Paint For Kitchen Cupboards

[kloofnek]

Looking for a hard wearing paint for my wooden kitchen cupboards that will stand up to knocks etc....any suggestions out there.???

[Buenchico]

Dulux have a range just for that job:
https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/products/cupboard-paint

[kloofnek]

Will take look,thank you.

[kloofnek]

Took a look Chico,just what I need,thank you again.

[Togo]

Before you make a move Kloof. what are the doors made of? Timber. Veneered block, vinyl shrink covered MDF, laminate? All these materials will need approaching in a different way if you are looking for a long term solution. Which I assume you are when you stipulate hard wearing. Also think about the work required to match all end panels, plinth(kick boards) and any Cornice and pelmet fitted to the wall units.

[Togo]

The spec for that paint is very sketchy. and the same applies for other brands. However it does give this bit of a get out.

//Coverage disclaimer: Coverage is dependent on the kind of surface being painted and should be used as a guide only//

[kloofnek]

It is wood,proper wood.Ihad them done three years ago,got advice from here then.Got a professional decorator to do it whilst away on hols.Doors were took off etc.Really good job done,satin finish then clear water based varnish to finish ,but with constant use,around the door knobs etc..getting a bit "chipped",on a couple of them.Have been touching them up there but feel better to have them re-done when on hols this year.The paint Chico suggests sounds good as it is for kitchen cupboards,so as I am having them done.might as well try it
Thank you for all your advice

[Togo]

You sound good to go Kloof. You wisely took good advice before you started, and intend carrying on in that vein. Honestly Kloof, after being in the kitchen business for a number of years I have seen some sights. :))

[kloofnek]

Yes Togo,I always check things out properly,when I had it first done,it was like a new kitchen,beautifully done,everything matched colourwise.New knobs and drawer handles as well.I really need back plates on the knobs but have not been able to find suitable ones,the right size,just plain black,I keep looking and will eventually find them .They would have prevented the little chips around the knobs.I like things to be done "perfect ".My decorator is a perfectionist,worth ever penny.
Many thanks for your input and everyone elses

[kloofnek]

Just a thought,Togo,have you ever used the paint Chico suggests.?

[Togo]

Sorry Kloof, no I haven't, it looks like a fairly new product. I have seen a crackle glaze finish paint used, although thankfully I didn't have to do it. As you nailed first time around the prep work done, before the paint is even opened, determines the quality of the end result.

[kloofnek]

Togo,I don't quite understand the last half of your post..."as you nailed...etc"

[Togo]

You nailed it(got it right) first time around with good prep work.

[kloofnek]

Oh Gosh!..I can be thick sometimes

[Togo]

Nahh Kloof I was a bit obtuse.

[kloofnek]

Aw,thank you.