Paint your own cabinets. The professional way.
Pro-tested prep and application products, a printed step-by-step manual, a full 53-minute private video walking through every detail, and 1-on-1 guidance from Jackson — so you get the best possible brush-and-roll cabinet finish without a $1,500+ spray setup.
You get the process, not just the products.
Every kit ships with the researched supplies, a printed step-by-step manual, and a full 53-minute private video walking you through every step. As soon as your purchase is complete, Jackson texts you the video link from his personal phone — so you can start watching while your kit is on its way. Direct 1-on-1 guidance by text, call, or FaceTime is available while you work.
Printed manual
A step-by-step guide in the box so you always know what comes next.
Full 53-minute video
A private, start-to-finish walkthrough covering every step and detail — texted to you immediately after purchase so you can watch before your kit arrives.
1-on-1 guidance
Text, call, or FaceTime Jackson directly when questions come up during your project.
Free to read. Four ways to go further.
The written B&B Step-by-Step Cabinet Painting Guide is free. Everything below adds instruction, personal help, or the supplies themselves — pick the level that fits your project.
Full Process Video Tutorial
Watch the complete cabinet painting process from start to finish.
Watch the Full Process Digital · nothing ships30-Minute Project Consultation
Get personalized professional advice for your specific cabinet project.
Book a Project Consultation Digital · nothing shipsGuided DIY Cabinet Painting
Full video instruction plus direct B&B project support while you complete the job yourself.
Get Guided DIY Support Best valuePhysical kit + digitalComplete B&B DIY Cabinet Painting System
Everything above plus the complete physical supply kit shipped directly to you.
Get the Complete SystemWhich option is right for you?
| What you get | Video$49.99 | Consultation$49.99 | Guided DIY$199 | Best valueComplete System$299 |
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| Free digital guide | ||||
| 53-min video tutorial | ||||
| One 30-min consultation | ||||
| Project-long 1-on-1 support | ||||
| Physical supply kit | ||||
| Printed guide | ||||
| Free shipping | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Want everything in one box plus the instruction and help to use it? The $299 Complete System is the best overall value.
Get the Complete SystemThe Complete System.
Every supply portioned for one kitchen, the printed guide, the full video, paint and primer recommendations, and direct 1-on-1 project support — shipped free to the 48 states.
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Replacement Consumables
SoonRestock sanding, masking, and cleaning supplies.
B&B Branded Products
SoonShop-tested products under the B&B name.
Recommended Pro Tools
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Why I Made This Kit
A short video on why I put this kit together and exactly what it's designed to help you do.
SAVE THOUSANDS. DO IT THE RIGHT WAY.
Hire a Professional
- Typical professional cabinet painting cost: $2,000–$7,000+
- Higher cost depending on kitchen size and scope
B&B DIY Cabinet Painting System
- $299.99 kit with free shipping to 48 states
- Paint and primer purchased separately/local
- Professional-selected tools and supplies
- Printed step-by-step guide
- Full-process video instruction
- Exact paint and primer recommendations
- B&B project support
Potential savings: THOUSANDS
Get the products, process, and instruction to do it yourself — without guessing your way through the project.
Buy the Kit —
Start with the free DIY cabinet painting guide.
Get the same step-by-step process B&B uses — cleaning, prep, priming, painting, drying and reassembly — in a free PDF. No kit required.
- 8-page printable PDF
- Same process used on Lexington kitchens
- Works for kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, and built-ins
Homeowners who want it done right — by themselves.
- You want a professional-looking result but the budget says DIY this time.
- You've watched enough videos to know prep matters — you just want the right stuff in one box.
- You want the product research already done — we tested multiple roller covers, brushes, primers, and paints to find the best combination for a brush-and-roll cabinet finish.
- You want a printed step-by-step manual in the box plus full access to the B&B DIY Cabinet Painting video with your purchase.
- You want direct access to Jackson by text, call, or FaceTime when questions come up during your project.
- You want a process from someone who fixes failed DIY paint jobs for a living.
We get called to fix DIY cabinets every month.
B&B Wood Coatings professionally refinishes cabinets across Lexington and the Bluegrass — and on the service side, we spray doors and drawer fronts for a factory-grade finish. A big part of that work is repairing or redoing kitchens homeowners painted themselves — not because they did a sloppy job, but because they used the wrong products or skipped the prep that makes a finish last.
We tested multiple roller covers, brushes, primers, and paints to find the combination that works best for a brush-and-roll DIY finish. The kit gives you the right quantities, the right order of operations, and a finish that holds up — without a $1,500+ spray setup. The included printed manual, digital guide, and full 53-minute private video walk you through the same process on oak, maple, MDF, stained, factory-finished, and previously painted cabinets.
Rather have us do it? See our 5–7 day serviceExact quantities. Nothing you won't use.
Eight steps. No shortcuts.
- 01
Clean / Degrease
Every surface gets degreased twice. Kitchen grease is the #1 reason DIY paint jobs fail.
- 02
Disassemble & Label
Doors, drawers, and hardware come off and get numbered so everything goes back where it belongs.
- 03
Mask & Prep
Counters, floors, walls, and appliances are masked off so you can work fast without worrying about drips.
- 04
Sand
Scuff sand to dull the existing finish and give the primer something to grab.
- 05
Prime
Apply Zinsser BIN Shellac Primer. It locks to the old finish, blocks tannin bleed-through on oak and cherry, and gives the topcoat a solid base.
- 06
Sand Primer
A light sanding of the primer is what gives the topcoat that smooth, factory feel.
- 07
Apply Finish Coats
Two thin coats of a cabinet-grade enamel — thin coats level out, thick coats sag.
- 08
Reassemble
Let it cure, reinstall doors and drawers using your labels, and install hardware.
Before you order.
Does the kit include paint?+
No. Paint and primer are not included. For the top coat, we recommend Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, tinted to your color choice at your local Sherwin-Williams store. A typical kitchen needs one gallon of paint for 2–3 finish coats.
Does the kit include primer?+
No. Primer is not included for the same reason as paint — we want you to buy fresh product locally. We recommend Zinsser BIN Shellac Primer, available at Lowe's and Home Depot. A typical kitchen needs one gallon for 1–2 coats.
How large of a kitchen will one kit handle?+
One kit is portioned for a typical kitchen of roughly 20–30 doors and drawer fronts. Very large kitchens, islands with paneling, or built-ins may need a second kit or replacement consumables.
Do I need a paint sprayer?+
No. The kit is built around a brush-and-roll process using fine-finish rollers that leave minimal texture. If you own a sprayer, the same prep steps apply and you'll get an even smoother result.
Can I complete the project using a brush and roller?+
Yes — that's what the kit is designed for. The included fine-finish microfiber rollers and angled brush are what we recommend to homeowners who don't want to buy or learn a sprayer.
What paint and primer should I purchase?+
We recommend Zinsser BIN Shellac Primer (found at Lowe's and Home Depot) and Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, tinted to your color choice at your local Sherwin-Williams store. A typical kitchen needs one gallon of primer and one gallon of paint to complete 1–2 coats of primer and 2–3 coats of paint.
How long does the process take?+
Plan on a long weekend to a full week depending on kitchen size and dry times. Most homeowners spend 2 days on cleaning, disassembly, and prep, then 2–4 days on priming, sanding, and finish coats.
Is this suitable for previously painted cabinets?+
Yes, as long as the existing paint is well-adhered. Peeling or chipping paint must be sanded back to a sound surface first. If a previous DIY job has failed badly, our professional refinishing service may be the better route.
How do I fill dents and scratches before painting?+
This is an optional step for cabinets with damage. After cleaning and sanding, press wood filler into any dents, scratches, or gouges using the kit's included putty knife, let it dry, then sand the repair flush with a 220-grit sanding sponge before priming. Wood filler is not included in the kit — we offer the DAP Plastic Wood-X Wood Filler as an optional $6.99 add-on with your kit purchase.
Can I upgrade handles and knobs, and how do I fill the old holes?+
Yes — another optional step. If your new hardware doesn't line up with the old holes, fill them with wood filler or a glued-in dowel, sand flush with a 220-grit sanding sponge, prime, and paint. A drill/driver is needed to make new holes, and a cabinet hardware jig makes alignment much easier. We offer a Cabinet Hardware Installation Jig as an optional $19.99 add-on with your kit purchase.