Matte or Glossy Cabinets? Its Not Just About Looks BYHYU 112

Published: April 11, 2018, 9:30 a.m.

When choosing kitchen and bathroom cabinets, you already know you\u2019ll need to consider material, cabinet sizes, paint or stain colors and style. But what about the cabinet sheen or finish? Have you thought about whether you\u2019ll choose flat, matte cabinets or shiny, high gloss cabinets?

No matter what material your cabinets are made of, you have a choice of whether to go with a glossy, matte or semi-gloss finish for the end product. What sheen you should choose for your cabinets initially seems like a trivial decision that is based purely on aesthetics.\xa0

But the sheen of your cabinets can not only dramatically affect the way your kitchen and bathrooms look, but also how well the cabinets function and how durable they\u2019ll be.\xa0 Plus the amount of cleaning they\u2019ll need. So, this week we\u2019ll compare and contrast flat, matte surfaces with shiny, high gloss surfaces. \xa0 And we\u2019ll end with some facts about semi-gloss finishes.

Before making any final decisions about the sheen of our kitchen and bathroom cabinets, it\u2019s a good idea to familiarize ourselves with the pros and cons of each.\xa0 That way, we can make an informed decision and prepare ourselves for the cleaning and maintenance requirements of our selection.

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