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Can I paint Maple Cabinets and not show the grain?
I have done some cabinet shopping and noticed that there are White Maple Cabinets that appear to show now grain in the paint job. Is there a veneer over thee maple wood? The reason I ask is I am planning on purchasing unpainted maple cabinets and would like to paint them on my own. I plan on using self leveling paint etc. I think if I go with the White paint and the grain shows through it will look unprofessional, like I just slapped some white paint over my old cabinets. If the grain will show through I may just have some made or purchase the ones I see in the store.
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Maple has subtle grain patterns, especially in comparison to other woods (e.g. oak) so they're one of the best woods to paint over. If the grains on maple cabinets are showing through the paint, chances are the wood wasn't primed before painting or it needs an extra coat. It might also not have been painted at all, just bleached.
If you're painting your own cabinets and want it done right the first time, make sure you sand and prime them first before adding your first coat of paint. If the grains still show, add another coat of white paint, but make sure the first coat is completely dry before doing it. This will ensure a completely opaque finish.
On a side note: When it comes to painted cabinet doors, you will (over time) see thin cracks over where the rail and stiles have been joint/mitred. This is normal and is characteristic to painted wooden doors, due to the wood naturally expanding and contracting.
Hope this helps!
Source(s): Kitchen Designer - Anonymous5 years ago
I did exactly this with my medium oak cabinets. Actually - I had it done. I was surprised at how much I liked the look. The grain was still visible, but not prominent. I would be very leery about anything involving a skim coat on your cabinets. Spackle isn't strong enough, and wood filler would be extremely hard to deal with. If you get to that point, you may need to turn to refacing.
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