[TroyB]

Hello, I am painting my oak kitchen cabinets a shade of green. I'm wondering what is the best paint to use at Lowe's? It has to be Lowe's because I get money added to a credit card that I can use there from my job. I'm also debating between oil and latex. Thanks.

 

[TroyB]

OH LORD. Another set of oak cabinets bite the dust.

Have to go with what is currently in style according to my wife and Pinterest!

 

[TroyB]

I don't know, I've always disliked the heavy grain of Oak. If the cabinets were maple, I might consider leaving the natural wood. I'm also replacing a couple door fronts with glass and even adding a chalk board on the side of one boxes. It will have a very modern look to it. If styles change, I'll be doing something else later on...

 

[TroyB]

You do realize the heavy grain will show through paint as well unless extra steps are taken to fill it. I'm working on a set of oak cabinets now that are getting grain filled, painted and glazed. There are a few different ways to fill the grain, but just paint won't do it. Btw, I don't like oak either.

Now you have me confused. The cabinets have a very smooth, gloss finish with a heavy grain pattern. I plan on using a deglosser, primer, and a good paint. What is going to show through?

 

[TroyB]

This is what I've got:

 

[TroyB]

I think I have what I want in mind. Thanks for all the advice, I'll post pictures after I am done.