I originally picked out a mahogany gel stain. The gel kept it from dripping, but I just couldn't get it as dark as I wanted it. So I went back to Lowes and picked up the Bombay Mahogany, which is much darker. I loved it!
Final Mix:
1 coat gel stain MinWax Mahogany
2 coats MinWax stain/polyurethane mix Bombay Mahogany
1 coat MinWax clear satin polyurethane
You end up with a nice dark colored wood with red undertones.
I'm really happy with how they turned out!If you haven't already watched it:
Video of Cabinet Staining & Wall Cabinet Mounting
Bombay Mahogany is the same stain I used on our dining room set! Yay for good taste. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, that explains why I love your dining room table!
ReplyDeleteI like it! Dark mahogany trim and crown moldings seem to be gaining popularity. Too many people want to paint everything white.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like to try the Bombay mahogany. It doesn't look to have quite as much red undertone as regular mahogany. Your cabinets look very nice.
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