Can I paint over veneer cabinets without sanding?

• <div><p>It’s important to sand your cabinets before you paint them so that your paint job will hold. However, in some cases, you might be able to skip the sanding. For example, you could use certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-paint-explained.htm">types of paint</a>, like mineral or chalk paint, that don’t require heavy sanding. You might also be able to use a high quality bonding primer or a liquid deglosser which allows the paint to stick without sanding. </p></div>

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Q: Can you paint over stained cabinets without sanding?

• <div><p>Technically, you can paint over stained cabinets without sanding. There are specialty paints that are made precisely for not sanding cabinets. However, many interior cabinet paints work just as well. </p><p>To make sure you have a smooth surface without sanding, you&rsquo;ll need to degrease the cabinets thoroughly, add a bonding coat for strength, add primer, and then finally paint your cabinets. It&rsquo;s still a process regardless of whether you sand your cabinets.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to refinish cabinets?

• <div><p>Refinishing cabinets requires a significant commitment, so even a professional will take between <b>40 and 120 hours</b> on average to complete a cabinet refinishing project. In most cases, you&rsquo;re looking at a week or more of work, although this depends on the number of cabinets you have and how many laborers will be working on the project. Whether you&rsquo;re refinishing cabinets in your kitchen, bathroom, or office, you should plan on the room being at least partially out of commission for one to two weeks. DIY refinishing will usually take a month or two, depending on your expediency.</p></div>

Q: Can I paint over veneer cabinets without sanding?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s important to sand your cabinets before you paint them so that your paint job will hold. However, in some cases, you might be able to skip the sanding. For example, you could use certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-paint-explained.htm">types of paint</a>, like mineral or chalk paint, that don&rsquo;t require heavy sanding. You might also be able to use a high quality bonding primer or a liquid deglosser which allows the paint to stick without sanding. </p></div>

Q: Is spray painting cabinets a good idea?

• <div><p>Many DIYers like to spray paint cabinets because it provides a more even-looking finish than painting with a brush. However, getting comfortable with a spray painter takes time and without practice, you may not spray the surfaces evenly. Take some time to practice painting with a HVLP sprayer on cardboard or scrap wood before diving into your project.</p></div>

Q: Can I use regular wall paint on cabinets?

• <div><p>You can use regular wall paint on cabinets or choose cabinet-grade, scuff-resistant paint for a more durable, easy-to-clean finish.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
Randy took our vision and brought our custom cabinets to life! Amazing craftsmanship at a fair price and well within the forecasted timeline. We can?t wait to tackle a larger project with Randy!
Jackson All In One Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
We had an absolutely awful experience with this business "The Driveway Co. of Macon" now called "The Driveway Co. of Macon and Softroc of Macon". We hired this company to refinish our concrete floors. The end result was a botched-up disgrace. Our floors had numerous gouges...
The Driveway Company of Macon
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Reviewed in January 2024
Quality Service.... they painted my cabinets. Got a new look kitchen for fraction of the price!
Sky Blue Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
Seth Bruno will only produce quality. He refuses to spare quality for price. If he canâ t do a professional job, he will not accept the job. He is highly experienced and motivated to complete jobs in a timely manner. He has painted my office and my home. He also painted my friendâ s cabinets....
Bruno's Painting
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Reviewed in April 2021
Cabinets look great! Very professional service. Customer service is top notch. I plan on scheduling them for my next painting project in the near future,
R. Williams Contracting Service
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Reviewed in September 2015
Very professional. Did a beautiful job painting my cabinets
Five Star Painting of Decatur
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Reviewed in March 2014
I called the Design Gallery (based on the reviews I read on this site) and met with Todd, the designer to discuss details of the project to re-face cabinets. The current cabinets were peeling due to a lack of proper staining/sealing. The cabinets were installed 3 years ago when we built our...
The Design Gallery
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Reviewed in July 2012
I bought my first property on Feb 08. I had Dale rewire the kitchen & bath to repair safety concerns & code violations. He also did a few sockets & switches, along with moving & updating the service panel. He finished in in less than one day. Compared to the trouble I had with the general...
Reliable & Affordable Electric
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Reviewed in March 2011
He did not put the shower in correctly, the shower cracked the first time we used it, and he would not come back. He said he would redo it but he?d charge us again. He does not stand behind his work. He charged us $500 a day. We live in an old house and it looked nice when he finished, but...
Bagwell Roofing and Agriculture
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Reviewed in September 2007
The experience we had with this lady was awful. We lost our security deposit after doing over 3000.00 worth of improvements to this home. We replaced cabinets in kitchen and bathroom and we also replaced kitchen countertops in kitchen. When we moved into this home, it took her forever to get the...
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