painting old kitchen cupboard doors

Finally, set up a worktable for painting doors, drawers, and shelves. Pro Tip: In kitchens the key to a good paint job is surface prep. "Old cabinets are covered with everything from hand oils to greasy smoke residue to petrified gravy," says Dee. "You've got to get all that off or the paint won't stick." Step 2 Remove Doors, Drawers, and Shelves Clean the old paint cabinets thoroughly, prime with a stain-blocking primer, and then paint with a high-quality latex enamel. You don't need to spend thousands of dollars on new cabinets to give your kitchen a stunning new look.