Apply Some Paint

• 1). Remove the doors, drawer fronts, and hardware from the cabinets with a screwdriver and set them aside.
  
  
• 2). Sand the various pieces of the cabinets that need to be painted with a 220-grit sandpaper to remove any old finishes or sticky surfaces, creating a better surface for painting. Wipe away dust from sanding with a tack cloth.
  
  
• 3). Apply a very thin coat of a latex acrylic primer to the cabinets in even, careful strokes with a foam brush or roller. Let dry for one hour. Sand the primed surface with 120-grit sanding sponge to even out the finish, wipe with a tack cloth, and apply a second coat. After the second coat has dried, sand once more with the 120-grit sanding sponge.
  
  
• 4). Apply a first coat of an acrylic latex paint in your preferred finish using a foam brush or roller. Use thin even strokes, avoiding any large globs of paint on the surface. Let dry for an hour, and apply a second coat. A third coat may be necessary for complete coverage.
  
  
• 5). Protect your paint job by applying a clear varnish to the cabinets after the paint is completely dry. Apply a wipe on varnish using a clan cotton rag, following the directions specified on the label of your preferred varnish. Once varnish has dried, reassemble your cabinets.
  
  

Put on Some Paper

• 1). Remove the doors, drawer fronts, and hardware from the cabinets with a screwdriver and set them aside.
  
  
• 2). Sand away sticky surfaces and grim (on wooden surfaces) with a 220-grit sandpaper. Wipe down sanding dust with a tack cloth.
  
  
• 3). Measure the various parts of the cabinets that need to be covered and mark these measurements on a notebook or notepad.
  
  
• 4). Cut sheets of the contact paper according to the measurements taken earlier. Cut the pieces carefully using a utility knife or an X-acto knife. If using your own kitchen table or counter-tops as a cutting surface, place a cutting board underneath your contact paper to prevent damage to the table.
  
  
• 5). Adhere the paper to the cabinets starting at a corner and carefully moving downward to prevent bubbling under the paper. Fix and accidental bubbling by rolling over the paper with a rubber brayer.