Cabinet Prep
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Degreaser + deglosser made for cabinets — so primer, Cabinet Mud, and paint can actually bond.
Kitchen cabinets can look clean and still be covered with hidden grease, hand oils, cooking residue, and surface shine.
If that stays on the surface, paint can peel, chip, or fail later — no matter how good your primer or paint is.
Cabinet Prep removes the hidden stuff that ruins adhesion. Spray it on and wipe thoroughly to lift away loosened grease and residue. You can follow with a clean damp cloth, then let the surface dry fully.
16 oz bottle. One bottle preps most average-size kitchens.
Why DIYers Start With Cabinet Prep
- Breaks through kitchen grease, grime, and hand oils
- Dulls glossy surfaces so coatings can bond better
- Helps loosen grease and residue so you can wipe it away
- Works before Cabinet Mud, primer, or paint
- Safe for wood, laminate, MDF, and previously painted cabinets
Why Not Just Use Dish Soap or TSP?
- Dish soap cleans surface dirt, but it does not properly degloss cabinets.
- TSP can be harsh and usually needs careful rinsing to avoid residue problems.
- Cabinet Prep is made for cabinet painting — vertical surfaces, kitchen grease, and adhesion prep.
Use Cabinet Prep Before You
- Apply Cabinet Mud or any grain filler
- Prime or paint cabinets
- Repaint previously finished cabinets
- Work around handles, edges, doors, and high-touch areas
How To Use It
Follow the container directions and the preparation requirements for your chosen coating system. Test a discreet area first.
- Spray Cabinet Prep onto the cabinet surface
- For heavy grease, let it sit briefly before wiping
- Wipe thoroughly with a clean cloth or a scrub pad suitable for the surface to lift away loosened grease and residue
- Optional: follow with a clean cloth dampened with water to remove any remaining loosened residue
- Let the surface dry fully
- Complete any remaining preparation required by your coating system, including sanding where specified, before applying Cabinet Mud, primer, or paint
This is the step that helps prevent adhesion problems before they start.
Ready to prep your cabinets the right way?
Add Cabinet Prep to your cart and start with the surface prep step that helps the rest of the project stick.
