How to Varnish Kitchen Cabinets
Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver or screw gun
- Bucket
- Drop cloths or newspaper
- Tape
- Saw horses, buckets and 2-by-4s
- Sanding sponge
- Vacuum
- Dust brush
- Tack cloths
- Acrylic varnish
- 220-grit sandpaper
- Good-quality brush
Remove the cabinet doors, drawers and hardware with a screwdriver or screw gun. Put hinges, knobs and screws in a bucket so they don't get misplaced.
Set up a work area, such as boards laid across saw horses or 5-gallon buckets, for the doors and drawers. Choose a dust-free, warm place such as a garage or basement.
Protect the floor and counter tops below the kitchen cabinet boxes with drop cloths or newspaper taped down to hold it in place.
Vacuum or brush away the sanding dust, then wipe all surfaces down with a tack cloth to remove every last bit of dust.
Apply a coat of acrylic varnish with a high-quality 2- or 3-inch brush. Allow it to dry for at least four hours, then sand it lightly with a sanding sponge or 220-grit sandpaper. Remove the dust with the tack cloth.
Apply at least two more coats of varnish to the cabinets, always brushing with the grain of the wood instead of across it. If you sanded and dusted thoroughly after the first coat, you may not have to sand between subsequent coats. Work in a strong light and run your hand over the surface to feel for rough spots.
Allow the cabinet doors to dry for about 24 hours before hanging them; the varnish will be slightly soft and you risk scratching the finish if you handle the doors too soon.
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