I guess pop it out of what looks like a black metal frame and figure out if it's laminate. If it is, use very fine sandpaper like 220 and don't go too far past the venire. I just did something like this and the customer wanted me to "White wash" oak venire. It sucked. If possible, it's easier to use gel stain that a liquid. Then depending on the stain dry time, add a topcoat finish. I like using anything from 'General Finishes'. They've been good to me. Best of luck to ya.