What is the best paint to use on my wooden kitchen cabinets?

Wanda hood
by Wanda hood
I want to paint my kitchen cabinets but I'm not sure what kind of paint to use. I painted a desk a few months ago and the drawers stick and books and papers left on the desk stick also. I want something durable and easy to clean.
  10 answers
  • Joyce Joyce on Jul 17, 2015
    I just redid my kitchen cabinets with Kilz2 latex primer and Sherwin Williams latex self leveling paint designed for kitchen cabinets. I am very happy with the results, it's very durable, and does not stick. I had to use 2 coats of kilz2 because my cabinets are the ones with the pinkish finish, and it bled through a little. The difference is amazing. it looks like a new kitchen.
  • Diena Cameron Diena Cameron on Jul 17, 2015
    Hi, i have not used this paint yet but did order some. It's called Country Chic, it's the brand and then the new paint they came out with is called Decor. You supposedly don't have to sand or prime and it's low VOC and the paint is really durable and cleans up beautifully. Hope this helps. I just ordered some of they're regular paint for a chest. It's on the web at Country Chic. com
  • Poppies Paint Powder Poppies Paint Powder on Jul 18, 2015
    Hi Wanda, I recommend Poppies Paint Powder. You simply add it to your latex paint and it turns it into paint for chalk painting. Chalk Painting will eliminate a bunch of the prep work. Another huge advantage to using Poppie's is that you can mix it with any color or brand latex paint. www.poppiespaintpowder.com.
  • JulieArt JulieArt on Jul 18, 2015
    prep work is very important! Clean the grease off with krud kutter and rinse really well with alcohol. Use a good primer then a good quality latex paint. Benjamin Moore has a hybrid paint called Advantage as does the Sherwin Williams post above. Chalk paint is wonderful for furniture but not for kitchens. It is too soft.
  • Linda Couckuyt Linda Couckuyt on Jul 18, 2015
    I've used the Benjamin Moore Advantage mentioned by JulieArt and found it to be amazing. I cleaned the surface first but did not do any special cleaning and the finish was great. I get a lot of compliments on it. I imagine if you go the extra mile with the cleaning as mentioned, it will be even more amazing. This was the first project I used this paint on and I could feel the difference, not only with it flowing on but also in the look.
  • Teri Broberg Teri Broberg on Jul 18, 2015
    I chalk painted mine in CeCe Caldwells chalk and clay paint. The only prep work I did was to clean. My neighbor is doing hers the old fashioned way. I have been watching her sand and prime for weeks. She thinks she won't be finished until the end of summer. I don't think the chalk paint is too soft. I have painted all my windows and trim as well with the same paint, and it has held up to the elements. Chalk paint is a real time saver. I chose a non-yellowing sealer called AFM Safecoat Polyureseal which worked fine, but my waxed furniture gets wet all the time and has held up, so I think a wax coat can also work. Good luck with your project.
  • Arlene Arlene on Jul 18, 2015
    Hi I just did mine with General Finishes Milk Paint, love it, no priming needed
  • Debbie motley Debbie motley on Jul 18, 2015
    I painted my wood kitchen cabinets black with paint esp. for cabinets at Lowes. Sales lady said it would cover in one coat! NOT! About 3 coats but looks great now. It has been about 8 months ago, still looks good.
  • Parle Parle on Jul 18, 2015
    Sherwin-Williams is the only paint I use for cabinets and trim. Super durable, high quality , friendly and knowledgeable staff. Custom blending or right off the shelf - it's an excellent product.
  • Parle Parle on Jul 18, 2015
    Sherwin-Williams is the only paint I use for cabinets and trim. Super durable, high quality , friendly and knowledgeable staff. Custom blending or right off the shelf - it's an excellent product.