How do you keep painted cabinet doors from sticking?

Mys28252544
by Mys28252544
  8 answers
  • KattywhampusLOL KattywhampusLOL on Jul 25, 2017

    Hello Mysherm, I am not sure if you want a quick fix or if you feel like stripping off the paint and going through the sanding, priming, repainting, and sealing of your cabinets. I am guessing a quick fix is probably what you want right now, so here is a link telling you how to use a candle to do that ;) Good Luck and Thank You for using Hometalk for answers ;)

    http://lifehacker.com/5266611/use-a-candle-to-keep-doors-and-windows-from-sticking

  • Lamar Havard Lamar Havard on Jul 25, 2017

    Spray a paper towel with Pam and go around the inside of the doors and where they touch the cabinet when closed. When you dust or clean the cabinets, just reapply.


  • Jewellmartin Jewellmartin on Jul 25, 2017

    And double check your hardware. The hinges and any closers you are using may not have been perfectly aligned when you put everything back together. More likely, in my opinion, is that the last coat or two of paint was allowed to drip to the bottom of the door and was not sanded. Without doing the whole cabinet, you could just resand, lightly paint, and seal the bottom edges. Best wishes 😇

  • Mac14396386 Mac14396386 on Jul 25, 2017

    a little Vaseline works too

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Jul 26, 2017

    You an also try polishing with coconut oil

  • Mys28252544 Mys28252544 on Jul 26, 2017

    Thanks for all the suggestions!

  • Dee Dee on Jan 12, 2024

    Try a dab of vaseline. Rub it on all the edges, do not pack it in. A little bit goes a long way

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Jan 14, 2024

    A small amount of Vaseline applies to all the edges will make a non-stick layer.