We have cherrywood kitchen cabinets with lots of detail in the woodwork. These are custom cabinets built by a local cabinet maker. The applied finish is lacquer. Over the years the finish has deteriorated due to steam and moisture. We'd like to refinish them with polyurethane. However, I understand that polyurethane will not bond properly to lacquer.
- Is it possible to restore the appearance of the wood where its stained with moisture marks?
- Can the lacquer be stripped?
- As a last resort, can the cabinets be painted?