- 1). Remove the cabinet's doors. Remove the hinges, handles or any other hardware with a screwdriver. Set the hardware aside.
- 2). Fill a bucket with warm water and a mild household soap. Wipe the cabinet and the cabinet door with the soapy water using a sponge. Rinse the sponge and wipe the cabinet again to rinse. Dry it with a clean towel.
- 3). Saturate a lint-free cloth with a liquid deglosser. Wipe down the cabinet and the cabinet door with the deglosser; let it dry according to the package directions.
- 4). Pour an oil-based primer into a paint tray. Use a 4-inch paint brush to apply one coat of the primer to the cabinet, starting at the top of the cabinet and working down. Use even, overlapping strokes.
- 5). Paint the cabinet door with the primer. If the door has a trim or a bevel design, start in the middle of the door and work out to the edge. If not, start at the top of the door and work to the bottom.
- 6). Let the primer dry according to the package directions. While it dries, rinse out the paintbrush and paint tray and let them air dry.
- 7). Apply the first coat of an oil-based chocolate brown paint to the cabinets and door, using the same painting technique you used to apply the primer. Let the paint dry and apply a second coat for a darker chocolate brown finish.
- 8). Let the second coat dry 48 hours. Re-install the hinges and hardware and reattach the door.
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