Can you effectively paint cabinet doors not made of solid wood?

Yes you can! Preparation is most important in painting cabinet doors. Clean well, sand if necessary, prime with a quality primer (that will help the paint to stick), then use a quality gloss paint.

Use a small roller to prevent streaking and brush marks. You can do it !

Sal is right! Another tip for cabinets is to use a roller. A low nap or a foam roller is best. Don't put lots of paint on your roller and reload often. Plan on two coats. Put first one on going up and down and the second one on going side to side. Allow to dry well between coats. Put a clear coat on to protect paint. To know which paint and clear coat, go to your local SMALL hardware store and ask.

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or....use chalk paint and sealer. May be a bit easier to get a smooth look. 😉

Talk to your paint salesman at Sherwin Williams or Lowes. They are quite knowledgeable about the types of paint and primers you can use. Try a bit on the inside of the cabinet door (the one least used) to see how it works.

Use a quality Fine brissel brush,apply in one stroke,thin coats allow to dry and apply again.good luck ..patience...

I would use a combination of the two. A brush to cut in the decorative parts of the door, especially the corners first, then a small sponge roller for the larger flat places. Two thinner coats are better than one very heavy thick coat of paint.

Getting over the fear of a mistake is the worst. Doing it is not that hard. Go slow. Good luck.

I agree with all of the above. The picture of my previous cabs that were sanded painted and sealed by me, lasted 14 yrs before my kitchen redo. if done right, there was very little ware. Lowes as a very nice chalk paint selection in custom colors. But, what I like most is the sealer wax can be applied with brush or roller. Other brands I have used were a rub on and a bit more work. Mind you these were not solid wood