1. How to Paint a Cabinet | Behr Paint

  2. Find how to paint home cabinets, including how to paint stiles and openings, side panels, and paneled doors.

  3. how to paint cabinets, painting kitchen cabinets, painting bathroom cabinets, painting cabinets, bathroom cabinet paint, kitchen cabinet paint, cabinets

  4. Behr Paint provides helpful tips and instructions for painting cabinets, from preparation to clean up. Whether you're painting kitchen cabinets or painting bathroom cabinets, Behr has ideas and product guides to help you with your project.

  5. To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS® primer.
    Not interested in applying a primer? Consider using PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA® products—innovatively developed as a paint and primer in one.

    If you are painting a cabinet that was previously painted with a glossy paint, thoroughly scuff-sand or degloss the surface for proper adhesion.

  6. Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2”–2½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint.

    TIP: When using more than one gallon of paint, combine the colors for better color uniformity. This intermixing is called “boxing.”

  7. With your brush, paint the inside edges of the cabinet door openings.

    TIP: To avoid drips, tap off the excess paint against the inside wall of the bucket.

  8. Paint the middle stile from top to bottom following the wood grain. Then paint the remaining stiles in the following order: top, bottom, left, right.

    TIP: Reload the brush when necessary to maintain a wet edge.

  9. Using your brush, paint (cut in) around the perimeter of the cabinet where it meets the ceiling, walls, countertops, and floor.

  10. Pour paint into a paint tray. Work the roller into the tray until is fully loaded with paint. For best results, use a ¼” roller cover.

    TIP: A brush may be used in the areas where a roller is not suitable.

  11. With your roller, paint the side panel of the cabinet. Be sure to roll over the cut in area as well. Continue until all side panels are complete.

    TIP: Lightly roll over the entire panel to create a smooth, uniform finish.

  12. Using your brush, paint the edges around the perimeter of the door.

  13. With the door open, begin painting into the recess of the door panel. Start at a corner of the recess and continue around its perimeter.

    TIP: Reload the brush when necessary and maintain a wet edge.

  14. Continue painting the remainder of the panel until the entire panel is complete. Wipe away the excess paint that has overlapped onto the door frame.

    TIP: A roller may also be used on the larger open areas of the cabinet to avoid brush strokes.

  15. Paint the door frame in the following order: top, bottom, left, right.

  16. Again with your brush, paint the backside of the door. Repeat the process until the project is complete. Leave the doors open until the paint is completely dry (dry times will vary depending on temperature and humidity).

    TIP: For optimum results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.

  17. Color Used: Riviera Sand 320E-3

  18. How to Paint a Cabinet

  19. Expert advice on painting cabinets.
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  39. For Best Results
  40. To promote adhesion and durability of your topcoat, use a PREMIUM PLUS<font face='Superscript'>®</font> primer.<br> Not interested in applying a primer? Consider using PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA<font face='Superscript'>®</font> products—innovatively developed as a paint and primer in one.<br><br> If you are painting a cabinet that was previously painted with a glossy paint, thoroughly scuff-sand or degloss the surface for proper adhesion.<br><br>
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  42. The Stiles and Openings
  43. Step 1
  44. Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2”–2½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the paint. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> When using more than one gallon of paint, combine the colors for better color uniformity. This intermixing is called “boxing.”
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  48. Step 2
  49. With your brush, paint the inside edges of the cabinet door openings. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> To avoid drips, tap off the excess paint against the inside wall of the bucket.
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  53. Step 3
  54. Paint the middle stile from top to bottom following the wood grain. Then paint the remaining stiles in the following order: top, bottom, left, right. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Reload the brush when necessary to maintain a wet edge.
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  58. The Side Panels
  59. Step 1
  60. Using your brush, paint (cut in) around the perimeter of the cabinet where it meets the ceiling, walls, countertops, and floor.
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  64. Step 2
  65. Pour paint into a paint tray. Work the roller into the tray until is fully loaded with paint. For best results, use a ¼” roller cover.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> A brush may be used in the areas where a roller is not suitable.<br><br>
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  69. Step 3
  70. With your roller, paint the side panel of the cabinet. Be sure to roll over the cut in area as well. Continue until all side panels are complete. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Lightly roll over the entire panel to create a smooth, uniform finish.
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  74. The Paneled Doors
  75. Step 1
  76. Using your brush, paint the edges around the perimeter of the door.
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  80. Step 2
  81. With the door open, begin painting into the recess of the door panel. Start at a corner of the recess and continue around its perimeter.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Reload the brush when necessary and maintain a wet edge.<br><br>
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  85. Step 3
  86. Continue painting the remainder of the panel until the entire panel is complete. Wipe away the excess paint that has overlapped onto the door frame. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> A roller may also be used on the larger open areas of the cabinet to avoid brush strokes.
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  90. Step 4
  91. Paint the door frame in the following order: top, bottom, left, right.
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  95. Step 5
  96. Again with your brush, paint the backside of the door. Repeat the process until the project is complete. Leave the doors open until the paint is completely dry (dry times will vary depending on temperature and humidity). <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> For optimum results in quality of color and finish, apply a second coat.
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  100. <font face="Frutiger67Condensed"><font face="Frutiger76Italic">Color Used:</font></font> Riviera Sand 320E-3
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