Dear James: We remodeled our kitchen, but we love our stained wood cabinets and some need new doors. How can we match the color and edge detail on the new doors with the old ones? —Ted G. Dear Ted: The detailing and stained natural wood on some older cabinet doors is very attractive. Not replacing them can create a unique kitchen decor. Obviously, having to purchase fewer new cabinets will allow you to spend more on other items. You will probably find the biggest problem is not just matching the tint of the stain and the grain of the wood, but also the gloss of the finish. Once the stain and wood are matched, it’s often best to put a clear topcoat on all the cabinet doors. Brush or roll on a very thin urethane coat. The first step to matching a new cabinet door is finding the same shape, …
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