If your kitchen or bathroom cupboard doors are the laminated type and are past their best then rather than spending a lot of money on either replacement doors or units, you could consider painting them.

Essential tools preparation advice

• Make sure that the surfaces to be painted are clean, dry and free from dirt, grease etc. The melamine must be in good condition and not damaged. Remove the door knobs or handles and put them in a safe place - unless you want to update your kitchen or bathroom with new ones. Just changing the knobs can make a massive difference to a room and there are some lovely ones available now.
• For best results, lightly scuff the tile surface with wet dry abrasive paper and a solution of water and washing up liquid. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry before painting.

Painting advice

• For best results, use Dulux Cupboard Paint is 10x Tougher than conventional satin. It gives you a durable hard wearing finish for your cupboards. It is self undercoating, quick drying and recoatable within 6 hours.
• Stir the paint thoroughly with a palette knife or similar implement before use and do not thin it, even if it is a bit sticky to apply. Apply 1 or 2 coats of Dulux Cupboard Paint using a synthetic brush. This will provide the best results in terms of the brush marks showing. Apply the paint liberally and evenly to avoid runs and sags. Do not overspread the paint or it will look patchy. Where a strong colour change is involved, 2 or more coats may be required. Allow 6 hours drying time between coats. For best results, lightly sand the surface between coats. Allow 4 hours drying time between coats.
• You should not use the paint when the room temperature is below 10°C or in damp, humid conditions. If the surface becomes marked, use a non-abrasive household cleaner or a soft damp cloth or sponge to clean the surface.