I want to paint my kitchen cabinets oil or latex paint?

4 Comments

1. Chris says:

   January 23, 2011 at 10:53 pm

   Many experts now prefer latex paint but you should see what is best for you:
   http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,202424-2,00.html
   http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/261986/how_to_choose_the_correct_paint_for.html

   Good luck on your cabinets!
2. Torie says:

   January 23, 2011 at 10:53 pm

   Oil and latex paint are both good enough to paint your cabinets with. Latex paint has come a long way in the area of durability, and because of the easier application and faster drying time, I would choose it over oil paint.
   You would need to sand your cabinets to remove the varnish, and then prime them. I would go with a higher quality primer, because this will ensure better coverage and durability of the finished paint.
   Make sure that you use a proper brush for the paint you have selected, and don’t be afraid to do a few coats.
3. Taf says:

   January 23, 2011 at 10:53 pm

   Anything that has been stained and varnished ought to remain that way. That’s because if it was done properly the first coat of varnish would have been thinned so it soaked into the wood thereby sealing it against wood primers soaking in and getting a grip. As a consequence paint over stain/varnish is often prone to chipping off. you will probably recieve advice to just lightly rub over the varnish and then prime, but varnish is rigid and primer lays on it and again it is prone to chipping off.

   You can do it, but it is a compromise to good painting practice. On painted kitchens (I have never painted over varnish ever) I always use Dulux trade Satinwood, which is oil-based. Use a brush and 4 inch flock mini-roller. Put an oil-based undercoat on first and rub down every square centimetre with a P120 grade paper to give some key. A primer is pointless unless you strip it off. For a better finish stretch your coats out and apply extra coats if necessay. Thicker is quicker, but you get a deeper texture.
4. Mark says:

   January 23, 2011 at 10:53 pm

   Use either, oil based will give you a smoother finish. Sand lightly, clean with a good grease removing cleaner, prime with a primer meant to go over oil based and be finished with your desired finish. Paint
   Hope this helps! Mark