Cabinet Prep

Cabinet Prep

Cabinet Prep is a cabinet-specific degreaser and deglosser designed to remove grease, oils, and surface shine so paint, filler, and primer can bond properly.

If paint doesn’t stick, nothing else matters. This is the step that makes everything after it predictable.

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Why Cabinets Fail Before Paint Ever Goes On

Cabinets don’t fail because of bad paint.

They fail because grease, waxes, hand oils, and glossy residue prevent proper adhesion — especially around handles, edges, and high-touch areas.

The problem is that most of this contamination isn’t obvious. Cabinets can look clean and still cause paint to peel or chip later.

Cabinet Prep exists to remove what you can’t see — so paint actually sticks.

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What Cabinet Prep Does

• Breaks down kitchen grease and hand oils
• Dulls surface gloss to promote adhesion
• Leaves no waxes, silicones, or residue behind
• Safe for wood, laminate, MDF, and painted cabinets
• No rinsing required

This is not about scrubbing harder — it’s about using the right chemistry for cabinet surfaces.

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How Cabinet Prep Is Used

Cabinet Prep is used early in the process — before grain filling, primer, or paint.

It’s sprayed on, wiped off with a clean cloth, and allowed to dry. No rinsing, no residue, no guessing.

Proper cleaning here prevents peeling, chipping, and adhesion failures later.

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When to Use Cabinet Prep

• Before applying Cabinet Mud or any filler
• Before priming or painting cabinets
• Before repainting previously finished cabinets
• After sanding to remove dust, oils, and fingerprints

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Why I Don’t Use Dish Soap or TSP

Dish soap cleans, but it doesn’t degloss.

TSP can be harsh on cabinet materials, leave residue behind, and create more problems than it solves — especially on MDF.

Cabinet Prep is designed specifically for vertical cabinet surfaces, kitchen grease, and paint adhesion — not floors or walls.

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Why I Use This on Real Kitchens

I don’t gamble with adhesion on client jobs.

I use Cabinet Prep anywhere grease, oils, or buildup could compromise paint — especially around handles and edges.

If paint fails, it almost always traces back to what didn’t get cleaned.

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Is Cabinet Prep Right for Your Project?

Use Cabinet Prep if:

• You’re painting kitchen or bathroom cabinets
• You want paint that sticks long-term
• You’re using Cabinet Mud, primer, or paint
• You don’t want peeling or chipping later

You may not need it if:

• Cabinets are brand new and unfinished
• You’re not painting or refinishing

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Part of the Cabinet Prep System

Cabinet Prep is the first step in the Cabinet Prep System.

Cleaning and deglossing comes first, then grain and surface correction, followed by primer and paint.

Skipping this step compromises everything that follows.

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Common Questions

Does this replace sanding?
No. Cabinet Prep cleans and deglosses; sanding addresses surface texture. The two work together.

Does it need to be rinsed?
No. Cabinet Prep is wipe-on, wipe-off, and leaves no residue.

Is it safe on MDF and laminate?
Yes. It’s designed for cabinet materials, not floors or walls.

How much does one bottle cover?
One bottle preps most average-size kitchens.

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Why This Step Matters

If paint doesn’t stick, the job fails — no matter how good the paint is.

Cabinet Prep exists to remove the variables so the rest of the process works the way it should.