I love farrow and ball paint but whether it’s worth it to you depends on how hard core you are. I do my own painting and i love the texture going on and that it doesn’t seem to congeal the way regular paint does. I also like the depth of colour but maybe I just convince myself of that because I’ve paid so much for it :)

I want to use it on my kitchen cabinets but it's so much more expensive than other paints. Not sure if it's worth the $, especially if I can get the same end result with another paint. I have a few samples of the F&B but it feels no different than other paint.

Are you painting over another finish or raw wood?

@daisychain Zn3b it's unfinished wood but I want to use the F&B primer as well.

1019 Dellwood Sand by Benjamin Moore is almost a perfect match to the color I want. Maybe I can use that and save some $!

Can always try color matching. Take your F&B chip to your paint store of choice and see how a color match turns out. They have formulas for competing brands.

Some colors cross brands easier/better than others won't know for sure until you have it mixed and can look at it. Close enough is good enough for a lot of people.

I used Ben Moore paint on my kitchen cabs at the lake this summer and they look great. I thought it was called Cabinet Coat, but I defer to Lori Sawaya's greater knowledge.

I forgot about Cabinet Coat! That's a really good option too. Made by a company called Inslx and Benjamin Moore bought the company a while back.

We just painted a bathroom vanity in B Moore's Cabinet Coat. It went on smoothly and looks great--I just hope it lasts!

I spoke to a local BM reseller and they suggested BM Advance paint- it's great for cabinetry. So I'm going to stop by there and pick up a sample!

Just be aware of the dry time between coats. Do even, not too thick coats, can't rush Advance. Maybe look up some YouTube videos before you get started.

Find the colour you like in the paint you want to use. You really can't match shades. That said, for a novice I think the PPG Breakthrough would be easier for the average homeowner painter than Advance. Particularly because of the long cure time on Advance as well as the drying time between coats. We have never used BM Cab Coat so I've no advice on that one. Good Luck!

Thanks for the tips! I have a painter, I'm not doing it myself. I've already spoken to him to make sure he has had experience with BM advance.

I’ve painted most of my interior with F&B paint. I wanted the “chalky” finish. I do think the paint has better depth than the one room with BM. I also like that there is no real odor and it’s easy to clean up. I bought F&B primer at first but the paint store said I could use any brand. We did primer plus two coats of paint. Good luck with your paint.