Turn plain factory cabinets into a living part of your room

Shopping List

Cabinets
Cabinet hardware
Quart of tinted primer
Spray primer
Spray-can handle
Semigloss latex paint
Paint sprayer
Drop cloth
Dusk mask
Drill & proper bit
damp cloth
Tape Measure

Cabinet Choice

Choose a cabinet with smooth, flat fronts. Less ornamentation will allow for an easier paint job, and avoid paint bubbling on uneven surfaces.

Sand Existing Finish

Wear a dust mask, place the drop cloth around the cabinet, and use an electric sander to remove the finish. When done, wipe it down with your damp cloth.

Pre-drill Holes for Hardware

Measure with your tape to determine where to drill. Mark with a pencil, then drill the holes

Spray Primer

Wearing your dust mask, use the paint sprayer and tinted primer to add an even coat to the cabinet and door fronts

Spray Color

With your semigloss or high-gloss paint, load the sprayer and add the first coat to the cabinet, ensuring an even interior and exterior coverage. Start at the top, and spray horizontally, moving down as you spray. Wait about 3 hours in between coats to ensure proper curing.