Flat Or Semi Gloss Paint For Kitchen Cabinets

Semi gloss semi gloss paint is the balance between eggshell and high gloss and works well with any style bath or kitchen.

Flat or semi gloss paint for kitchen cabinets.

A common scheme is to use satin paint on walls with semi gloss paint used on any cabinets or woodwork that are also painted. In addition semi gloss finishes will show brush strokes easier than satin finishes. Generally satin paint has more sheen than flat or eggshell paint but its finish more closely resembles flat paint than it does glossy. Since semi gloss finishes amplify imperfections however cabinets that have not been properly sanded might show imperfections that a satin finish would hide.

Semigloss cupboard paint will accentuate any imperfections so be sure to sand cabinets well if you choose this type of paint. A paint with some sheen will help reflect light and be more durable in the long run which is important in the kitchen environment. Backsplash areas may benefit from semi gloss or even high gloss paint since they are likely to be scrubbed with some regularity. A semi gloss or gloss finish is the best choice when painting kitchen cabinets.

Semigloss paint second in shine level only to gloss provides a high level of durability making it a viable choice for door trim and cupboards or even kitchen walls. Semi gloss finishes will also show brushstrokes or drips easier than satin finishes. Both satin and semi gloss paints are easy to apply to cabinets when painting a kitchen.