Bathroom cabinets
Bathroom style
Wood types
Finish
Molding & accents
Planning
While selecting a finish for your bathroom cabinet, you should keep in mind the qualities of the finish, like it should be heat catalyzed, High solids sealers to protect the wood, Hand-rubbed stains with toners which help to combine stains in woods with natural color variations, Ultra Violet Inhibitors to prevent over exposure to damaging light If you want to let the natural beauty of the wood come through, use a clear finish. Apply a wood sealer first and then two coat of the finish. Sanding between coats will ensure a professional finish. If you are using a high quality factory finish, your cabinets will never need re-finishing. They will develop a patina that cannot be expected from cabinets finished in the old ways. Old style lacquer finishes do not resist moisture well.
If you want a long-lasting, durable and easy-to-clean finish, then paint your cabinets with high-quality oil enamel applied over a coat of oil primer, which is a traditional method of painting kitchen cabinets. If you plan to stain your cabinets, apply one or two coats of stain, let it dry and then apply two coats of the clear finish of your choice. And if you prefer the natural beauty of the wood use a clear finish after applying a wood sealer.