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Kitchen Cabinets
Factory-smooth cabinet finishes that stand up to daily use.
Cabinets are the highest-scrutiny surface in the house: the finish is seen up close, touched constantly, and cleaned with degreasers.
We spec a waterborne alkyd so you get the leveling and hardness of an oil finish without the yellowing or the solvent cleanup.
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Renner Wood Coatings
Our top recommendation for cabinet and wood refinishing — a European, furniture-grade coating system that sprays to a factory-smooth finish with exceptional hardness and chemical resistance.
Intended for professional cabinet and wood refinishers. Renner is a catalyzed, spray-applied system and is not advised for the average homeowner or DIY brush-and-roll projects.
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ADVANCE® Interior
Self-leveling waterborne alkyd — brush marks flow out to a sprayed look. The DIY-friendly choice.
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Fresh Start® High-Hiding Primer
Blocks tannin bleed on oak and stained maple before topcoating.
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- Degrease every door and frame — cabinet failures are almost always contamination, not paint.
- Scuff sand to 220 grit and vacuum, then tack cloth.
- Prime bare or previously stained wood; allow full cure between coats.
- Let ADVANCE cure 16 hours between coats and a week before heavy use.
Common questions
How much paint do I need?
A typical 30-door kitchen takes about 2 gallons of finish plus 1 gallon of primer. Run the numbers on our coverage calculator.
Can you match my existing cabinets?
Yes — bring in a door or drawer front and we'll scan and match it at the counter.
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