How should I handle painting my kitchen cabinets?
If a change from semi gloss to high gloss is the only change,then you can first clean the cabinets and quickly sand over them with a fine grit sanding block to remove any left over debris and also scuff the surface for the high gloss to better adhere ( no primer is needed ). If the cabinets are in bad condition for example, they are dinged or worn down to the raw wood, you will need to fill the dings, and prime first. When you apply the finish coat, you can achieve an almost sprayed on appearance if you mix a small amount of Penetrol with the high gloss oil base paint. It is important to lay the doors down flat so the paint can atomize and flow together as it drys without runs. Be careful with paint additives because they will make the paint more likely to run but can create a professional looking finish when used correctly. Then, allow it to fully dry in that position.
