Painting Oak Kitchen Cabinets an Espresso Brown
Use an electric sander for best results, with 220-grit sandpaper to remove any existing layers of paint or stain. Once you're finished sanding, vacuum up any leftover dust and debris completely before applying any paint. Lead-based paint is an issue for cabinets built and painted prior to 1978. If you are preparing to paint cabinets that are this old, avoid sanding completely. Instead, apply a de-waxed shellac as preparation for the new paint. In either case, a priming coat is next, and will provide a clean, neutral base that's ideal for bringing out the proper color and undertones in the espresso brown top coat.
