it off&mdash;no literal sanding is involved. Liquid sandpaper can save time and is helpful if parts of the cabinet are hard to reach with standard sandpaper. However, like paint stripper, liquid sandpaper creates dangerous fumes and must be used with care indoors. And unlike sanding, it can&rsquo;t fix any scratches or dings in your cabinets.</p></div>

Q: Can you use a steam cleaner on laminate cabinets?

• <div><p>No, we don&rsquo;t recommend using a steam cleaner on laminate surfaces, including kitchen cabinets. Steam can affect the structure of laminate cabinets, loosening the layers and causing them to warp. However, you can deep clean your laminate cabinets using other methods, such as soap and water or a vinegar mixture.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance is needed after the cabinets are painted?

• <div><p>Maintaining painted cabinets includes regular cleaning with non-abrasive solutions and avoiding harsh chemicals that may strip paint layers.</p></div>

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Mr. Atkins and his employees listened carefully to what I wanted done. Mr. Atkins and Ryan, his foreman, made suggestions to improve my plan, improve traffic flow in the kitchen, and to make the work more cost effective. I needed my kitchen stripped to the bare walls, new cupboards, counters,...
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They started on time and finished early and on budget. Tidy as can be and personable crew and owner is a great communicator. His follow through from original meeting until the work started was exceptional. The work is beautiful and the one or two very small things I noticed were taken care of...
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Excellent! Mr. Mario Laxo and his team were contacted for his painting services to paint the interior of my home. Mario completed a comprehensive assessment of our home and what needed to be done. One job led to another and another. The work performed is phenomenal! Mario and his team...
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Guliano and his team just finished doing a major remodeling project (kitchen and bathrooms - stripped and completely redesign and build) for our home, and he did a magnificent job. Every job has its challenges, and our beautiful old building, with its concrete walls, “interesting” placement of...
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We could not be happier with the job David did for us. He installed all new cabinet doors and drawers, and he painted them flawlessly. The quality was superb. He was incredibly responsive and professional. He was, by far, the best contractor we've worked with. We definitely recommend him for any...
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Originally this cabin was built to be a part time vacation home, but the remodel brought out the best the cabin has to offer as a full time permenant residence. Mangold Developments (Chad is the owner) was prompt, professional and a pleasure to work with. He paid attention to the details we...
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