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Eight Ways a Cabinet Paint Job Goes Wrong (and Which Ones We Can Fix)
Cabinet Painting

Eight Ways a Cabinet Paint Job Goes Wrong (and Which Ones We Can Fix)

Orange peel, drips, dust nibs, pinholes, chipping, cracking, cloudy patches, a sandpaper texture. Each one has a specific cause, and each one tells you what the last painter skipped. Here's how to read a botched cabinet job, what it takes to fix it properly, and when a fresh coat isn't enough.

September 15, 2026 · 8 min read

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