How and what kind of paint do you use over cupboards that are varnished?

1) Clean the surface, 2) Kiltz brand primers are the ONLY way to go. They are available at most places paints are sold. They can even be tinted for your specific application. 3) Paint with your new kitchen paint. Might I suggest an oil based gloss or semi-gloss as these paints provide the best surface to wipe down when there is a mess to clean up.How and what kind of paint do you use over cupboards that are varnished?
Painting directly over varnish will turn out to be a nightmare. Do not do it without first preparing the surface of the cabinets.





You will need to sand off the varnish finish first, in order for the primer to adhere to the cabinets for good paint adhesion.





Doing this any other way is basically destroying the finish on your cabinetry. Keep this in mind, particularly if you are renting. Your landlord may give you permission to paint, but it is up to you to do the job correctly unless you want to chance being financially responsible for resurfacing the cabinets when you move out. Just a thought.How and what kind of paint do you use over cupboards that are varnished?
You need to de-grease the cabinets, then scuff up the surface with 120 grit sandpaper to give them some tooth, apply a coat of primer, and finally finish off with a latex paint with a gloss finish.
Use a latex enamel. Make sure they are grease free first.