Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Aug 10, 2012 5:44 pm Hi just wanting some advise on my kitchen which went in yesterday, it is oak stain in wenge. The inside panels of the doors and draws seem to be very patchy, the veneer panels were stained prior to doors and seem much darker and even, I am unsure how they get stained but it almost looks like they have been wiped on and parts missed or not enough put on. The kitchen I was going for is below and there is no inconsistency's like mine. I am meeting with the cabinet maker on site on Monday and get the feeling I am going to be told it is the timber etc. etc. but I am really disappointed Sorry the lighting wasn't to good! 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Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 4Aug 11, 2012 8:58 am I totally agree with cabinetmate. It looks like the stain has been wipped on instead of sprayed on. I wouldnt accept it. Stand you ground and ask him to do it again. Are you doors as flat as they show in the photo? There doesnt seem to be any sheen to them at all. The example photos doors have a much better sheen to them. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 5Aug 11, 2012 9:50 am Yes the door panels are flat, no curves at all, they are the shaker profile so middle panel set back, I believe they were stained once and that is all, I would have though they would apply a clear coat over the top to seal? It defiantly looks like it has been wiped on as you can see marks where it has been wiped, I would have though it would be sprayed on but I don't really know, I know timber isn't as common these days but they were huge years ago so surely they know what they should do to stain them. I will be standing my ground as this cost a lot extra and when I seen it I would have cried! Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 6Aug 11, 2012 12:20 pm When I say flat I am talking about the gloss level. Yours look very flat/no sheen Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 8Aug 11, 2012 5:28 pm Mac25 Sorry, yes they are flat not much shine to them Did you want it like that? Its very different to the other picture you posted. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 9Aug 12, 2012 3:10 pm I wanted exactly like the picture, it was just what stain colour to go with, I didn't ask how they do it, how many coats, I just assumed it was stained and we agreed to one coat as dark enough but I guess I though they would clear coat it with something but don't think they did! Meeting with them tomorrow just don't know if everyone does it different to make them clear coat/polish the lot, that would require taking it all out wouldn't it? I am thinking kick rails would all need to be done as well?? Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 11Aug 12, 2012 8:35 pm It looks like it has been stained by someone with no idea. The stain should have been applied with a spray guy and then 2-3 coats of clear. The stain should be alot more even than that and it should have a nice glossy look to it. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 12Aug 12, 2012 8:42 pm I was thinking the same, should not see any brush marks on timber, surely it isn't new to them they have been around a long time. Hopefully get a result tomorrow about what they going to do to fix. Can you advise if these should be replaced or can they sand back, and redo? I would think kitchen needs to come out for it to be sprayed, what a nightmare..... My husband is going to meet them so he won't back down. Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 13Aug 13, 2012 8:14 am Mac25 I was thinking the same, should not see any brush marks on timber, surely it isn't new to them they have been around a long time. Hopefully get a result tomorrow about what they going to do to fix. Can you advise if these should be replaced or can they sand back, and redo? I would think kitchen needs to come out for it to be sprayed, what a nightmare..... My husband is going to meet them so he won't back down. They can be sanded back and then restained but its a huge job. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 17Aug 13, 2012 5:58 pm Ok we meet with lady from cabinetmakers, I have been told that the stain was sprayed on then wiped off, then 2 coats of clear satin on top, they are going to confirm this and get boss out to have a look! Re: Timber Kitchen Staining - Is this okay? 19Aug 13, 2012 7:32 pm Mac25 Ok we meet with lady from cabinetmakers, I have been told that the stain was sprayed on then wiped off, then 2 coats of clear satin on top, they are going to confirm this and get boss out to have a look! Either way its still a bad job. The sanding is poor, the staining is poor and it looks like they have used a matt or satin top coat. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Hi, I have an area of zincalume cladding encasing a number of external downpipes. 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