There are a number of ways to refinish kitchen cabinets. Glazing kitchen cabinets is a popular option these days, but one of the best choices traditionally has been to stain your cabinets. Staining cabinets is one of the easiest and most rewarding home do-it-yourself projects. It beautifies and protects the cabinets while requiring very modest effort. In no time, homeowners can have great looking cabinets.

As with painting kitchen cabinets, the first step to staining cabinets is to select the material.