Kitchen cabinets need a tough paint.
The paint you pick for your wood kitchen cabinets needs to be able to stand up to sudden changes in temperature and humidity as well as to being splashed with water and other substances. Which ever one you choose, make sure to prepare the cabinets by cleaning, sanding and degreasing first.
Types
Pick an oil-based or waterborne acrylic enamel paint. Apply a top grade primer first.
Benefits
Oil-based paints have the best adhesion properties. The finish will be hard and durable. Waterborne acrylic enamel paint has the same hardening properties without any odor. It also dries fast and cleans up with soap and water.
Problems
Oil-based paints have a heavy odor, and you need to use a solvent for the cleanup. It also takes a long time to dry and cure. The main problem with water-based acrylics is the fact that it is hard, though not impossible, to get a smooth finish.
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