Refinishing laquered kitchen cabinets with glazing

[chefhayley]

I have light wood cabinets (pickled I think), with a laquer finish that has not held up over the 10 years. I would like to use stain to glaze over the pickled wood. I know I need to lightly sand the surface of the wood before applying the stain. Then I'll wipe most of the stain off. After that????????????????? I've heard from a prof. painter that I cannot use polyurethane over previously laquered cabinets. I don't want to use laquer again. Any suggestions??????

[sao95]

if you sand them down to get the lacquer off, then you can use polyurethane, i have to wonder what kind of lacquer was used, usually if it's sprayed on it'll hold up just fine, if your looking for durable buy the stuff they use for gym floors, there is something called diamond something that will hold up against anything, menards carries it. But polyurethane til your hearts content if you sand the lacquer off, which is the only way you'll get the wood to accept the new stain. Or check into "Helmsman" it's a spar-urethane, made for outdoor use, boats and what not, used for entry doors alot, has a nice appearance, similar to lacquer, but more durable......

[chefhayley]

Thanks for the advice!