I am making a set of kitchen cabinets for a friend. He wanted a light wood, so we decided on maple. I bought maple characterized by the lumber yard as #1 common, White. Does anyone have suggestions for an easily applied, durable finish that will minimize yellowing of the wood. I used Minwax wipe-on poly for my kitchen cabinets (cherry), and this worked well, but I’m afraid it would darken the maple too much. I know that Tung oil yellows wood less than linseed oil, so would wipe-on poly over a coat of Tung oil cause less yellowing that the polyurethane alone? I guess that lacquer would also be a good alternative, but I don’t have any type of spraying equipment, and would prefer to stick with a wipe-on or brush on finish.
Thanks
Joe
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For a clear finish,(non-yellowing), use a brush on water based polyurethane.
Have you considered a blond shellac?
Have you considered a blond shellac?..
Not fighting you here.. I'm a nice guy I think....
Kitchen and shellac in a kitchen?? Just me..
If you know better.. Cuss me out.. I do not get mad easy!
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easily applied, durable finish that will minimize yellowing of the wood
You did not specvify waterproof! But seriously, I have used it for cabinet doors before and so long as they not where they will get wet from spills or steam they hold up well enough. Where I had them was a kitchen with a cooktop on an island, not one under a bank of cabinets - don't know as I would have use shellac in that case.1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go 4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
I have used it for cabinet doors before and so long as they not where they will get wet from spills or steam they hold up well enough.
What about them doors under the sink! Big splash guad?? Or ya blame the maid for that? Just funnin ya...
Naaahh, blame the dog.1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go 4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
I'm with Rick on the shellac. It gives the maple some pop and brings out the character of the wood. It's a great BASE coat, but NOT a finish coat in this application. I'm using a water-borne conversion varnish over the shellac on my maple cabinets. It can be brushed but is best sprayed.
Credit where credit is due - this was Jeff Jewett's recommendation. I've done the prototype laundry cabinets this way and am very happy with the results - example posted in this thread:
http://forums.taunton.com/tp-knots/messages?msg=24480
Now, a key component of any significant project is that is should justify a tool purchase. Thus, here is your opportunity to get that spray unit you've always been wanting! I'd highly recommend Jeff's company
http://www.homesteadfinishing.com
Give 'em a call and discuss your situation. Enjoy!
There are brushing lacquers available. My first thought was shellac, but kitchen cabinets will get wet (especially if there are children around), so it's probably not the best choice.
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