Will I be able to match the paint on peeling cabinets reasonably well?

Question

The paint on the cabinets surrounding our kitchen sink are peeling terribly. The other cabinets are in reasonably good condition. We are hoping to remodel the kitchen in the next couple of years, so I don’t want to spend a ton of money repainting/refinishing all of our cabinets. I would love to just repaint the few that are peeling.

A few questions regarding how to best go about this:

1. Will A paint shop be able to match the paint color and finish (I.e. semi-gloss? Etc)?

2. Can I sand them by hand? What grit sand paper should I use? Will a need to sand all the existing paint off the cabinets that are peeling? Or just where they are peeling?

3. Should I use a primer? If so any recommendations?

4. How noticeable will brush marks be? Should I go the extra mile and rent a spray painter?

Thank you all very much!!

Answer 1

1. Not perfectly, but if you make good choices about which panels to paint it won't be conspicuous.

2. Yes, but I'd limit sanding to the rough edges of the paint left behind after scraping the loose material away. If your cabinets aren't solid wood you risk damaging the veneer and creating a fuzzy appearance.

3. Absolutely. That's the only reliable way to get a good paint bond. Use a high-quality primer with excellent adhesion.

4. That will depend on you. Follow common best practices and it will look just fine. You can also use a foam brush if you don't want any grain at all.