Hi June! That is a very good question. Without seeing your cabinet, here is my best advice. Pull a drawer out or take down one of the cabinet doors and take it to Sherwin Williams. The people there are so nice and knowledgeable. They will be able to tell you if the paint will hold up. Also, with all the wonderful technology in paints nowadays, I bet there is a way to paint your cabinets where they won’t chip. Don’t give up! I think you will be able to paint your cabinets.

@Linda McDonald,
Your cabinets look beautiful. I have been wanting to paint mine for the longest time but they are made from fiberboard and everyone tells me the paint will easily chip off since it’s not solid wood.
What do you think?

You are welcome! Good luck!

It should work if replace the latex paint for high gloss latex.

I am so glad this has been helpful. The painter I have used for many years uses this technique and his clients have wonderful things to say. So far my cabinets are holding up very well. I do keep a small jar of paint under my sink as a backup in case of any nicks along with a small artist brush. I did have to touch up a spot one time and I am not sure why it was nicked. Honestly, it may have been there from when we painted the door and I missed it. But other than that it is doing great. Good luck with your painting project.