Questions about Alkyd paint for cupboards (sand, colors, light, Benjamin Moore)

[Kayekaye]

Has anyone use Benjamin Moore Alkyd paint? Any problems? I am using it on oak cupboards and so far so good. Is it durable, long lasting, wipeable?

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[K'ledgeBldr]

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But to make it look right requires many coats of primer to fill the grain in oak- and spraying gives a much smoother finish.

[BuenoOffenhauser]

OP,
You will find that the light colors in solvent borne alkyds such as Moore Satin Impervo tend to yellow quickly since the EPA mandated reformulations. The Moore Advance, a water borne alkyd, is much better in that respect but considerably more prep is needed. Both require significant prep to minimize chipping or peeling.

[MCS1]

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[Kayekaye]

Thanks I'm using a dark charcoal color of the Moore Advance. Sanded the wood lightly, cleaned it with tack cloth and then denatured alcohol. Applied it very thinly. It is looking great. I like the grain of the wood showing through. So far so good.