Is it okay to paint kitchen cabinets without removing them?

If you can paint around th hinges so they don't "freeze" and not open or shut as they should, I se no reason why you can't. I think I would just use a small paint brush to do it so you are ure to not get paint on them (like one of those "think" kiddie paint brushes you can buy for a buck in a pack of various sizes at the Dollar store). Good Luck on your project and thanks for using Hometalk :)

Here is a lady who did it:

http://www.vanessasmodernvintagehome.com/painted-kitchen-cabinets-1-weekend/

Your paint is going to "Lay-down" better if you have your doors horizontal, battery drill and a phillips bit are cheap and make it so much easier

The finish will not be so great, you can do it, but you will probably be unhappy with the results. Get help so you can do a proper job. I would hate for you to go through all the trouble for a so so result.

oooops I typed "tink" when I meant to type "thick" .. sorry

Hello. Yes, it more than okay to paint your cabinet without removing them from the frame. But, I would like for you to keep in mind:

1st. Make sure that you tape off the hinges so they don't get painted?

2nd. To remove the handles so they won't get paint on them.

3rd. Cover all your surrounding areas really good so they don't change colors (get paint on them) LOL!

4th. Enjoy your new cabinet!! I hope that this helped you in your project. Have a good D.I.Ying!!

I did and was very happy with the results. Just be careful with your painting.