As with all cabinetry that is painted, be wary of chips. Tiffany, a homeowner with dark gray cabinets in her last house, reflected, “I regretted doing dark gray in our old house because it chipped so bad.” She further explained that if you paint your cabinets or island, seal it with two coats of clear paint for additional durability. Kitchens are a high-traffic area, after all, and this is especially important with renovation paint projects.