How to Paint Wood Cabinets

How to Paint Wood Cabinets

1. 1 Empty Cabinets + Remove Shelves

   

   Empty the cabinets, and then remove the shelf pins and shelves. For stubborn shelf pins, use a pliers to pull them out. Unfasten the hinge screws and all hardware, then remove the cabinet doors from the frames.
   
   

2. 2 Wash Cabinets + Fill Imperfections

   

   Wash the cabinets with a mild detergent solution. Rinse with clean water and a sponge. Fill scratches, dents, or cracks with latex wood filler, using a putty knife. Let the wood filler dry completely. Sand all surfaces with an orbital sander and 150-grit sandpaper.

3. 3 Paint Interior of Cabinet Frames

   

   Brush paint onto the interior of the cabinet frames, starting with the back wall, then the top, sides, and bottom. Roll paint the outside surfaces, working from top to bottom.

4. 4 Paint Insides of Each Door

   

   Using a trim brush, paint the inside of each door. Once dry, paint the other side using a tapered sash brush. Let the drawers dry for several days, then replace the hardware and rehang the doors.