on July 26, 2025
Giving your kitchen a fresh look doesn’t require a full renovation. With our durable, easy-to-clean Modern Eggshell finish, painting your kitchen cabinets is a simple and effective way to transform the space. This guide shows you how, whether your cabinets are new wood, previously painted wood, or MDF.
Painting New, Unpainted Wood Kitchen Cabinets
- Ensure all surfaces are sound, clean, dry, and free from grease or dirt
- Lightly sand to promote adhesion
- Patch-prime knots or resinous areas with Wood Primer & Undercoat in the recommended tone
- Apply one full coat of Wood Primer & Undercoat
- Finish with two coats of Modern Eggshell, allowing for proper drying between coats
Painting Previously Painted Wood Cabinets
- Clean and dry all surfaces; ensure they are sound
- Strip and sand any peeling or blistered areas
- Feather edges of old paint for a smooth transition
- Lightly sand to improve paint adhesion
- Patch-prime bare or filled spots with Wood Primer & Undercoat
- Apply one full coat of Wood Primer & Undercoat
- Apply two coats of Modern Eggshell, drying thoroughly between coats
Painting MDF Kitchen Cabinets
- Lightly sand edges to create a smooth surface and reduce absorption
- Apply one coat of Wood Primer & Undercoat in the correct tone
- Allow at least 4 hours of drying time before proceeding
- Apply two coats of Modern Eggshell, sanding lightly between coats if fibres raise
Note: When sanding MDF, minimise dust and wear a protective dust mask.
