Is it necessary to sand kitchen cabinets before painting?
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A few years ago we painted our old varnished kitchen cabinets. We bought a good name brand primer and the matching high gloss paint. We didn't sand the cabinets before painting. The cabinet frames have been ok, but the doors have not stood up to the bumps and scuffs of my kitchen. So, this summer I plan to remove the doors, sand them and repaint. This is just my experience, but I wish I had sanded them the first time.
Most of the time you don't need to sand the cabinets beforehand. But it will depend on the condition of your cabinets. You can lightly sand the surface with 220-grit sandpaper before applying primer. Why not take one of the doors off and test it out first? That should give you a good idea of the result before you've committed to an entire kitchen. Good luck!
You should clean the surface well, then rough sand to knock off the gloss finish. No need to prime. Brush 2 coats of Valspar cabinet enamel on to cover. Available at Lowes.
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. Prime with a stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123. Then paint with your color. Seal with at least three coats with a water based polyurethane. Use a small foam roller and foam brush for a smooth finish.
It can be true for chalk paint