Painting kitchen cabinets ?

The paint can be the same. It is the prep and primer that might need to differ. Talk to a paint specialist for the proper prep. Then paint with any high quality paint you choose. Light colors show dirt and drips, so dark bases and light uppers makes life a little easier.

Make sure they are clean and dry. Remove the doors and hardware. Mark the doors and cabinets with tape where they go. Lightly sand the doors and cabinets to remove any gloss and roughen the surface for paint with 120- to 220-grit sandpaper. Use a tack cloth or damp rag to remove dust after sanding. Prime with a stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123, KILZ,or BIN and have it tinted to the color of the top coat. This will prevent dark or stained surfaces from showing through the top coat. Acrylic, or water-base, paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd, or oil-base, paints require good ventilation because the paint contains solvents that can irritate your lungs and make you feel sick. Alkyd options require mineral spirits for cleanup, but they provide a hard, durable paint finish. Whichever you use, buy the best-quality paint you can afford for a lasting kitchen cabinet finish. Seal with at least three coats with a water based polyurethane. Use a small foam roller and foam brush for a smooth finish.

I've had very good luck on both wood and laminate with Rustoleum's Cabinet Transformations. I tried to include more info here, including the website, but can't seem to post with the link included in my response.