I have beat up kitchen cabinets in a house that I am rehabbing that I am told are made out of maple. There was some mold attached to the outside of the cabinets that appears to clean up reasonably well with soap and water. I refinished one beat up end table with water damage several years ago, and it turned out well, but that is the extent of my experience. Someone told me that I should strip the stain, and go from there. As best I can tell, the cabinets were painted (I don't see much wood grain). They are mostly medium brown although there does appear to be streaks of darker brown.
I don't know where to start, but if I can refinish or restain the cabinets, I would prefer that to the expense of new cabinets. Any help as to whether I can restore the cabinets and, if so, how to do so would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
JD