What type of paint do you use on cabinets?

We use professional cabinet-grade paints designed specifically for high-use surfaces: Benjamin Moore Advance, Sherwin-Williams ProClassic, and industrial cabinet coatings. These are not the same products you will find on the shelf at your local hardware store. They are contractor-grade formulations engineered for durability, adhesion, and a smooth factory finish.

Why Cabinet Paint Is Different from Wall Paint

Kitchen and bathroom cabinets take more abuse than any other painted surface in your home. They get opened and closed dozens of times a day, exposed to steam and cooking grease, wiped down with cleaning products, and bumped by dishes and appliances. Standard wall paint simply cannot handle that level of wear. It will chip, peel, and yellow within months.

Cabinet-grade paints are formulated with higher resin content, better flow and levelling properties, and superior hardness once fully cured. The result is a surface that resists chipping, staining, and fingerprints for years.

The Products We Trust

• Benjamin Moore Advance: A waterborne alkyd that combines the easy cleanup of latex with the smooth, hard finish of oil-based paint. It self-levels beautifully when sprayed with HVLP equipment, producing a factory-quality surface. Advance is our go-to for most residential cabinet projects in Edmonton because of its excellent colour retention and low odour during application.
• Sherwin-Williams ProClassic: An acrylic-alkyd hybrid that dries to a hard, durable shell. ProClassic resists yellowing over time (a common problem with older oil-based paints), making it an excellent choice for white and light-coloured cabinets. It also holds up extremely well against household cleaners.
• Industrial cabinet coatings: For high-traffic commercial kitchens or homes where maximum durability is required, we use conversion varnish and catalyzed lacquer systems. These two-part coatings cure chemically rather than through evaporation, producing the hardest possible finish. They are what professional cabinet manufacturers use in the factory.

Application Method Matters as Much as the Product

Even the best paint will look poor if applied with a brush or roller on cabinet surfaces. That is why we spray every cabinet project using professional HVLP (High Volume, Low Pressure) equipment. Spraying eliminates brush marks, roller texture, and lap lines. It produces the smooth, consistent finish that Edmonton homeowners expect when investing in cabinet painting.

We also use a bonding primer on every project before the topcoat goes on. Proper primer ensures the paint adheres to the existing surface (whether it is factory lacquer, thermofoil, or previously painted wood) and prevents peeling down the road.

Every cabinet painting project comes with our 5-year written warranty on workmanship and materials. If you want to know exactly which product is right for your cabinets, request a free estimate and we will recommend the best option based on your cabinet material, colour choice, and usage patterns.