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Its true! Just make sure that they're very well cleaned first!! Have fun!
"Chalk paint" is made from pigments from the earth and is low/no VOC. If you are chemical/scent sensitive or there is a baby or toddler in the house, this is much safer to use than latex paint. Cabinets painted with latex will have a strong odor for several months. I use and recommend Heirloom Traditions products. Use code DSD to get 10% off at www.HeirloomTraditionsPaint.com
lt IS very flat. The line that I use has 3 levels of sealers in matte, semi-gloss, and gloss. With kitchen cabinets being exposed to handprints, food debris, grease, etc., I would definitely use gloss sealant and at least 2 coats. The other advantage to chalk based paint besides the lower prep work is that it has very little if any odor. Latex smells for months.
you may get away with not sanding but definitely should prep by cleaning. Krud Cutter is a spray that comes in a red container, it works well to degrease and clean cabinets.