Many homeowners are taken aback by the number of steps involved in a successful cabinet painting project. First of all, all door and drawer fronts are removed, and each one is given a label so that there is no confusion later. All surfaces are thoroughly scrubbed to clean for years of cooking grease and grime. Hardware comes off and gets set aside. Next, we sand everything down to allow the primer to adhere and then use a primer that matches the material that we are working with. Finish coats are applied with professional spray equipment, when applicable, resulting in the smooth, even finish you cannot achieve using a brush on flat cabinet surfaces. The finish, whether matte, satin, semi-gloss or even high gloss, depends on the room, how it will be used, and what you really want to see first thing every morning.