If you are looking to transform your kitchen on a budget, then consider using Heirloom Traditions all-in-one cabinet paint. In this blog post, I will review my use of this product to transform my kitchen, how it has held up over the years, and my honest opinion of the product. I am not affiliated with the company.
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Several years ago, I took on the task of changing the look of my kitchen. I had no money to spend on a major renovation, so I searched for alternative methods. After watching several videos on both Heirloom Traditions all-in-one paint for cabinets and Giani brand epoxy countertop kits, I was impressed with their claims. I must apologize in advance for my “before” photos, as they were taken long before I started blogging and didn’t have the best camera. You can read my review on Giani epoxy countertop kit HERE.
My Kitchen Idea
So sorry for the blurry pics
My kitchen was a typical early 2000’s model. The design was “rustic Italian” with faux tin backsplash and dark red paint. The cupboards were solid maple and the countertops were inexpensive laminate in dark green. I searched for something to lighten and brighten the kitchen and started with repainting the walls in Sherwin Williams Blonde. I also LOVE the modern farmhouse look, and wanted to incorporate as much of the look into my tiny kitchen.
Heirloom Traditions All-In-One paint
Heirloom Traditions is a paint that contains both paint in primer in one. A built-in primer means less prep work on the front-end when painting. They claim to simply clean your cabinets and paint. I wanted the clean look of white but also wanted to add color to the kitchen, so I opted for “Cashmere” on the top cabinets and “London” on the bottom. Cashmere is not a bright white, but more of a creamy white. London is a what I call a greenish-grey color. These colors are perfect for creating a farmhouse kitchen vibe!
Painting kitchen cabinets…the process
I took on the painting process in sections. First, I removed the upper cupboard doors, numbering each door to ensure proper replacement. I marked the inside of each cabinet as to where the hinge was set and placed the hinges inside the coordinating cabinet space. This provided for easy realignment of the doors when I replaced them. I did not paint the inside of the cabinets. After removing the hardware, I placed the doors flat on a covered surface and cleaned thoroughly with Krud Kutter degreaser/cleaner. This process was repeated with the lower cabinets.
Painting tools
Heirloom Traditions recommends using their special sponge to apply the paint. I found this application bulky and I was unable to control the amount of paint applied. I decided to use 4-inch foam rollers. The rollers provided a smooth application of the paint on the doors and was easy to get into the corners. The 4-inch size also made it easy to paint the cabinet frames.
Heirloom Traditions paint in Cashmere
Cashmere is a muted, soft white. I liken it to a cotton white. The color is beautiful and not stark like some whites can look. The paint did not cover well, and I needed to apply 4-5 coats to the upper cabinets to get full coverage that I was satisfied with.
Heirloom Traditions paint in London
For the bottom cabinets, I used London, a greenish-grey color that is the perfect farmhouse vibe. London was much easier to apply and 2 coats provided great coverage. I applied 3 coats just to be sure, though 🙂
The pros of using Heirloom Traditions all-in-one paint
I painted my cabinets over 5 years ago, and I still love it! The paint is durable, washes well, and has maintained its true color without fading. There is no yellowing of the white finish.
The cons of using Heirloom Traditions all-in-one paint
I don’t have any cons that I can associate directly to this paint, other than the white did not cover well and required extra coats. The paint has worn from a few spots on some of the areas, particularly under the sink area where my clothing rubs against the finish. I think this would occur with any painted surface. There are a few areas where the paint doesn’t want to stick well, and I attribute that to greasy areas that I needed to clean better. I remedied this by using Krud Kutter and lightly sanding the surface, then applied touch up paint.
Where to buy Heirloom Traditions All-In-One paint
Conclusion
If you plan on using white, be prepared to apply multiple coats to achieve the desired effect. I really think this would apply to any white paint applied over a darker surface. Both paints went on smoothly and I was impressed with the thickness of the paint. Neither paint color has faded over time and the white has stayed a beautiful white – no yellowing! I highly recommend this paint product for use on wood cabinets. The price point is in line with any top line paint on the market. If you are looking to change the look of cabinets but don’t want the cost of replacing them, give the Heirloom Traditions paint a try. Already used this product? Let me know your pros/cons in the comments below. As always, thanks for stopping by!
Hi Dani! When you used heirloom traditions all in one paint, do you remember how much of the white paint you used on upper cabinets? And how many cabinets it covered? Thank you!
Hi Aeman!
I purchased one quart of paint and painted 11 cabinets with it (not including the interior). I will say the white took about 4-5 coats to cover to my liking. The London paint only took 2 coats, but I gave it 3.
Afternoon –
Do you need to apply any sealant? If not needed would you recommend apply one?
Thank you !!
Hi!
The company states no sealant is required and I did not use one. In particular, I was afraid a sealant on the white would turn yellow as some of them do. They clean up easily!