Cabinets

Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Gallery Paints provide a duruable yet luxurious finish for all of your cabinetry

Cabinet refinishing

Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series is a premium, waterborne 1K (one-component) coating designed specifically for high-durability, factory-like cabinet finishes, allowing for rapid recoat times of under an hour and quick, next-day reinstallation. It is best suited for professional spray application, offering superior scratch and chemical resistance compared to traditional trim paints.

Key Aspects of Gallery Series for Cabinets:

Performance: It behaves like a 2K (two-component) paint, providing extreme hardness, yet it requires no mixing with a hardener, making it easier to use.
Application: It is engineered for spray application (HVLP, Airless) to achieve a smooth, leveling finish. While some report it can be applied to many surfaces without primer, using Sherwood GEN II primer or a similar bonding primer is recommended for maximum adhesion, particularly on slick surfaces.
Dry Times: The paint dries very fast, allowing for light sanding and recoating in 30–60 minutes, which significantly speeds up project timelines.
Durability: It meets KCMA (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association) standards, ensuring resistance to moisture, heat, and common kitchen stains.

Comparison with Other Products:

Gallery Series vs. Emerald Urethane: While Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel is a popular, durable option, Gallery Series is designed specifically to be a more durable, faster-drying “cabinet finish” rather than a general trim paint.
Vs. Conventional Paint: Gallery Series offers a much harder, more factory-like finish with less risk of “tackiness” over time compared to older waterborne alkyds.

Tips for Success:

Spraying: It is highly recommended to spray Gallery Series to achieve the best results; it is not intended for brushing or rolling.
Preparation: Proper cleaning and sanding are required. Using a high-quality primer is recommended, although the paint is self-sealing.
Cleanup: As a waterborne product, tools can be cleaned with water