stain or paint?

Cathy James

last year

Did these cabinets get a stain or paint?

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PRO
Design Squared Ltd
last year
Hi Cathy, the cabinets are painted Anthracite Grey RL 7016. Hope that helps!
Cathy James
Original Author
last year
Thanks!
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stain or paint?

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