Painting the interior of your cabinets is not much different from painting the exterior. First, determine the material your cabinets are made of. Are they wood, laminate, or metal? And what condition are they in? Typically, wood is easier to paint than laminate or metal because paint adheres to wood surfaces much better than harder, slicker surfaces. Determining the material and condition of your cabinets will tell you what type of paint you will need, and how much work it will take to prepare the surfaces for that paint.

While DIY projects can save you money, without the training and experience the job will probably not come out with the professional look and quality you imagine. Hiring a professional may not save money, but it will definitely save time, frustration, and actually, money as well if you have to hire one anyway to fix the first attempt.

The benefits of properly preparing your exterior surfaces before painting extend far beyond the purely aesthetic. Making sure to follow certain guidelines before painting your home’s exterior can add both value to your property and years to the life of your new paint job. Since most paint failures result from inadequate surface preparation, don’t skimp on this crucial step just because it takes extra time and effort! Preparation procedures vary depending on the type of project and the surface/s to be painted. Here, we’ll detail the best practices for preparing the exterior of a standard Ohio, wood-sided home prior to painting.