The Best Way to Modernize your Kitchen with Oak Cabinets

Make your kitchen look like it’s straight out of a home makeover magazine with the modern, high-end, yet affordable maintenance of oak cabinets.

All oak is not created equal but will always bleed!

Naturally occurring tannings will pull to the surface if sanding. Oaks that bleed more need treatment with a tannin blocking primer before sanding. Primers can help block out or separate these dark or orange-colored compounds that would otherwise seep through paint. You'll have to use multiple layers if they're not dealt with, so be careful not to overdo it!

Oak is quite grainy if you’re looking for a solid look

Oak is a distinct looking wood in its conspicuous grain pattern and a widely popular choice of hardwood for previous kitchen cabinet designs. Modern homeowners in the Holly-Springs and Cary NC area prefer a more distinct and natural look to their cabinets, but with less grain. The modern look is all about character, not too much of it, just enough to make your kitchen cabinets feel warm and welcoming. Modern homeowners want their cabinetry to reflect the natural elements that surround them.

The most important thing to do when working on oak cabinets is to make sure that you are doing the job professionally and appropriately. Oak is a solid hardwood that will expand and contract with the temperature and humidity of your home throughout the year. This means taking the time to get cabinet repair and painting done properly, as well as understanding how different products can be used on wood to achieve the desired final look.

Professional Cabinet Painting By A La Carte

Painting oak kitchen cabinets properly can make a huge difference in their visual appeal and longevity. If you’ve been tempted to paint your oak kitchen cabinets at home, don’t do it without good assurance. There are many factors that can affect the outcome of a paint job, and if you don’t think you have the skills or experience to be successful, hire a professional.

While you won’t completely be able to remove all the grain from your oak cabinets, hiring a professional cabinet painter such as A La Carte, we can provide estimates and advice on how best to treat, restore, and maintain your kitchen’s oak cabinets and surfaces!

Your dream kitchen is waiting to be brought to life with the right combination of properly maintained oak cabinets, fixtures, and an awesome repainting. We do color consultations as well as carpentry services in Raleigh, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, and Morrisville—so make it happen by booking an estimate with A La Carte Painting today!⁣⁣