If you are giving a wood cabinet a makeover, it is not recommended to sand and re-stain wood cabinets. This is because if the wood is thoroughly sealed, it will not absorb new stain very well. This will result in a blotchy finish. If you are simply applying a new clear coat, remove all exterior hardware and clean the cabinet and drawers by buffing with very fine steel wool. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-28Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-28Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-28Bullet2.jpg\/aid5058633-v4-728px-Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-28Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Wipe away all the dust and follow the same procedure as painting metal cabinets. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b5\/Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-28Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-28Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b5\/Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-28Bullet3.jpg\/aid5058633-v4-728px-Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-28Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Wood can be made over the same way as metal when painting or using contact paper. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-29Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-29Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/02\/Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-29Bullet1.jpg\/aid5058633-v4-728px-Give-a-File-Cabinet-a-Makeover-Step-29Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} White, black or gray are common choices. Paint one thin coat of the base color that just covers the surface and let it dry until tacky to the touch. This requires two contrasting paint colors and must be brushed. Acrylic paint works best. Let the base coat show through in streaks by completely brushing out the top coat of paint. Use your own judgment on how much base you want to show through. Sometimes, since the base coat is tacky when applying the top coat, the different phases of drying will create a wrinkled or distressed appearance of an antique piece of furniture. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before replacing the hardware and using the cabinet.
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One-sentence summary -- Do not sand and re-stain wood cabinets. Use a "primer" sheet of solid white contact paper so the grain will not show through your final pattern. Choose a base color to contrast with the top coat. Apply a thin coat of the top coat color over the tacky base coat.

If you are in a noisy setting, now is your chance to get people's attention. You can do so with a carefully rehearsed shout, a clinking of a glass or an exclamation like, "Give me a thumbs up if you can hear me in the back." . Start with a friendly and sincere tone. Answer the question, "Why are we all here?" Feel free to start with a quick, funny anecdote to set the mood. Recognize anyone who helped put on the event. If the producers of the event want to identify big donors, now is the time to sincerely thank them. From the time you start presenting until the event finishes, you should be in good humor and have a smile.
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Call the event to order. Welcome the audience Introduce yourself. Introduce the people who put the event on. Smile.