What is the best way to refinish cabinets?

Question

We purchaced a house built in the late 70s. Nothing has been done to the original cabinets. B/c they are good quality (and b/c it can get expensive) we are not replacing them, but would like to refinish them. We have no expierence doing this, so any recommendations would be great.

The cabinets are that dark color that was so popular in the late 70s. They only appear to have been stained, no paint.

Thanks!

Answer 1

the best way it to have someone do it for you

Answer 2

I painted mine and they turned out beautiful. I purchased some powder from Lowes that I mixed with water and washed them with it first. It took all of the grease off of the cabinets.