Can you apply a gel stain over red painted cabinet doors?

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Almond appliances and a dark green marbles floor tile. I am not 100% happy with all the red cabinets so I was wanting to know if I could apply a black gel stain over the paint on just the doors and drawers?

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  1. saaanen says:
    December 24, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    Yes, but the results may not be what you want. And, unless you seal them with something, the gel will scratch off. You’re better off sanding, priming, and painting them.

  2. Wilma F says:
    December 24, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    no, stain should be applied directly to bare wood. You’re going to have to sand the red paint off to apply the stain.

    You could however put black paint over top of the cabinets w/o sanding the old paint off. Just make sure that you know what type of paint was used so you don’t put the wrong kind on. for example: you can’t put latex based paints over top of oil based paints because the latex will bubble up and peel off as it dries.

  3. chevretteg says:
    December 24, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    No,No,No Gel stains are designed for new vinyl products,not wood.Go to your paint store, not wal mart,and get further options.

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