The short answer is that latex paint is best for cabinets.
Catalyzed paint for kitchen cabinets.
For my cabinets it was general finishes milk paint.
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1 nitrocellulose lacquer 2 pre catalyzed lacquer 3 post catalyzed conversion varnish 4 polyurethane.
Oil paint makes a case for itself with its reputation for easy application and a long lasting finish that can be scrubbed and cleaned regularly but latex paint is the best choice for most cabinets since it offers lower levels of volatile organic compounds vocs and is quicker to dry.
The best way to avoid cracking is to spec a painted mdf door but it needs to be a factory applied catalyzed lacquer finish not a paint so the mdf is properly sealed and finish is baked on otherwise you can get swelling cracking and flaking the finish.
High end local shops will be able to apply a catalyzed finish.
For kitchen cabinetry there are essentially four kinds of chemical finishes from least to most superior in quality nc and pre catalyzed lacquers post catalyzed conversion varnishes and polyurethanes.
A catalyzed finish will allow you to clean it more than paint but everything will wear over time.
It was easy to use and went on.
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