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    Jun 22, 2010, 12:38 PM
    When painting kitchen cabinets is it best to sand first, then paint?
    Thinking about painting my kitchen cabinets without the expensive kitchen re-modeling work. Which type of paint is best used on wooden kitchen cabinets?
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    Jun 22, 2010, 01:26 PM

    Lightly sand, tack cloth and prime with something like KILZ 2, then top coat with latex or oil enamel. Sheen is up to you but I'd go semi-gloss or satin
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    Jun 22, 2010, 01:57 PM
    Hi, Jeffrey_i!

    What kind of finish, if any, is on the cabinets, please?

    Thanks!
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