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title: "Kitchen Cabinet Painting In Omaha, NE: Which Paint Sheen Should I Use?"
description: In this kitchen cabinet painting article, we look at the main types of kitchen cabinet paint sheens and how they affect the end results.
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# [Kitchen Cabinet Painting In Omaha, NE: Which Paint Sheen Should I Use?](https://blog.brushandrollpainting.com/kitchen-cabinet-painting-in-omaha-ne-which-paint-sheen-should-i-use)

 Written by [Bill Carlson](https://blog.brushandrollpainting.com/author/admin) | Sep 17, 2019 6:42:24 AM

When it comes to kitchen  
 cabinet painting in Omaha, NE, most homeowners focus primarily in color when  
 choosing the paint. Indeed, color is what dresses your cabinets and defines  
 their beauty when you paint them. However, there is one equally important element  
 that they often ignore; paint sheen.

The sheen is the shininess that your cabinets give off when they  
 reflect light. Paint sheen can also slightly alter the paint color by how much  
 light it absorbs or reflects. Here is a quick look at the main types of kitchen  
 cabinet paint sheens and how they affect the end results; 

**Kitchen Cabinet Paint  
 Sheens**

**Flat/Matte Paint **

If you have something to hide rather than reflect it, a flat  
 sheen would be your perfect choice. It reflects nearly no light and shows no  
 shininess on the surface. However, it’s the least durable choice and doesn’t  
 usually stand up well against scrubbing. While most paints tend to clean up  
 pretty quickly with water and soap, when it comes to kitchen cabinet painting,  
 a flat finish is a no-go zone. Flat paints are best reserved for the ceilings  
 and walls in low-traffic areas. 

**Satin Paint Sheen**

Satin sheen is one step above the flat sheen. It offers the  
 lowest light reflection and might be the best option if you prefer a soft glow  
 in your cabinets. The satin sheen is best at hiding surface imperfections and  
 dirt but might be as durable as the higher sheen options. 

**Semi-Gloss Paint Sheen **

Semi-Gloss Paint Sheen is a step above satin sheen in terms of  
 light reflection. It’s one of the most popular sheens used on kitchen cabinets  
 as well as woodwork across different areas. A semi-gloss sheen will provide a  
 subtle shine to your cabinets, but it won’t be too glaring and overbearing. 

Semi-gloss paint tends to be more durable in high traffic areas  
 compared to both satin and flat sheens. It’s also easy to maintain, and  
 therefore you will need to do less frequent wiping of your cabinets. This sheen  
 reflects and shows a little more dirt and surface imperfections compared to  
 satin, but it’s generally an excellent choice for most kitchen cabinet painting  
 projects. 

**Gloss Paint Sheen**

Gloss paint provides the highest light reflection when used on  
 the kitchen cabinets. They are a step above semi-gloss paint and are much  
 easier to clean and maintain compared to semi-gloss and satin paints. Cabinets  
 painted in gloss paint will stand against regular cleaning and scrubbing  
 without easily wearing off. 

While this high sheen paint is easy to clean, it also tends to  
 reflect and show more dirt and surface imperfection. This sheen is, therefore,  
 best used if there is no surface damage on your cabinets. Gloss sheen might  
 also be a little too reflective and should be used selectively. 

**The Bottom Line **

The best sheen is really all about what you prefer, but if you  
 want super easy cleaning, choose gloss sheen. If you want easy to clean paint,  
 but have surface imperfections choose satin sheen. And if your cabinets are in  
 good shape and you want a nice sheen that is not too reflective choose  
 semi-gloss. 

Still not sure which sheen is best for your particular project?  
 Consult a painting contractor. If you any professional assistance updating your  
 kitchen cabinets in Omaha, NE, our team at Brush & Roll Painting can help.  
 To get started, book a **FREE estimate** below or **call us  
 today on 402-932-9764 **for  
 more details.

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