Unifinished cabinets, new floors...paint cabinets first?

To replace our old cabinets DH and I bought solid oak unfinished cabinets (which I will be painting white), and we bought laminate floor to replace our old vinyl tiles. Anyway, we expected only to be doing the floors until we found some rotten cabinets around the sink and dishwasher. We can't go for too much longer without a kitchen. It will take several days, from what I understand, to paint the cabinets and finish them. We cannot install the floor until we've installed the new cabinets (ok we could, but we're not) because I'm afraid I'll screw up the laminate while putting the cabinets in. DH wants to just paint the cabinets with primer for now, and then finish painting after they're installed and the floor is in, so we can have our kitchen back. Will the cbinets be ok with just primer? How long do I have before I must paint them or risk ruining them? Do I need to clean with TSP before painting, even though theyre brand new? Any suggestions would helpful. TIA.

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1. NO TSP, I'd paint cabinet first, you can touch up real easy. intstructions are on can re: painting..
2. primer will keep them until painted-do as soon as you can for best results....TSP not necessary, just be sure they are free of dust and debris before you prime and paint
3. The cabinets will be fine with only primer on them for a while. The primer will keep the wood from absorbing water and oils from being handled. You don't need to use TSP on unfinished wood, just wipe down with a damp rag to get all the dust off. When your ready to paint the final coat, you may want to use a little TSP or soap if any grease or oil has gotten on the primer. Additional bonus, you don't have to worry about scratching the paint while installing the cabinets.
4. First, why are you painting oak cabinets? They should be stained, it would look nice... Install the upper cabinets 1st so you have room underneath, then the floors... You should be fine either way... good luck