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Refinishing cabinetry is the quickest way to refresh a kitchen. Being skilled, knowledgeable and experienced in cabinet refinishing can be a huge competitive advantage. And transforming dated or worn-out cabinets can help make any space look completely new.
Sherwin-Williams Product Guide
Before you start, consider the results you’re looking for, the state of the cabinets you’re painting, and the amount of wear and tear they will have to withstand—then choose the paint that will work best for your project.
Urethane Trim Enamel
The best choice for most durable results.
Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel
- Resists wear and tear over time
- Dries quickly for a fast recoat
- Excellent blocking and scratch resistance
- Ideal for kitchens and other areas that are frequently cleaned
For best results use with Purdy® Clearcut® brushes and Contractor Series® Soft Woven rollers.
Hybrid Acrylic-Alkyd
Offers alkyd performance characteristics with acrylic properties
ProClassic® Interior Waterbased Acyrlic-Alkyd
- Excellent flow, leveling and sag resistance
- Non-yellowing compared to other conventional alkyds
- Great scratch resistance and durability
For best results use with Purdy® Clearcut® brushes and Purdy Ultra Finish® rollers.
Waterborne Acrylic
A good choice for cabinetry in an area with low traffic.
ProClassic® Waterborne Interior Acyrlic Enamel
- Great adhesion and smooth finish
- Easy cleanup
- A unique wet and dry hide provides great coverage that can help save valuable time and money
For best results use with Purdy® Nylox™ Series brushes and Contractor Series® Soft Woven rollers.
Scratch Test Heavy usage within a certain room means that a more durable paint may be necessary. Take a look at the scratch test results and compare them to a competitor’s leading product.
Scratch test is done by an Elcometer®. Per Elcometer, "The Elcometer 3000 Motorised Clemen Unit is a robust and accurate instrument for evaluating the resistance to scratching of a coated surface. The sample can be metal, wood, glass, plastic or other hard materials." As tested by Sherwin- Williams ISO 9001 certifed labs based on ASTM® standards, and other generally accepted industry standards, as applicable. All tests were done with semi-gloss paint.
