Great cabinet painting results start long before the first coat goes on. Walk your kitchen and decide whether you want to keep the existing layout and just refresh the look — for most Atlanta homeowners, that means new color, updated sheen, and hardware changes rather than a full remodel.
Prep is everything. Cabinet doors and drawer fronts should be removed, labeled, degreased, sanded, and primed before painting. Kitchens collect grease, and paint applied over it will peel within months. Make sure your painter's estimate includes full prep, not just a quick wipe-down.
Choose finishes made for hard use. Cabinets get opened, bumped, and cleaned daily, so use a durable enamel-grade paint rather than standard wall paint. Satin and semi-gloss sheens wipe down easily and hold up best in busy kitchens throughout Atlanta, Decatur, and Marietta.
Finally, plan the order of work: boxes are painted first, then doors and drawers are sprayed or finished off-site for the smoothest look. Expect a few days of drying and curing time before rehanging everything and adding new hardware — a small patience cost for a kitchen that feels brand new.