# How to Remove Colored Wood Stain From Kitchen Cabinets
There are a number of different approaches that may be taken to remove color stain from kitchen cabinets. Sanding is not a method recommended, as you may scratch or alter the original design. Stripping the cabinets using chemicals is most effective, although this method must be approached with care as the chemical can be toxic to the skin and the fumes hazardous. However, with the proper preparation and safety measures, removing color stain from cabinets can be done without great difficulty.
Things You'll Need
- Protective clothing
- Gloves
- Safety goggles
- Paintbrush
- Liquid solvent remover (alcohol/lacquer thinner or refinishing solution)
- Steel wool, grade 00 on hardwoods and 000 on softwoods
- Rags
- Denatured alcohol
Instructions
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Prepare yourself with protective clothing, safety glasses and gloves. Brush the liquid solvent remover onto a small area of the wood.
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Work the stripper into the color stain using steel wool. Choose a steel wool grade appropriate to the type of wood used in the cabinets, 00 on hardwoods and 000 on softwoods.
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Wipe the liquid solvent from the wood with a rag before it is allowed to dry.
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Continue to repeat the first three steps, working on small areas, until the color stain is completely removed from the cabinets.
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Once the color stain is gone, wipe down the cabinets with denatured alcohol to remove all residue.
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