What is the best paint to use on kitchen cupboards?

What is the best paint to use on kitchen cupboards?

Satin, semi-gloss or gloss paints are a good choice for kitchen cabinets as they’re generally far easier to wipe down, more resistant to grease and cooking fumes, and less prone to chipping or scratching than their matt counterparts.

Does cupboard paint need a primer?

If you’re looking for DIY kitchen ideas on a budget, giving your kitchen cupboards a new lease of life with a fresh lick of paint is a great option. There’s no need for a primer or topcoat for wooden or melamine cupboards. However, glossy cupboards will need a quick sand down with a fine grit sandpaper.

What Colour is cobalt GREY?

dark grey
Cobalt Grey is a dark grey. This color is a polyester solid tone powder coat and has a high gloss finish. *This color is also available in the following alternative finishes: Solid Tone (Semi-Gloss): Pacific Midnight PSB-4307.

What is the best paint for melamine cabinets?

Lots of paints work well on these materials, including high-quality latex, acrylic and chalk paints, but most of them require priming. Real Milk Paint, however, requires no bonding primer for application, even on laminate and melamine surfaces.

What’s the difference between cabinet paint and regular paint?

The two primary differences between oil-based paint and latex-based paint on kitchen cabinets are final texture and dry time. Oil-based is more traditional and popular with purists who like the “painterly” look of brush marks, while latex gives a more consistent finish.

How many coats of paint do I need for cabinets?

Two coats
Two coats of paint are essential for cabinets—you’re building a surface. By the way, to get the nicest finish, use a brush, a 2- to 2 1/2-inch fine bristle brush.

Is Cobalt GREY or blue?

Cobalt is a silvery, bluish-gray metal ore. When cobalt salts and aluminum oxide are mixed, you get a beautiful shade of blue. The color cobalt or cobalt blue is a medium blue, lighter than navy but bluer than the lighter sky blue color.

Do I need to prime melamine before painting?

INSL-X Cabinet Coat is designed to adhere to plastic, metal, and urethane surfaces without a primer, but laminate and melamine surfaces will still need sanding before painting.