I want to paint my kitchen cabinets. Should I use oil base paint?
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Peggy
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The cabinets are builder grade cabinets that are currently a light oak color.
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Here are some of the better tutorials I have found online:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/renovation/tips/a31753/painting-cabinet-mistakes/
https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-a-step-by-step-guide/
https://www.curbly.com/13-simple-kitchen-cabinet-upgrades
If you want the paint job to last, then oil-based paint is the one to use. My hubby painted our kitchen cabinets in 2004 using oil-based paints and they are still looking good despite me scrubbing on them.
Here are the pros and cons of oil paint vs latex paint for kitchen cabinets:
https://www.thespruce.com/best-paint-for-kitchen-cabinets-4686963