For cleaning and deglossing
Cabinet Prep
Built for the contamination and surface-preparation step that paint depends on.
See Cabinet Prep ↗Cabinet painting, explained clearly
Paint Your Cabinets With a Plan—Not a Guess.
Get the free guide Ryan built for homeowners who want a durable, professional-looking finish and an honest view of the work it takes to get there.
Since 2001 painting professionallyReal jobsites behind the teachingFree guide + Community
Ryan’s starting pointUnderstand the whole project before you start.
A simple path
You Don’t Need More Random Tips. You Need the Right Order.
Every resource here supports the same process—so your next step stays clear.
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Start with the Guide
See the entire project before you buy materials or remove a door.
Get the free guide 02Join the Community
Post photos, ask questions, share progress, and get practical help directly from Ryan and the Community.
Join the free Community 03Keep Learning
Join the waitlist for Ryan’s complete, organized start-to-finish course.
See the course plan
The seven-step framework
A Better Finish Starts Long Before the Paint.
Most cabinet-painting problems begin with a missed decision, rushed preparation, or a product that does not belong in the system. The guide helps you see the whole job before any of those problems get expensive.
- 01Plan
- 02Set up
- 03Clean
- 04Prep
- 05Prime
- 06Paint
- 07Reassemble
Learn from experience
Real Cabinets. Real Jobsites. Honest Advice.
Ryan Cunningham has painted professionally since 2001 and focused heavily on cabinet painting since about 2010. His teaching comes from doing the work—not repeating shortcuts.
“My goal isn’t to talk you into a project. It’s to help you understand the project well enough to make good decisions.”
Free 22-page guide
The Cabinet Painting
Starter Guide
A 7-Step Plan for a
Pro-Looking KitchenBY RYAN CUNNINGHAM · DIY PAINTING
Your project roadmap
Start With the Free Cabinet Painting Guide.
In about 20 minutes, you’ll understand the order of the job, the choices that affect your finish, and the five mistakes that cause many DIY projects to fail.
- Know whether your cabinets are good candidates
- Choose spray, brush-and-roll, or a hybrid approach
- Build a project sequence that fits your kitchen and products
The right product for the right problem
Tools With a Purpose—Not a Shopping List for Its Own Sake.
You do not need to buy everything Ryan sells. These products appear when they solve a real preparation problem.
For open-grain cabinets
Cabinet Mud
A grain-filling option for oak and other open-grain surfaces when a smoother look is the goal.
See Cabinet Mud ↗Cabinet Prep and Cabinet Mud are Ryan’s products and are sold through DIY Painting Supply. Product directions and compatibility testing always take priority.
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Grove Painting serves cabinet-painting customers in Maple Grove and selected Minneapolis–St. Paul communities.
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