Common Questions about
White Kitchen Cabinets

How to paint kitchen cabinets white?

Painting kitchen cabinets may seem simple on the surface, however, there is a huge difference between doing the job and doing the job well. If your cabinets have a finish or other paint on them already, it will need to be stripped away before applying new paint. Use paint and finish stripping product according to the manufacturer’s instructions and start stripping away all of the coatings from the surface. Use care so that you do not gouge the surface of your cabinets with the scraper. Wipe the surface with a lightly damp cloth or mineral spirits if your cabinets are sticky to the touch.

Once your cabinets feel clean and dry, you may begin applying primer. Primer is usually white by nature but the best choice is to still apply several layers of primer before applying white paint. If you are looking to save time, some companies offer white paint and primer options, just be sure to do your research before making a decision. Applying paint and primer is most consistently done with a HVLP sprayer, however, careful work with a paintbrush can yield similar results.

Are white kitchen cabinets still in style?

Absolutely. White cabinets will match any backsplash, wall, floor, or decorative style you can think of. They bring lots of light to even the darkest of spaces and they come in a variety of door fronts to provide you with a simplistic or a more detailed appearance. Choosing white cabinets gives you more freedom to experiment with the rest of your kitchen because no matter what you choose, it will always match. This is why white cabinets have never gone out of style.

What is the most popular kitchen cabinet color?

White kitchen cabinets are by far the most popular color of kitchen cabinets on the market today. A survey from Houzz.com reported that 43% of homeowners that have or were planning to remodel their kitchen opted for white kitchen cabinets. This was followed by wood grain cabinets which held 25% of the market. If you are concerned about white kitchen cabinets going out of style, then we can happily reassure you that they won’t be going out of style any time soon. White cabinets are extremely versatile and pleasing to the eye, especially when they are accompanied by colorful accents.

How to clean white kitchen cabinets?

Cleaning kitchen cabinets is simple. Deep cleaning kitchen cabinets should be done once or twice a year to keep the inside of your cabinets nice and clean, and spot cleaning should be done on your cabinet exterior whenever you notice stains, smudges, or sticky spots. If you notice a stain or dirty spot on the exterior of your cabinets, simply take a lightly moistened cloth and a small amount of dish soap and clean the affected area with it. Be sure to thoroughly dry any spots that are wet. To deep clean your cabinets, remove their contents, vacuum up any debris, wipe away any stains or sticky spots, dry, and then replace the contents of your cabinets.

What color hardware for white kitchen cabinets?

White cabinets are without question the most versatile color of cabinets that you can choose. This gives you the freedom to make any choice you please when it comes to the rest of your kitchen. Your cabinet hardware should match the tone that you are going for in your kitchen. If you’re going for a contemporary kitchen, then consider using black or silver T-bar pulls. If you want a more rustic-farmhouse look, choose a pewter knob or a more decorative handle. Be creative and choose the hardware that best matches the rest of your kitchen.