Oak s naturally neutral color goes with nearly any decor and its uncommon grain patterns lend it a quiet dignity.
Which is better maple or oak cabinets.
Hard maple cabinets and doors are heavier than a comparable red oak door.
Because the widespread of the oak trees maple wood can be a little more expensive.
If you want straight lines for your cabinets then use maple.
Red oak with its coarse flame pattern hides scratches better.
Maple is less porous than oak which makes it slightly more susceptible to dents and scratches.
Oak cabinets are associated with an older outdated style but new finishes and the lower price point have given this wood species a modest uptick in popularity.
Red oak doors produce a duller clunk sound.
Because of its consistency maple also does not absorb stain as well as oak.
High quality solid oak cabinets never really go out of style.
The graining is busier than maple and often has a bit of a 3d effect that shows though paint.
Oak has a more curved and swirled grain pattern.
Finishes oak was traditionally stained but new paint finishes allow the the distinctive grain to be featured in an updated look.
Reasonable price oak is moderately priced and less expensive than maple or cherry.
Oak is a more durable wood type than maple.
Although they are both hardwood types maple is less resistant to damage than oak.
As a species oak has an open grain that takes stain well.
Maple is harder it has a tighter grain with less pattern and can be splotchy looking if you try to stain it too dark.