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.
Stained white oak kitchen cabinets.
The classic all white kitchen for example wouldn t be what it is without gleaming white 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.
Find out which is better for the grade or type of wood like oak cedar and mahogany.
Oak is widely available in stock kitchen cabinetry which allows for much less expensive kitchen renovation.
Not all roads lead to a crisp kitchen design but painted cabinetry is one that does.
Oak cabinets are durable and can be stained to match a variety of interiors.
This lower price allows you to buy very sturdy yet inexpensive kitchen cabinets in many different styles and colors.
One of the first things we did in our home before we moved in was to paint the cabinets.
Therefore the cabinets for a 10ft by 10ft kitchen with a plain door and stained finish on maple would cost about 5 950 while the same cabinets with a bright white paint finish on maple would cost about 7 000.
Originally published on february 16 2014.
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.
We also had that darned arched top to consider as well which meant it was drinking painting time.
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.
While so many are dreaming of freshly painted cabinets and an all white kitchen stained cabinets everywhere are screaming look at me i see you stained cabinets and i must say i m crushing hard.
We successfully completed this project and painted our oak cabinets white over five years ago to achieve a smooth finish.
For the budget conscious kitchen designer oak is lower in price than maple cherry or birch.
Over time your oak cabinets may get scratched or become discolored or you may decide you want a slightly darker look.
You will also need denatured alcohol a fine grit sanding sponge at least 220.
How to paint oak cabinets and hide the grain.
However all paint colors whites and creams to grays and blues bring a sleek clean finish to the table.
Last updated may 14 2020.