Everyone wants to paint their golden oak cabinets. I replaced my doors and drawers, and painted the existing cabinet boxes. I was able to get a super smooth finish by filling the grain using Aqua Coat White Cabinet Grain Filler before priming and painting.

Products used:

Aqua Coat white cabinet grain filler: https://amzn.to/4axa8s0
Oil based primer: https://amzn.to/3VW9z6K
Behr cabinet and trim paint from home depot
Purdy White Dove 1/4" roller: https://amzn.to/3U9P6Kl
Zip walls for dust containment: https://amzn.to/46wkpUr