How do I paint wooden cabinets white?

Sandra...Clean well sanding also if needed..prime then paint or use paint with primer included

How to Paint Cabinets

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 220 grit sandpaper or a green Scotch Brite pad.. Use a tack cloth or damp rag to remove dust after sanding. Prime with a stain blocking primer like KILZ. Acrylic or water base paints are low-fume and clean up easily with water. Alkyd or oil-based 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.

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Sandra, you can sand them, wipe them down and buy interior cabinet paint in a white color. OR you could choose to just wipe them down and chalk paint the white with a polyurethane finish. (they make non yellowing polyurethane now). The choice is yours and what look you are aiming for your kitchen.

Sandra: Here's a good learn-from-mistakes article!

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/renovation/tips/a31753/painting-cabinet-mistakes/

Hello Sandra this link might be helpful. Read This Before You Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets | This Old House

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/read-you-paint-your-kitchen-cabinets