While choosing a finish for your kitchen cabinet, you should look for these qualities of the finish, heat catalyzed conversion varnish, which provides additional strength, High solids sealers to protect the wood, Hand-rubbed stains with toners which help to combine stains in woods with natural color variations, Ultra Violet Inhibitors and sanding procedures between finish steps to bring a smooth surface of the wood.

To prevent peeling and yellowing of your kitchen cabinets, buy the best finishes and apply them according to the manufacturer's instructions. Selecting proper brushes and sprays is also important. Apply paint with a good nylon or China bristle paintbrush. Foam brushes work well for clear finishes and stain. If you are using polyurethane finishes, particularly those that are heat catalyzed, then what your kitchen require is regular dusting and, perhaps, a yearly polishing with a quality furniture polish. With a high quality factory finish, your cabinets will never require re-finishing. They will stay beautiful and develop a patina that cannot be expected from cabinets finished in the old ways. If you want a long-lasting, durable and easy-to-clean finish, then paint your cabinets with high-quality oil enamel applied over a coat of oil primer, which is a traditional method of painting kitchen cabinets. If you plan to stain your cabinets, apply one or two coats of stain, let it dry and then apply two coats of the clear finish of your choice. And if you prefer the natural beauty of the wood use a clear finish after applying a wood sealer.