How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets with a DIY Hack to Save Time and Money! 

I am blown away about some of the comments here. People are insanely rude. I'm a new follower and loved it. I'm tired of boring, lifeless, 'to the point' videos where the content actually stinks. You were funny and knowledgeable. How can anyone say anything negative to that? 😱

One thing I like about your video is that you make it simple. I’ve watched a few cabinet painting videos and they are like 500 steps sanding doors, take doors off, spray guns, pour fillers, more sanding, taping, coat after coat, on and on. I’m thinking after all that work it would be better to just go buy new cabinets. But you made it pretty simple so thanks!

After I watched you video, the next day I went to buy the paint and today I started my paint journey. Thank you 😊

Yesss!!! Finally a video with dancing and painting : ) Just kidding I appreciate the fact that you painted the cabinets without removing them. I'm all for painting but the entire process of removing, painting , and reinstalling is just to much work for me. My life is to busy for all that, so thank you for sharing this amazing hack!

Just a couple suggestions. Use naphtha to clean off any grease/oils, useing a (red) scotch brite pad and paper towel. Then sand with 320 sandpaper. If you're going over existing paint/finish use BIN PRIMER (shellac primer) let dry for about a day then sand/vaccum before painting. Now you can use paint, and it can look great. However even paint that claims its durable isnt going to hold up in the long run. Cabinets are high use/touch spots. Chips and scratches will start showing up sooner or later. Not to mention if you dont do a good job cleaning and sand/vacuum between coats you risk and uneven and dirty finish risking the paint failing. The alternative to paint is not the most diy friendly but its infinitely better than paint. The alternative is tinted conversion varnish, you can get it at places like Sherman Williams and in any color you want. Now this method requires a little investment, as although it's not "meant" to be brushed its can be brushed on panels and face frames Using a mini roller and 2in brush on the panels (ROLL FIRST THEN USE THE BRUSH TO REMOVE THE TEXTURE FROM THE PANEL) Then use the 2in brush to paint the face frames. It has an incredibly short working time (less than 5 min once applied). This might make it a little harder to apply but so much easier to work around imo. For the doors I would definitely remove them and spray them with the conversion varnish. Now okay I know this is a lot. Probably more than you feel comfortable with, I wont lie and say its super easy but having seen the results of both systems I encourage people to put in the extra time/investment/research and go with conversion varnish. This way your kitchen will look incredible until well after the color you chose has gone out of fashion. Source; its what I do for a living.

Just want to say thank. I painted my cabinets and didn’t take any doors off ;thx to your vid.) it took me 3 days, and it’s PERFECT. Kinda mad I waited so long.

I love that u didn't take the doors off!! thank u🥰I just bought a house I needed this!

My sad little kitchenette needs some cheering up. Wish my budget covered more than paint but this house is mine and paid for! Thanks for your instruction and especially what paint to use. You do a thorough job without turning your home into a three ring circus.

I've been back and forth on whether or not to take the leap and paint the cabinets. I've read so many Pinterest boards and watched so many videos and they always scared me off. Yours finally convinced me to take the plunge!

You had me at dance party! I'm subbing, anybody brave enough to do that show's me you are divested of all ego entanglement. You are an emotionally healthy person.

Thank you my love! My husband and I built a house two years ago here in southern Illinois. Nothing but cornfields. When we got our kitchen cabinets, I didn’t want to paint them at that time, because we’ve been building for 3 years and I painted the entire two story house, and well, we were tired. I wanted to wait and now is the time. I’m doing a light gray for the main cabinets and I am painting my island a calming blue. I am excited! Thank you for all these tips. We have the same cabinetry. So beautiful. Great video!!

what an amazing job! LOVE the new color as it gives it a modern look and excellent job painting without removing the doors

Stumbled upon your channel in my first attempt at painting my cupboard doors and everyone wants to take the doors off……you’ve made what what going to be a huge task to tackle a little easier and less daunting …….love the little dance at the beginning …. I’m going to give that a go to hype myself up 😂

Finally someone who is doing it without the hassle no need work to take down the cabinet. I was saying to myself" they need to be another way" now u very proven me right. Will try this on cabinet

This was a HUGE help to me. Picked up new dance moves and painted my cupboards with all your tips. I just finished my cupboards. I love them so much.

A few men can fathom how you can do something without pulling out a drill ,screw driver and a sander 🤣🤣🤣🤣thank you for this video I been wanting to paint my cabinets but was scared off because for the men saying remove cabinets blah blah blah thanks lady you rock ! Will send you pics when I get it done so exited!!

I've followed her tutorial, used that paint, and that roller cover, with FANTASTIC RESULTS! I have now painted 3 large pieces of furniture with the Benjamin Moore Advance Waterborne Alkyd Paint, 2-3 coats on each piece and I STILL have 1/3 of a gallon left! This is the BEST PAINT. I have also painted another dresser with it, colored "Raspberry Sorbet" with beautiful results. (it did take 3 coats) I have recommended This paint to everyone wanting to paint furniture or cabinets. We will be using it on our Kitchen and bathroom Cabinets very soon. THANK YOU SO MUCH For sharing your time and knowledge!

I needed this . I don’t want to take off my cabinets

Beautiful!! I love the color you've chosen! I've been wanting to do my kitchen cabinets for so long. Thanks so much for your encouragement. I think I can do your methods. I hated to take them down, but you showed me how to easily NOT take them down to paint and get excellent results. Thanks so much!! I'm going to do this!

I absolutely LOVED your dance intro!!!! You go girl! 👏😊

From one midlife woman to another, I love your dancing skills and your diy hacks! Love saving time and money! I'm here for it!!

You’re just showing your personality and I LOVE IT ♥️ I’m also loving your DIY’S. Keep being you because people like me will absolutely subscribe.

That paint is KEY!! We did our kitchen in that exact paint and it came out flawless. Not only that but after 3 years, they still look like they were done yesterday. They wipe off and they don’t chip. It’s expensive but well worth it.

Preparation is 🔑 n love the fact,that ur breaking it down in full details to help anyone who's interested!#helpingothers

Was looking all over for a video that showed how cabinets can be painted without removing the doors. THANK YOU!!

Just want to let you know, I used the tips and the paint you suggested in this video for my own (bathroom) cabinets and also for the hallway doors, and they turned out AWESOME!! Thank you for the great suggestions and for this video!!

Omgosh thank you!! So much good info I love the color your choose! And the dance party was awesome!!

I am painting my cabinets right now! When I am done you should come over and dance with me! Great video! Beautiful work❤️. I am seriously in shock over what people say to someone having a good time! Shameful. Keep doing what you do😘

I LOVE Green Frog tape!! I buy the 1.8 in width. I have taped every trim around windows, doors front and back, base trim near floors. That's a lot of tape, but well worth it. I'm finally down to last trim in kitchen. House is 2300 sf. I first painted ALL walls inside then worked on trim. Fortunately we were removing carpet upstairs and had wood floors downstairs which I removed all 1/4 round and replaced with new. New vinyl plank flooring upstairs in 2 baths and laundry and new base trim and 1/4 rounds in those rooms. I'll be repainting cabinets in those rooms and replacing countertops, all this I'm doing as a stay at home mom, so ladies, know that it can be done. I've saved thousands of $$ in labor costs. Started in october, most done by Feb. Took a break, now finishing up. Take your time with the frog tape and you will get great results. I really like Benjamin Moore paint, and can't wait to try the new alkoid for cabinets.

This is great information. CLosing on a house that has lawn green cabinets and I want the Riverway color. Excited to do this as soon as I close!

I love it! I can't wait to try this in my kitchen! Thank you so much for sharing this!

That is an absolutely beautiful completed project. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips.

Thanks for sharing!!! I absolutely LOVE your dance intro! You’re my kind of person!😊😆 I am in the process of painting our kitchen so will definitely use your method when painting the cabinets! Loved the after look but the wood was soo pretty. 😢Anyways, Thanks for sharing!

Love it!! Cabinets came out great. Thanks for sharing ❤

Thank you for the awesome tips. I had never heard of velour rollers, but will definitely try them on my bathroom cabinet project.

Best Video I Have watched For painting Cabinets (& believe me, I have watched A LOT) I am finally confident enough to Tackle the Project 😊 Wish me luck, this is my 1st semi big project DIY. Thanks so much for videos, you are a God send, Doll💜

I subscribed when I saw her dancing. I certainly love her energy 💕

So encouraging. I feel like I can do it!! Maybe...

Hi Sarah, Great job. You've certainly gave me hope. I've been wanting to do my cabinets for so long, but I dreaded the work. I have as many cabinets as you do, and your tips were so helpful, I think I'm going to go for it. I'll let you know.

Oh my goodness, I love you! You had me at dance party...LOL Nice tips, thanks for sharing.

This was the best Video about Painting Kitchen cabinets, I am just about to paint but thought I should watch another video weather if I should take doors off or not. Thank you for the information

I painted my kitchen cabinets and love how they turned out! Thanks for the tutorial!

Love this video. Your kitchen looks just like mine. I was planning on paying someone to paint my cabinets but now I might just do it myself and save a few thousand dollars. Thank you !

Wow -- excellent tutorial. You are a very good teacher. So glad I watched this before starting our project. Many thanks!

I love that paint! I've used it on furniture, a bedroom set I did is still perfect after 10 years. I used a McGuire's polishing kit on it, designed for polishing cars, to bring it up to an almost glossy finish.

I subbed! Thank you for taking the time to create this video and explain everything in detail. And also thank you for just being YOU in your videos, that part is also so important and I subbed instantly.

Wow it's really beautiful, thank you for sharing!

Thank you so much for all your advice and ideas. I've been thinking about doing my kitchen cabinets for a long time now, but after watching you I'm ready to go for it. I have subscribed to your channel too now. Have a great weekend

lol you had me at dance party!! love it

I love this video! Thinking of painting my own kitchen cabinets to save money. My kitchen is small and doesn’t have a lot of cabinets. I like that you left them on, it seems time consuming to take all the cabinets down and put them back up. I will try this method.

Nice! I love the way your kitchen came out. Also, I like the way took you time ri explain everything and the demonstrations. Gave me hope I can paint my kitchen cabinets.

You did a fabulous job!! This is the best cabinet painting video I have seen!!! Love the dance party as well!!!

I feel more comfortable about painting my kitchen cabinets. Thank you.

This is the first vid from you I `ve watched and I actually got what I came here for! Learned a lot about cabinet painting AND some new dance moves! Then I read some of the comments! What is wrong with people? One has no time for dancing? That comment was posted a few days ago.....all we have now is TIME!!! Hey Midlife Girl - if I were you ...I would make a whole new video just dancing - say...about 15 minutes long with the title :" How to paint counter tops !" Hehehe ;))

Awesome!!! Just the great advice I was looking for!!! Thanks so much!

Great vid...thanks gave me some guidance for my kitchen repaint project

I absolutely love the idea of painting the cabinets without removing the panels.

The dance party was everything!!!!!

Fantastic tutorial. Very clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

Awesome tips, I’m thinking of painting my kitchen cupboards, looks great .

Nice tips. I removed my doors and drawers instead of worrying about taping so much and painting over the hardware. Used a bonding primer and used a clear poly semigloss finish for a slight shine, easier to clean and more durable.

You’re hilarious, love your dance party!

Beautiful job, and thanks so much for the tutorial!

This is a great tutorial! Thank you for making this ♥️

Lucky you for being in mid-life , I'm at end-of-life and just happen to have this same project upcoming. Thanks for the tips !

Looks great and like that you saved so much labour keeping the doors on. I have honey oak cabinets and want to change a modern look

Looks great, wonderful colour, and thanks for the chalk paint tip!

Thank you, I'm in the UK and your video is still relevant. Be happy

I haven't even watched the entire video, but that dance sold me. I love it!

Love how u didn’t remove the doors.

I loved you and the video at the dance party! Nailed it.

Beautiful job really modernised the kitchen x

came for the painting. stayed for the dance party :)

Your dance party = my happy dance corner lol. Also I LOVE that color. I painted my bathroom cabinets and completely botched the job. I think I’ll give some of these hacks a try. Great info!

I love your energy !!!

Looks amazing, just done mine and it is so nice, great vid!

Love the dance intro 😄 Thanks for the video and tips 👍

We are in the middle of painting wood cabinets, we decided to clean, sand, primer, paint. One tip for primer make sure you get enough or do a second coat if needed, its much easier to work with versus the paint. We are also using the Benjamin Moore Advanced primer and satin paint as you did. It's working well so far, about 3-4 days left of doing ours. We are going from a medium darkness wood to white so the primer is very important.

Love your dance party! Too funny... Thanks for the great tips, just subbed your channel :)

Thank you so much for your video!!! You really helped me plan!!!

Loved the dance, you Go Gurl!!! God blessings.

Wow. Beautiful job Sarah. FYI. Keep dancing 💃

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

I love this video . I think I can do this. Great colors in your kitchen . Great tutorial

Awesome job

I never thought of leaving the doors on! Thanks for that tio

Thank you! Just got a house and want to start with small things and learn. Appreciate you!

thanks for your tips and experiences with painting cabinets, not for the fainthearted.... and love those dance moves girl! Did not expect to be entertained too! LOL

Wow great love the dancing lol keep up the great work

This is excellent. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I'm totally buying this paint brand tomorrow!

I loved the dance party! You did an amazing job with your kitchen!

You had me at *Shenanigans and dance party*!! And I guess I'm painting out my mom's 90's white washed kitchen cabinets to gloss white!! Thanks for the video!

Very helpful!

I love your energy

This is best tutorial I’ve seen yet. Now I know I can do my kitchen by myself. I was worried about having to take the doors off. Thank you so much. New subscriber from Australia 🇦🇺🤗

thank you for this video. i wanted to redo my cabinets cause they are way to dark for my liking and it makes my kitchen feel so small. should be fun with my 2 young kids around lol

This Advanced paint by Benjamin Moore is the key. It self levels and that means it doesn't show brush marks. I have nowhere to lay down cabinets or even hang them. I hate poly. Used it in Montana to go over oak cabinets and it dripped so much if I did not take off the doors and lay them down I had to sand and sand the drips out. Hey, Girl dance in the kitchen! We need to have some fun! I am painting the brown floors too with Home floor paint. That is a couple of videos too!

Your kitchen cabinets look stunning! Thanks for the awesome DIY hack! 🎨👏

GREAT JOB! Beautiful color!

Tbh I loved the color of the cabinets before. The blue color is very pretty too though. Loved your dancing!