If you were to ask someone behind the counter of a paint store other than the big box stores, they are very likely to recommend one of the paints I tested.
Ben Moore Command – Is primarily used in commercial applications. Command paint is waterborne paint and is recommended when durability and fast drying are essential. It dries so hard that a forklift can drive over it in just 24 hours. It also has an excellent self-leveling ability which makes it an ideal choice for kitchen cabinets.
Ben Moore Aura – Is Ben Moore premium interior acrylic paint.
Ben Moore Advance – Ben Moore Advance paint lists for $60.00 per gallon. With oil paints becoming phased out, Advance is a waterborne paint designed to have the look of oil without causing the icecaps to melt.
C2 Cabinet Paint – C2 Cabinet paint is a high-end cabinet-grade paint retailing for $
C2 with hardener – C2 comes with a hardener for extra protection. I decided to test it both with and without the hardener.
PPG UltraLast – Is Pittsburgh Paints premium line of paints. It is their best line of paints recommended for kitchen cabinets.
Sherwin Williams Emerald Gloss-It retails for $90.00 per gallon. Emerald Gloss covers well and is easy to apply. The question is how well does it self-levels and handles oils.
PPG BreakThrough – This is a multipurpose quick-drying paint similar to Ben Moore Command. It can be recoated in about an hour and is dry to the touch in 15 minutes.