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Painting cabinets

Patience pays.

6 min read

Painted cabinets can transform a kitchen, but they need careful prep.

Steps

  1. Remove doors and hardware and label everything
  2. Degrease thoroughly
  3. Sand lightly and wipe off dust
  4. Prime with a bonding primer
  5. Apply thin coats of a durable cabinet or enamel paint
  6. Allow full cure time before rehanging

General information only. Follow product labels and ventilate well. The Modern Nesting isn't paid by any paint brand or store.