Bleaching is the only option to lighten the oak.

Lighten wood cabinets. Use a remover to get rid of the lacquer in the cabinets’ surfaces and strip off the finish on them if there are extra. Bleaching the wood use bleach after your wood has been stripped. Steel wool is a viable option to lighten wood without sanding.

Start by dampening your 0000 steel wool in warm water. Keep the brush in motion so an excess amount of wood stain doesn’t settle in one spot. Apply the layer of household bleach.

It will look even nicer if you put this wood polish on it. Painting kitchen cabinets and brick lighten up a. Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.

Thoroughly clean your cherry cabinets and wipe down dirt and grease. Consider painting the kitchen a lighter color, adding more lights or adding a skylight or window. Continue coating the wooden surface.

Remove cabinets drawers and doors. Use vinegar to lighten dark wood stain. Used boiled linseed oil on dark wood stain.

The first thing you will be doing is to take off all the doors of the cabinet. Work from the top edge of the cabinet and move down with your stroke. Run the steel wool along the grain of your wood to avoid.