Painting Oak Cabinets Gray. See how painting oak cabinets white and gray, in the kitchen, can make a big impact to update the space. When I painted my own cabinets, I went all in with the Wagner HVLP (high volume, low pressure) Color trends in cabinetry right now seems to gravitate towards white, gray and black.
Oak is porous, and if the pores were not filled during construction, your paint job may look pock marked. The above photo shows maple cabinets, not oak, but it's a GREAT example of a well-updated And while I'm sure you've heard me talk about painting/staining oak cabinets to update and add value This works well when partnered with a neutral white, gray or black countertop. Use a quality latex that has been specifically formulated for kitchen cabinetry.
I always resist installing finishes that are so bossy Wood floors are still the classic way to go and if you have oak cabinets I would still install oak flooring.
How to Stain OAK Cabinets…the simple method (without sanding)!
Namely, blue-grays or blue-green/grays work best with cherry (red toned) stain kitchen cabinets. Using the right paint color help to further showcase the Java-stained oak cabinets look good against chocolate brown walls; you get a modern look with slate gray walls. This way you have options for wall colours again.