My most popular post by far has been how to paint your cabinets like a professional as a result i have gotten a lot of questions specifically about how to paint oak cabinets.
Painting oak cabinets off white.
Tired of old oak cabinets.
How to paint oak cabinets.
One way to change the look of your kitchen is to paint wooden cabinets.
Many people like the colonial or country kitchen style of white or cream colored cabinets.
Originally published on february 16 2014.
Painting our oak cabinets white is one of the most worthwhile diy projects i have ever tackled.
You can paint the oak cabinets and the laminate ends provided you do the prep work necessary for a good finish.
Today i m going to share my updated tutorial for how to paint oak cabinets and hide the grain.
A creamy or antique white is a great neutral choice that will look good on cabinets in most kitchen spaces.
Painting kitchen cabinets is hugely satisfying and if you go white or off white it will instantly brighten your space adding a more updated look to even the most outdated of cabinet styles which would be cathedral or arched with exposed hinges.
Last updated may 14 2020.
Seriously one of the very best.
How to paint oak cabinets and hide the grain.
Oak has a strong deep grain and unique pattern that shows even after it has been painted.
We successfully completed this project and painted our oak cabinets white over five years ago to achieve a smooth finish.
Then use a fine grade of sandpaper to lightly scuff up the oak and laminate surfaces.
If cabinets feel very old and outdated use faux finishes to enhance this look in a cool way.
The solution to creating a smoother.
It certainly isn t the flashiest project i have done and it wasn t the fastest by a long shot.
Cabinets can be prepared and painted within 1 to.
Antique white kitchen cabinets can create a dreamy vibe in your kitchen and are a great way to calm a usually hectic space.