How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets: A Step-by-Step Guide

Transform your kitchen with our complete guide on painting kitchen cabinets effortlessly. Tips & tricks for a perfect finish!

Home & DIY

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DIY-friendly

Keep the room ventilated, and in homes built before 1978 test the old finish for lead before sanding.

Safety gear: Dust mask, Safety glasses, Gloves

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1.
Remove all cabinet doors, drawers, and hardware using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
2.
Clean all surfaces thoroughly to remove grease and dirt.
3.
Lightly sand all surfaces with 220-grit sandpaper to ensure proper paint adhesion.
4.
Apply painter's tape to areas you do not want to paint, such as walls and countertops.
5.
Prime all surfaces with a suitable primer and allow it to dry completely.
6.
Lightly sand the primed surfaces to remove any imperfections.
7.
Apply the first coat of paint using a 2-inch paintbrush for detailed areas and a paint roller for flat surfaces.
8.
Allow the first coat to dry completely, then lightly sand and apply a second coat of paint.
9.
Once the paint is dry, remove the painter's tape and reattach the cabinet doors, drawers, and hardware.