How do I paint cabinets without sanding them first?
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I have done it in the past using a liquid sandpaper. Here's a tutorial I found that might help: https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/kitchen-cabinet-paint-prep/
Use a really good primer and make sure they are really clean before you start
If your cabinets have a high gloss finish, I would recommend sanding them. Otherwise you can clean them really good and use a bonding primer first.
I have to agree with Natalie. It is best to sand them. You will probably be disappointed if you don't. A liquid sander may do the trick.
Still have to lightly sand to remove any gloss and roughen for paint. Liquid sandpaper may work.
I used a kit by Rust-Oleum called Cabinet Transformations to paint my cabinets. You can see how I did it here: https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2015/09/kitchen-cabinets-black.html