Gray Stained Poplar Cabinets

The general finishes grey wood stain is highly pigmented so one coat of stain is all you need for most applications.

Gray stained poplar cabinets.

Weathered oak by minwax. With a variety of different tones gray kitchen cabinets can skew either warm or cold making it easy to pair with a variety of backsplash designs countertop materials and appliance. Originally the old doors were all maple and at one point in the 80 s my mom had the door facing the living area painted along with along with a lot of of solid wood paneling. Poplar is technically a hardwood but it s one of the softer ones.

In addition to appearing on furniture and decor this favorite neutral color is a popular choice for kitchen cabinetry. I liked that it added a gray finish to the wood in a more subtle way and still allowed the wood grain to show through and look natural. The grain of the wood is still visible on all the samples with one coat. It s my go to stain because of the brown and gray undertones you see once it s applied.

Briarsmoke is my long lost medium stain that i ve been searching years for. It has a slightly blue tint to it but the color is fairly consistent from one wood species to the next. That paint grade classification also means that poplar is not ideal for staining. This kitchen has a lot of wood in it but because the cabinetry color is not a typical wood tone there s enough variation to keep it from appearing.

I used two coats to really enhance the gray color that the stain provided. We also offer kitchen cabinets with a gray stained finish including slate and charcoal. Slate is a medium tone ash gray stain with a cool neutral feel. A light gray stain will give your cabinets character is unexpected and allows you to retain a soft light neutral look that easily works with many design styles finishes materials and colors.

Classic grey stain by minwax was one of my favorite gray stains that i tested. This means it s perfectly suited for a paint application. I have most of my new doors they were about a 100 a piece so they are poplar i guess maybe birch painted repose gray on one side but the other side i want to stain. This stain is a gorgeous color.

Poplar is what we in the paint and stain industry refer to as a paint grade wood. Gray classic wood interior stain classic model 339741 4 48 4 48. See more ideas about kitchen design kitchen remodel home kitchens. Timeless and versatile gray is a go to color for many interior designers and homeowners.

If i had to choose the poplar is my favorite. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Gray stained kitchen cabinets. Charcoal is a slightly darker medium tone stain that can look smoky with variations of dark and light coloring.

General finishes gray gel stain.