I'm starting a kitchen remodel for a repeat customer. They went to Home Depot and saw a set of maple cabs with a "Spice" stain. It's called "Maple Spice"; they also have a "Hickory Spice" (or Posh Spice and Sporty Spice. Just kidding ) Similar stain colors, just different wood. The cabinets will be made of maple ply and solid maple. (Birch ply for the unseen carcasses of course.)
Any ideas on this color stain? Is it available at the retail level? I won't be the one staining it; I have a painter that I use do the finishing for me on bigger projects. Do I have the painter put a clear finish on top of the "Spice"?
I've only had the painter spray clear on other projects for me and I was hoping I could get your expert knowledgeable guidelines so that when I talk to him, he doesn"t (whether purposely or not) steer me in a wrong direction.
Thanks very much for any help and advice.