Replacing your cabinet doors is a simple way to give your kitchen a fresh new look, but achieving a truly seamless result goes beyond the doors themselves. A successful color match between your cabinet boxes and new cabinet doors creates a cohesive, professionally finished appearance that makes your entire kitchen feel refreshed.
The good news? Getting a professional-looking color match is easier than you might think.
Take a Color Swatch To Your Local Paint Store
For the best color match, bring a Front + Center color swatch to your local paint store. Most paint retailers can scan your swatch and create a custom paint formula in your preferred paint brand.
For the closest match, ask for a paint sheen that complements your new cabinet doors, as sheen can affect how the finished color appears.
Don’t have a color swatch yet? Order a Front + Center Color Swatch before selecting your paint. Seeing the finish in your own home’s lighting can help you choose the right color with confidence and gives your local paint store an accurate sample to scan.
Ask For Cabinet-Grade Paint
Cabinet paint is different than regular wall paint, so make sure to let the paint store know that you’ll be using it to paint cabinets. This way, they can recommend a durable paint that will withstand daily use, moisture, grease, and repeated cleaning. It will also better match the factory finish on your new cabinet doors.
There are many great options available from different brands at various price points. Please defer to the recommendation of your local paint store expert when it comes to choosing the specific brand or type of paint for your project.
Paint While You Wait for Your New Doors
Your cabinet doors are made-to-order in about 1-2 weeks, giving you the perfect opportunity to prepare your kitchen before installation.
Painting your cabinet boxes while you wait allows the paint to fully cure before your new doors arrive. It also gives you time to touch up any imperfections before your new doors are installed. Once everything is installed, the matching color helps create a custom look throughout your space.
Ready to Paint? Follow Our Step-by-Step Painting Guide
After you’ve had your paint professionally color matched, follow our Cabinet Painting Guide for step-by-step instructions on cleaning, sanding, priming, painting, and curing your cabinet boxes before installation.
Taking the time to color match your cabinet boxes is a simple step that helps ensure your new cabinet doors look like they were always part of your kitchen. With the right color match and proper preparation, you’ll be ready to install your new cabinet doors with confidence, resulting in a beautiful, refreshed kitchen that looks professionally finished.
