| I renovated the same type of cabinet doors you're talking about in a moble home. Here's how I did it: Remove the doors, making sure that you mark them in some way so you'll know exactly which door goes where when you replace them (otherwise the screw holes won't match up). Clean the doors WELL with a de-greasing cleaner. Follow by wiping down with white vinegar. Let the doors dry thoroughly. Sand them lightly to rough up the finish (this helps the primer stick) and prime with a high-adhesion primer (Kilz works very well; go to the web site to look at the different types.) If you have really rough areas, such as corners or areas of water damage, do a little extra sanding. Follow with as many coats of paint as you need to get the look you want. Oil-based paint is tougher overall than water-based and generally will last longer. I used an oil-based enamel because kitchen cabinets can get quite dirty and require a lot of cleaning. The oil-based enamel holds up well to that. If it's in your budget, replace the old hardware (hinges and knobs or pulls). Take one of each of your old pieces when you go shopping so you'll be sure that the new ones will fit. (For example, if you have a drawer pull that's mounted with two screws that are three inches apart, you should buy one of the same width.) When you're reinstalling your beautiful refinished doors (!), you may run into a problem with stripped screw holes and screws that won't tighten. You can fix that problem with wood or white glue and round wooden toothpicks. Dip the toothpicks into the glue and pack them into the hole. Let dry (usually overnight), then saw or clip off the excess. The screws will then fasten securely. Don't be afraid to get creative! Wooden mouldings and decorative elements can be added to your doors for extra interest. Approach it like a craft project... do an internet search on "refinishing cabinet doors" and you'll get more ideas than you can process! Good luck and happy renovating! Just remember one rule of thumb I learned the hard way: any project will take at least twice as long as you expect, will be twice as labor-intensive, and, if you don't plan well, be twice as expensive!! | 
