On Sep 24, 12:46 pm, sailor wrote:
I am going to make some new doors for some kitchen cabinets, and want
to use a durable paint for a finish. The frames were painted in the
past, and by the pulls, and knobs, the paint is coming off. Looks like
it might be latex, but not sure.

The doors, and drawer fronts will be MDF. The frames have no peeling
paint.

What would be a good finish? It's not a high end house, but I want toe
finish to hold up.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Cliff

I painted some new cabinets (bare wood) using Sherwin Williams
waterborne Proclassic acrylic. Started with their recommended primer
(2 coats, sanded after each) and two coats of finish paint. I used
those smooth foam "hotdog" rollers and also added Floetrol to the
finish paint to minimize roller marks. Finish came out super smooth
and very hard.

Many will recommend oil-based paints, but I needed quick drying and
minimum odor, hence the water-based finish. I would definitely use
the SW Proclassic again.

Kevin