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Oak Cabinet Specialists

Transform Your Dated Oak Cabinets Into Modern Masterpieces

Tired of honey oak? We specialize in refinishing 1990s and 2000s oak cabinets with professional grain filling for a flawless, modern finish. Serving Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, and all of Indianapolis.

  • Professional grain filling for smooth finish
  • No visible oak grain through paint
  • 5-year warranty on all oak refinishing
Before: Dated honey oak kitchen cabinetsBefore
After: Beautiful white painted cabinetsAfter

The Oak Cabinet Problem

Millions of homes built in the 1990s and 2000s feature honey oak cabinets. While they were popular then, they now feel dated and can make your entire kitchen look old.

Orange Undertones

Honey oak's orange-yellow tones clash with modern gray and white color schemes.

Heavy Grain Pattern

Oak's prominent grain creates a busy look that feels dated in today's cleaner aesthetic.

Lowered Home Value

Real estate agents report that dated oak cabinets can reduce buyer interest and offers.

Our Oak Cabinet Refinishing Process

We've perfected a 7-step process specifically for oak cabinets that eliminates grain show-through.

1
Deep Cleaning

Remove decades of grease and grime buildup

2
Sanding

Open the grain for optimal filler adhesion

3
Grain Filling

Apply professional-grade grain filler

4
Sand Smooth

Sand to a perfectly flat surface

5
Second Fill

Apply additional filler if needed

6
Prime

High-adhesion primer for durability

7
Paint

Multiple coats of premium cabinet paint

Oak Cabinet Refinishing Pricing

Transparent pricing for Indianapolis oak cabinet refinishing projects.

Small Kitchen

10-15 cabinet doors

$4,500 - $5,500
  • Full grain filling
  • Premium paint
  • 5-year warranty
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Average Kitchen

20-30 cabinet doors

$5,500 - $7,500
  • Full grain filling
  • Premium paint
  • New hardware included
  • 5-year warranty
Large Kitchen

35+ cabinet doors

$7,500 - $9,500
  • Full grain filling
  • Premium paint
  • Designer hardware
  • 5-year warranty
“Our 1998 oak cabinets looked terrible. We got quotes for new cabinets ($28,000!) but CabinetPro transformed them for a fraction of the cost. You cannot see any grain through the paint - they look brand new. Best home improvement decision we've made.”
Jennifer & Mark T.
Carmel, IN

Oak Cabinet Refinishing FAQs

Can you paint over oak cabinets without the grain showing?

Yes! Our professional grain filling process ensures a completely smooth finish. We use specialized grain filler and multiple sanding steps to eliminate the oak grain texture before painting, giving you a factory-smooth finish.

How much does oak cabinet refinishing cost in Indianapolis?

Oak cabinet refinishing typically costs $4,500-$9,000 for an average Indianapolis kitchen, including grain filling. This is 20-25% more than standard cabinets due to the extra grain filling work, but still 80% less than replacement.

How long does oak cabinet refinishing take?

Oak cabinets take 5-7 days due to the additional grain filling steps. We apply grain filler, let it cure, sand smooth, then repeat before primer and paint coats.

What colors work best for refinished oak cabinets?

White and light gray are most popular as they provide the biggest transformation from honey oak. Navy blue, sage green, and charcoal are also excellent choices that completely modernize oak cabinets.

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