Should You Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets White?
Painting Kitchen Cabinets white are one of those things . It's In , Hip, and has been popular the last few years . My personal opinion Is you can never go wrong with a white kitchen.In your forever home its warm and inviting. When you are buying or selling a home It's a big up sell. White kitchens look clean and also it makes the space appear bigger and more open.
Are White Painted Cabinets Easy To Clean
Contrary to popular belief that white gets dirty quickly and hard to manage that can be further from the truth here. Especially when you are using a high quality paint and any sheen other than flat/matte which is by nature hard to clean and maintain .I've painted quite a few white kitchens and all of them stand up to the test of times. When painting kitchen cabinets I recommend using a urethane which is specifically meant for kitchen cabinets & trim.
Paints I've Had Great Success With While Painting Cabinets
Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane
Best Whites For Kitchen Cabinets
Paint Colors are a subjective thing . What may fit 1 person won't fit the next . It all comes down to preference. When Choosing a white color to paint your kitchen cabinets you have tons of options. From a basic all the way to an off white color . This year I've painted 4 kitchens with a different white desired
- Basic -"Extra White Sherwin williams 7006"
- Creamy Sherwiin williams 7012
- Benjamin Moore Dove White or White Dove
- Sherwin WIlliams Snowbound 7004
Like previously stated there are a lot of white paints you can choose from . If you need help browsing here is an article you can check out 10 BEST WHITE PAINT COLORS FOR KITCHEN CABINETS
Maintaining White Kitchen Cabinets
Of course there will be some dirt ,grease, and grime In a kitchen by design. Leave the Abrasive scrubbing out of the picture as it damages paint finishes no matter how durable the paint sheen is. Use a Microfiber rag and a mixture of a LITTLE dish soap and water . This will definitely do the trick. Make sure Not to over soak the cabinets as it can cause swelling. Opening a whole other can of worms.
In conclusion
White kitchens are a timeless choice. i don't think they will ever lose their style . The only thing I suggest Is before you get them painted make sure it's done correctly ( and I mean Everything by the book) that'll stand up to the test of time . You can do them yourself if your are quite handy and have the time . Here my guide to help you out further HOW TO PAINT KITCHEN CABINETS. This article covers the basics of Cabinet refinishing . It'll have you painting like a professional in no time granted you have the time to complete a labor intensive project . If not you can always hire a Painting Contractor or a Pro Handyman . Prices vary from pro to pro but on average the cost is 40-50 % less than purchasing new kitchen cabinets . The Cost of Kitchen Cabinet Painting Guide Here .
Need Help With Kitchen Cabinet Painting?
Give me a shout. I'd love to help. Whether needing help with labor or just a general question ,feel free to reach out 713-377-6336