Painted Vs Stained Kitchen Cabinets. On cabinets made from wood with a prominent grain stain usually gives better results than paint. Stained cabinets on the other hand are a great decision for anyone who loves their wood cabinets and wants to highlight their unique warm look.
A stain is also more affordable compared to paint. They can be but if youre comparing them with stained cabinets youll find that they often carry a steeper price tag. I painted the uppers SW Pure White and the lower cabinets I gel-stained fairly dark to better relate to our new ginger-coloured wood flooring.
The first time around in the 80s and 90s stained wood cabinets were all about a smooth finish with details in the trim work.
Kitchen designed by Martins Buka Design Build. Many custom cabinet shops dont do any finishing or else they finish with just a stain and a conversion varnish which is a typical finish for cabinet interiors and for the finished surfaces of stain-grade cabinets. They can be but if youre comparing them with stained cabinets youll find that they often carry a steeper price tag. While stirrup pants and platforms shoes from the 60s and 70s are hot again theyre back with a twist.
