Painted vs Stained Cabinets – How Do You Decide?
You love your home. But there’s always room for improvement, right?
And if you’re like a lot of people, chances are the one area you’d like to see a change in more than any other room is the kitchen. Why? Because the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the place we spend the most amount of time.
So you start looking through home decorating magazines. And very soon you start pulling together images that show you exactly how you want your kitchen to look. But when you look a little closer, you may find you have one big question that has to be answered before you move any further.
How do you decide between painted vs stained cabinets?
The choice you make will have a huge bearing on how the cabinets look, and how they will hold up over time.
Most manufacturers provide stained cabinets because it’s the easiest application method in their warehouses. Your current cabinets probably entered your home pre-stained and ready for hanging and use. If you like the stained look, purchasing pre-stained cabinets may be your best option. But there is always cost involved in a complete kitchen remodel.
When you choose to have painted cabinets, you have a couple of options. Yes, you can visit your kitchen dealer and install cabinetry ready-made for paint.
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But if you have good bones and structure already in your kitchen, you may be able to use the cabinets already in your kitchen (saving you both time and money).
The kind of paint used on your cabinets will impact how they look, how they wear, and how much they chip and peel over time. It also will determine how durable they are to the normal wear and tear of the kitchen environment, including its susceptibility to water. Paint is thicker than stain so painted cabinets tend to hold up better for a longer period of time.
There are many paint options – oil based and water-based paints. Even in these choices there are some that have a better overall impact on the durability. High glosses and varnishes will give you better wear when it comes to clean up. And if you visit the paint store, you’ll notice there are wide array of “green” options as well. If off-gassing is an issue you’re worried about, a lower VOC may give you the results you are looking for.
Be sure to take note of all of the above points when deciding between painted vs stained cabinets and remember, your cabinets aren’t like your walls; they do take extra effort to completely cover every nook and cranny in a smooth, professional way. The type of paint, the type of application method, the amount of prep work all matters in giving you the best coverage possible. Working with a professional can give you the professional results you desire.
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