When you're in the process of having your oak cabinets painted, there are many things that may cross your mind in terms of the process and how you want to instruct the professional painting company that you hire to paint your cabinets.
One question that might come to mind is going to come in terms of the color or colors that the oak cabinets can be painted -- more specifically if you'll be able to paint your oak cabinets white.
At Brush & Roll Painting in Omaha, NE, we have been refinishing oak wood cabinets since 1996. We take pride in giving our customers a complete cabinet transformation from golden oak to durable, white cabinets.
Is it possible to paint oak cabinets white?
This Refers Not To Technical Feasibility
The first thing that you should know before we delve into whether you can use white for your oak cabinets is that we are not referring to the possibility from a perspective of being able to do it.
Of course, it's feasible to paint your oak cabinets white -- you can paint your oak cabinets any color under the sun if you want, but the real question is whether it's a good idea -- and we will be getting into that during the course of this article.
It's going to be good for you to know if you should have your professional painting company paint your oak cabinets white.
Things to think about before painting oak cabinets white
What Colors Are Your Cabinets Now?
One thing that you should consider when coming to decide if you can paint your oak cabinets white is to look at the cabinets as they are presently and to see what color they are.
If, for example, they are entirely unpainted -- you're in luck and you can pretty much easily transition to another color such as white.
If the cabinets are a darker color, you should know that it is going to be theoretically possible to paint your cabinets white, but the process to get to that point is going to be a bit more difficult with some more steps.
If it is worth it to you, of course, it is okay for you to have your kitchen cabinets painted white.
What Colors Are Your Appliances?
The next thing that you should think about is the color or colors of your appliances as they presently are and to see if those colors are going to work well with cabinets that are white.
While some might tell you that white will go well with anything, there are many colors that are going to make your white oak cabinets look less than good by contrast.
It's somewhat understandable that if your appliances are white that you should get a white for your oak cabinets that are complimentary to that particular white.
Are Your Floors Wood?
If you find that your floors are wood, you are in luck and you need not look any further in this section -- wood floors work well with white oak cabinets.
If on the other hand you have tiles of certain colors, you're again going to have to look out for and make sure that the colors that they are will not make your white oak cabinets fade out or look an unpleasant yellow by contrast.
What Color Is Your Countertop?
Another area where you should look for contrasting colors is your countertop -- for countertops can be a place where you can find good contrast with your oak cabinets depending on the color.
Choose what makes the most sense for your style and your home
The bottom line is that it's entirely possible to paint your oak cabinets white, but first you must look through the various requirements and make sure that they are met before deciding on it as a color.
If necessary, you can of course get a small paint sample or two and test out how it's going to look on your cabinets before you get a good painting company to paint your cabinets.
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Bill Carlson
Bill is the owner and operator of Brush & Roll Painting. Bill Carlson is a second-generation painter. He grew up working with his father’s painting and restoration company. After graduating from Bennington High School, he served in the US Navy, traveling with the boxing team. While this was a great opportunity to see the world, it also made him realize how much he loved his little world here in Nebraska. He settled back into the painting industry, working with his brother. It wasn’t long before Bill’s entrepreneurial spirit pushed him to start his own business. Always one for a challenge, he longed to prove to himself that he could be as successful on his own as both his dad and brother were.
