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The best way to re-do cabinets is to strip old finish off completely, the reason for this is sometimes its hard to tell if the old finish is water based or oil based, I purpose never to mix the two. If the finish your dealing with is a factory finish it may be oil based, the best way to tell is to pick a small inconspicuous area and apply some oil based paint and wait a week or so to see if you have any peeling, cracking, or bubbling, if not, then scuff the surface with 220 grit sandpaper to give the surface some tooth, and paint. (spraying will give you a better finish)

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