Use an oil based primer for the first coat and then you can paint kitchen cabinets with water based latex paint without worrying about moisture absorption.
What paint to use for kitchen cupboard doors.
You can use a wood primer or multi purpose primer undercoat for wooden doors.
Polycell multi purpose polyfilla is great for filling in gaps on kitchen cabinets and cupboards as it s easy to sand dries white and it won t shrink or crack.
Transform your kitchen cupboards with help from wilko s furniture and cupboard paint.
Also while assessing the condition of your cabinet doors you may determine that one or more of them needs to be replaced.
Using a premium benjamin moore nylon polyester brush apply the first coat of advance paint.
It covers cupboards drawers furniture and doors in just one coat.
Fill imperfections with a good quality ready mixed filler and sand again.
For a dark colour or very shiny surface you should apply two coats.
Dulux cupboard paint is the durable friend your cabinets are looking for plus it s self undercoating and quick drying.
Add an even coat to the whole surface using either a roller or a paintbrush and leave to dry.
If you want to update your kitchen without the cost of getting a new one our one coat cupboard paint is just what you need.
Like with primer let your first coat of paint dry completely before moving on.
For more details on how to properly strip your cabinets including tips for determining their type of finish and the right products to use see refinishing and cleaning kitchen cabinets.
Painting cabinet doors and similar large areas may go faster if you use a foam or microfiber paint roller instead of a brush.
Speaking of no prep paint for cabinets another option is dulux quick dry satinwood with a lovely mid sheen finish.
For use on interior wood melamine mdf cupboards and furniture a little goes a long way and because of its thick consistency you ll only need one coat for good coverage.
Won t scuff or scratch can stand up to everyday life.
Painting laminate kitchen cabinets is possible but more tricky than painting wood or mdf cabinets.
We ve all seen painting projects where the hinges and hardware are covered with paint and paint is slopped over drawer interiors.
For wooden doors use a wood primer or undercoat and for laminate a good multi purpose primer or a specialist surface primer.
Allow to time to dry.
Transform cupboards with one coat.
Great for kitchen cupboards and bedroom furniture.
Choose a primer that is best for the material you are painting.