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​Can you paint kitchen cabinets over varnish?

Yes, with the right sanding and adhesion primer first — skipping this is a common cause of peeling. AP Sprayers assesses every kitchen individually and adapts the preparation process accordingly. We serve Essex, Hertfordshire, and London.

Yes, but varnished surfaces require specific preparation to ensure the paint bonds correctly. Varnish creates a hard, non-porous surface that standard primers may not adhere to without proper keying. AP Sprayers sands varnished surfaces thoroughly and applies a suitable adhesion primer before any topcoat. Attempting to paint over varnish without correct preparation is one of the most common causes of peeling cabinet paint. The type and condition of the existing varnish affects the approach — oil-based varnishes require different treatment to water-based finishes. We assess each kitchen individually and adapt our preparation process accordingly.

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