9 Best Cabinet Paints of 2024, Tested by Experts
Give your kitchen a facelift with a fresh splash of color on the cabinets.
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Applying a fresh coat of paint to your kitchen cabinets will breathe new life into the space for relatively little cost. Of course, you need to like the layout of your existing cabinets and the units need to be structurally sound (no sticking drawers or doors falling off their hinges). If you can check both those boxes, it’s just a matter of choosing the right tools and materials for the job, starting with a top-performing paint.
Our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute continuously test interior paints, including those that have been specially formulated for high-touch surfaces, like your kitchen cabinets. “The best paints for this project go on smooth and deliver solid durability and stain resistance,” says Nikolas Greenwald, a Lab Assistant at the Institute who helped lead our latest tests of more than 20 paints. Here are the ones we recommend for your next kitchen cabinet redo.
Our top picks
Once you’ve read through our picks, you can find more information on cabinet paints, including how we test and other factors to consider as you shop around. And don’t miss our round-up of the best paint sprayers, an ideal tool for the project, plus this list of popular kitchen colors, curated by our home design experts.
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. A one-time roofer and a serial remodeler, Dan can often be found keeping house at his restored Brooklyn brownstone, where he lives with his wife and kids.
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