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Yes, you can. If they've been in a kitchen for a while, be sure to degrease them and prime first.

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I am remodeling my kitchen. Question I am asking is Do you paint around the cabinets or do you paint the walls before the cabinets go in?

Paint first. It'll be much easier to get it right and you won't have to worry about taping the cabinets. But, be careful not to scratch they new paint off when you then install the cabinets.


Where can one find tips for painting kitchen cabinets?

You can find cabinet paint at your local LOWES hardware or any local hardware shop for that matter. but there are alot of different paint, you have to make sure to get the right paint or your cabinets. If you have wooden cabinets you have to get paint for wood and if your house is older it might have metal cabinets, you will have to get different paint then.


Your kitchen cabinets were originally varnished and they were painted over and now it is peeling and coming off What is the best thing to do Paint over or take the paint off?

the cabinets were not properly prepared prior to the first painting. The paint can be "stripped" off using a commercial paint stripper or your best bet is to sand the paint and cabinets down as this will need to be accomplished anyway for any furute paint to adhere properly


What type of paint and glaze can you use to paint kitchen cabinets without buying a kit?

You can buy a one-part, or precatalyzed epoxy that will give kitchen cabinets a durable and long-lasting finish. It can be found at most paint stores.


What brand of paint is good for painting kitchen cabinets?

The best brand of paint for kitchen cabinets is an oil-based paint. Oil-based paints are the most durable and have a very high resistance to water, moisture, and other liquids. They also take longer to dry than latex or acrylic paints so they can be used on more intricate surfaces such as woodwork.

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How do you paint a mug that is already finished?

you paint over it


I am remodeling my kitchen. Question I am asking is Do you paint around the cabinets or do you paint the walls before the cabinets go in?

Paint first. It'll be much easier to get it right and you won't have to worry about taping the cabinets. But, be careful not to scratch they new paint off when you then install the cabinets.


Mr. Frank had to paint 63 houses. He has already finished 28. What percentage of the houses has he finished?

44.4%


Where can one find tips for painting kitchen cabinets?

You can find cabinet paint at your local LOWES hardware or any local hardware shop for that matter. but there are alot of different paint, you have to make sure to get the right paint or your cabinets. If you have wooden cabinets you have to get paint for wood and if your house is older it might have metal cabinets, you will have to get different paint then.


Can you paint plastic tv cabinets?

Yes.


Can painted cabinets be varnished?

What kind of paint was used? Water or oil based paint?


Your kitchen cabinets were originally varnished and they were painted over and now it is peeling and coming off What is the best thing to do Paint over or take the paint off?

the cabinets were not properly prepared prior to the first painting. The paint can be "stripped" off using a commercial paint stripper or your best bet is to sand the paint and cabinets down as this will need to be accomplished anyway for any furute paint to adhere properly


Your kitchen cabinets have wood veneer finish can you paint over it?

Wood veneer can be painted over on kitchen cabinets. The paint should be a latex that is not of acrylic nature. Oil paint will only smear and not dry evenly.


What is the easiest way to paint kitchen cabinets?

The easiet way to paint your kitchen cabinets will be to choose a color that will meet your taste, purchase enough paint to ensure all of your cabinet space will be covered, and buy enough paint brushes to complete the job.


What type of paint and glaze can you use to paint kitchen cabinets without buying a kit?

You can buy a one-part, or precatalyzed epoxy that will give kitchen cabinets a durable and long-lasting finish. It can be found at most paint stores.


Can you paint laminate cabinets?

Yes, to get best results degrease them thoroughly, then paint a good primer on first.


What brand of paint is good for painting kitchen cabinets?

The best brand of paint for kitchen cabinets is an oil-based paint. Oil-based paints are the most durable and have a very high resistance to water, moisture, and other liquids. They also take longer to dry than latex or acrylic paints so they can be used on more intricate surfaces such as woodwork.