Benjamin Moore Advanced vs Pittsburg Paints Break-through

HeatherK725

6 years ago

Good afternoon everyone!

I am planning to paint my kitchen cabinets this fall. I am planning to paint them a light grey.

I have been doing my research and I am between purchasing Benjamin Moore 'Advanced' vs Pittsburgh 'Break-through.'

My cabinets are honey oak (grader build) with a gloss.

Does anyone have feedback on either of these paints?

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6 years ago
Heather, you might get more responses in the paint forum. I just posted something there too about painting oak cabinets (primer issues with Advance).

I have been testing the BM Advance. We have 8 interior doors, 10 bi-fold closets, 2 bathroom bathroom vanities, all the trim work in the house along with family room cabinetry. In other words, I have a lot of painting to do. I like the Advance and more information seems available on it then the Pittsburgh. We purchased a sprayer that was tested with the Advance (Earlex 5500) for all the doors. BM colors are more familiar to people on the forums as well.

As you will hear time and again, it is all in the prep! Clean, sand, dust, prime, sand ...

So many threads on the subject, it can be dizzying!

Are you doing this yourself or having a pro do it?
HeatherK725
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6 years ago
mobuddy89 - I plan to paint them myself. I didn't realize there was a painting board! thank you!! I'll move my post to over there :-)
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6 years ago
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Heather, I don't think they are as active as the kitchen forums. I am hoping someone will chime in to my query on primers. It might be useful for you as well. But before you begin there are TONS of threads about painting oak cabinets. Post pics of your current place so you can get help in choosing the right color. A couple of comments recently suggested going white cabinets and gray walls might be a better option for some people. The right color (gray or white) will depend on your lighting, counters, backsplash, flooring, etc.

ETA: Post pics of your place in the kitchen forum though for help with color or other issues.

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