Oak cabinets are durable and can be stained to match a variety of interiors.
Stained white oak kitchen cabinets.
White stained or whitewashed cabinetry has been around a long time but it s getting a fresh look in decidedly more modern spaces such as in this rustic modern beauty.
Not all roads lead to a crisp kitchen design but painted cabinetry is one that does.
Stained cabinets guide compares paint and stain for kitchen and bathroom cabinets including pros cons costs and types like gel stain or white paint.
However all paint colors whites and creams to grays and blues bring a sleek clean finish to the table.
Once you ve decided to stain your cabinets white gather your supplies.
So there was no question i had to take care of the wood grain before i could really start painting.
Over time your oak cabinets may get scratched or become discolored or you may decide you want a slightly darker look.
Find out which is better for the grade or type of wood like oak cedar and mahogany.
This lower price allows you to buy very sturdy yet inexpensive kitchen cabinets in many different styles and colors.
Instead of fresh classic white cabinets to me they look like dated oak cabinets that are trying to hide behind white paint.
You will also need denatured alcohol a fine grit sanding sponge at least 220.
Oak kitchen with arched door style and strong stain colour in this next kitchen the countertop and backsplash were reasonably updated but didn t work well with the strong red of the cabinets.
Don t get me wrong i love painted cabinets.
For the budget conscious kitchen designer oak is lower in price than maple cherry or birch.
When choosing your stain make sure you also pick up a polyurethane finish designed to work with that particular stain going with the same brand name for both products is a good choice or picking a blend that combines the stain and finish.
Depending on the species white stained wood tends to look a bit pink though and if you pair it with yellowish greens the pinkness will be more pronounced.
This was by far the most time intensive part of the whole project but the final finish on my cabinets is flawless so it.
Oak is widely available in stock kitchen cabinetry which allows for much less expensive kitchen renovation.
We also had that darned arched top to consider as well which meant it was drinking painting time.