Re-painting kitchen units

[HawkEye244]

I've decided I want to re-paint the kitchen rather than strip it out. I've painted many times before but I'm not confident that removing each individual front to the base and wall units to paint them with a mini roller will give a reasonable finish. There is still the cornice to paint and other trims.

So for the first time I'm considering purchasing or hiriing a spray gun. I could potentially remove each front and spray them down in the garden and then remove all the other features and spray these in the same way. Or I could do it all in situ and seal the room up etc.

I need some advice on the best way to go about this and what tools I should be looking to use?

N.B The kitchen itself does not have any special features. It consists of normal base units of varying widths and normal wall units of varying widths, with the exception of two of the fronts which have a decorative glass panel. Any advice welcome.

 

[foxhole]

Depends on the door type, flat doors are easy to roller [mohair] but if you have contours then spraying will work , but, surfaces need to be grease free and spotless or spraying will look ****e. Can't be sprayed in situ.But could be more expensive than just replacing the doors

 

[Robbie uk]

Ive painted many kitchens over the years using Dulux Satinwood, oil based, with a brush and they have come out very well. They may take a few coats to cover dark colours but generally look quite good.

 

[misterhelpful]

Yes, oil satinwood is the best product in my opinion too. For kitchen cabinets, Crown Solo was always my go to paint but the last ones I did was several years ago so I can't say if the new formula stuff would turn out as good.
I agree that roller and brush is the most convenient all round method and wouldn't go to the expense of a quality sprayer for painting one set of kitchen units. Also, that grease free tip is essential.