The Cabinet Doors and Drawers Refinished

                         The Shasta Cabinet Doors Before / During Sanding

                                                   First Coat of Shellac

Interior of a Cabinet Door Before

and

After 4 Coats of Amber Shellac

Below

Here is where they wait patiently for the rest of the interior to be completed

 so that they can be installed. 

Back in their places with bright shiny faces....

Cabinet Prep Primer

Step #1

On a sunny day, remove all cabinet doors and drawers.

Place on sawhorses in a well ventilated area.

Enjoy the Sunshine. Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

Step #2

Remove all cabinet hardware - hinges, handles, door closers, etc.

Place in freezer bags and mark WELL.

Store in a safe place.

A place you will be able to remember a month from now.

Pat self on back for being *so* organized.

A month from now you will be so happy with your organized self.

Step #3

Sand, Sand, Sand.

Depending on your grease / filth / goober level...

Start sanding with a lower grit sandpaper.

Not so low that you gouge the wood. 

Generally speaking - a 60 grit is TOO low, and a 240 is too high.

In my world anyway.

Somewhere between the two is a good starting point.

Then move up to a higher grit.

Sand, Sand, Sand.

You should end up with wood that is very smooth to the touch.

Don't forget to enjoy the sunshine.

Ahhhhhhhhhh.

Step #4

You are now completely covered in dust.

Remember - your skin is your largest organ.

Go take a shower.

Be happy knowing you are now ready for the next stage:

Applying Shellac.

To Be Continued...