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When painting kitchen cabinets do you need to paint the inside or just what you would see from the outside?

I know you need to paint both sides of the door, the piece in between the doors..but what about the actual interior of the cabinet..should it be painted?

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  1. its usually full of dishes and you will never notice
  2. Its really up to you .If you like the look do it,There is no right or wrong way it just taste
  3. I wouldn't. The insides (particularly the bottom) will get a LOT of wear and tear.
  4. I would do both.
  5. It is up to you and your "tastes" as to what you wish to paint. It is a great hassle to try and paint the insides for you are at odd angles with the brush in your hand and not able to see that much. If you live in a place where the bare walls behind the cabinets are the same as the walls around the kitchen, and your wanting to keep the color, then I would paint the "inside walls" the same as the other color you put on all the flat walls around the cabinet. If the cabinets have wooden backs, then I would think no, but that is up to you. I have seen houses where the "underboard" of the shelving has been painted, which may coincide with a "multi-colored" cabinet scheme. MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ALL CABINET DOORS BEFORE PAINTING!! This is so when you paint them the paint will not drip and have stalagtites hanging from the corners. Also make sure you let them thoroughly dry over night so in the morning you can see if they will need to have a second coat applied. Again, it is up to you and your tastes as to what to decide to do. Hope this helps and Happy Painting!