Oak Kitchen Cabinets

   Oak kitchen cabinets stand out for their unique luster and beauty. A traditional oak cabinet projects a clear basic glaze and helps to brighten up any room and hence is the favorite of contractors. Traditional oak kitchen cabinets are unique for its strong grain, knotting and beautiful texture. Oak is a durable hardwood commonly grown in North America. Oak kitchen cabinets are affordable due to the abundance of the wood and an average one costs around $3000. A prominent feature of oak hardwood is the lasting quality and hence is very popular. The classical honey cathedral oak cabinet never fades from style.

   The open grained oak hardwood is very strong and the color ranges from white to salmon pink. The natural texture is coarse with straight grained wood. Different oaks can have variations in grains, knots and color. Some oaks possess colorful streaks of gold, black and green mineral deposits and are beautiful to behold. Oak kitchen cabinets are finished in a long 11 stepped process. The flame shaped patterns of grains are wonderfully enhanced when the finishing coat is applied. Since cabinets set the tone of any kitchen, oak kitchen cabinet is a perfect choice.

   You should keep a few distinctive features of oak kitchen cabinets in your mind. Firstly, oak is attractive only due to the presence of grains. Oak grains are visible even after staining with a desired color. This is an added advantage compared to other hardwoods. Even with a dark and rich stain, the distinctive feature of the grain is retained and hence is a favorite with cabinet builders. Secondly, oak kitchen cabinets are extremely durable and can withstand high temperatures of heat and steam. However for continuous use and retaining of tenure, good sealing is advised. Thirdly, oak is versatile. Fourthly, the resale value of oak cabinets is much higher. These cabinets last for generations and their appeal is retained. Lastly, like any other hardwood, oak kitchen cabinets are costly.

   There are two varieties of oak hardwood, namely red oak and white oak. White oak is heavier and harder than red oak. Red oak, opposite to what the name implies, comes in white shades and light to dark reddish brown shades. Red oak contains less grain patterns compared to white oak. The greatest advantage of oak kitchen cabinets is that they can be sanded, cleaned and refinished as per need and the luster of the wood remains the same.