Prefinished cabinets are the best option if you tend to spend a lot of time in your kitchen. Whether you’re a master chef or you use your kitchen for everything but cooking, prefinished kitchen cabinets provide the extra security and professional finish you’re looking for. Prefinished cabinets are usually painted or stained, then coated with a layer of varnish or lacquer. This creates an extremely hard top layer, which provides extra protection for frequent use and harsh cleaning products.