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Choosing Between Painted and Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Are you having trouble looking for the right kitchen cabinets to go with your new countertops? With so many options available, things can get pretty difficult. Two of the most popular options are painted cabinets and stained ones. Which option works best with your countertops?

Why Choose Painted Cabinets

Painted kitchen cabinets tend to have a smooth finish that completely covers the material’s texture. Some painted cabinets feature a smooth, solid color while some use a combination of two or more colors to form patterns. Because of this, painted kitchen cabinets are a better option if you’re looking for something that offers good customizability.

Painted cabinets are also the better pick if you’re going for a more modern-themed home. And the kicker? Painting is relatively easy compared to staining, plus it works with both wood and metal cabinet surfaces.

Why Choose Stained Cabinets

Staining is exclusively available to wood cabinets. Unlike with paint, staining applies a translucent coat that brings out the texture formed by the wood’s fibers. Customization is mostly limited to varying shades of brown, but that’s no big deal since every option has the potential to make your cabinet look high-end compared to a painted cabinet. If you want an easy way to add class to your kitchen, go for stained cabinets.

You may think that the more classic-looking option would cost more, but stained cabinets are actually more affordable than painted ones. Furthermore, stained cabinets do a great job at hiding minor signs of scratches because they are easy to touch up. If you want a more budget-friendly option without sacrificing that high-end aesthetic, experts recommend going for stained cabinets to match your countertops.

Turn to us for top-notch kitchen cabinets and cheap granite countertops. Granite Works is the most trusted source of granite countertops in Maryland. You can call us at (301) 640-5010, or fill out this contact form to request a quote.

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Granite Works is a premier granite fabrication and installation company. Serving homeowners, kitchen and bath designers, remodeling contractors, and custom home builders. We are your one-stop shop for granite countertops in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia.

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