Rust-Oleum Kitchen Cupboard Matt Paint - 750ml

A new kitchen can cost thousands. Repainting the one you already have costs a fraction of that, and with Rust-Oleum Kitchen Cupboard Paint, it's a weekend job rather than a fortnight of dust sheets and disruption.

This is a paint built specifically for the demands of a working kitchen. It bonds directly to the surfaces most cupboard doors are actually made from, wood, existing gloss, old varnish and melamine, so there's no stripping back, no lengthy sanding session and no separate primer or topcoat stage. Straight onto the door, two coats, done.

• Class 1 wet scrub rated - scrubbable, scuff resistant and water resistant
• Goes straight onto wood, melamine, gloss and previously painted or varnished surfaces
• No sanding, no primer, no topcoat required
• Low VOC (max 20g/l)
• Also suitable for drawers, furniture, doors and trim

Note: Interior use only. Not for worktops, baths, or direct application to metal.

Painting your kitchen cupboards is one of the highest-impact, lowest-cost changes you can make to a home. The finish you end up with, though, depends far more on what happens before the tin is opened than on the painting itself. Kitchen doors carry an invisible film of cooking grease, and no paint will bond through it.

Work through the steps below and you'll get an ultra-durable, scrubbable finish that stands up to a busy kitchen.

Preparing Your Kitchen Cupboards

• Remove the doors and drawer fronts
• Unscrew the doors and drawer fronts and lay them flat if you have room
• Working flat prevents runs and makes the edges far easier
• Label each hinge and its position so refitting is straightforward

Clean and degrease the surface

• The surface must be clean, dry and free from contamination before you paint.
• Wash everything down with sugar soap or an equivalent degreaser
• Work into corners, around handles and along the top edges of wall units, where grease builds up most
• Rinse the surface afterwards with clean water
• Allow the doors to dry completely

Remove any wax or oil

• If wax or oil has previously been used on the item, sugar soap will not remove it
• Clean the surface thoroughly with white spirit instead
• Let the solvent evaporate fully before moving on
• Abrade hard and glossy surfaces
• If you are painting over a hard, glossy or previously painted surface, abrade it before application
• Use fine abrasive paper and light pressure - the goal is to remove the sheen, not the existing finish
• Remove all sanding dust with a vacuum and a damp cloth

Prime where stain bleed is a risk

• Kitchen Cupboard Paint is not a stain-blocking product.
• Prime any surfaces where stain bleed may be an issue, including knots
• Bare metal should not be painted directly - use a suitable metal primer first
• If you are unsure about a surface, test on an inconspicuous area before painting

The temperature at the time of application and during drying should be greater than 10°C. Keep the room warm throughout, a cold kitchen will significantly extend drying times.

• Stir the paint before use and stir again between coats to keep colour and finish consistent
• The product may be applied by brush or roller
• By brush: apply evenly, following the grain of the wood
• By roller: use a short to medium nap mohair roller
• On shaker or panelled doors, work the mouldings and recesses first, then the centre panel, then the outer frame
• Keep coats thin and even rather than heavy
• Two coats are recommended
• The paint may be overcoated after 4 hours
• Refit the doors once the paint is hard dry
• Full cure is achieved after 7 days - take extra care during use in this time

Delivery - All orders placed on a working day before 3pm will be dispatched on the same day for next working day delivery. Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed after 3pm on Friday, weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. 

Delivery of Tinted Products - Tinted paints are dispatched in line with our express order process, shown below. However, due to their bespoke nature, please allow up to an additional 5 working days to accommodate any potential courier delays or delivery issues before receiving a refund or replacement.

We strongly suggest customers avoid booking tradespeople until they receive their order. Next Day Paint will not be held liable for any costs incurred due to order processing errors, delivery delays, or other issues that may result in financial loss.

Delivery Options

Express Shipping - £3.99

Order by: 3pm, Monday - Sunday

Expected delivery: Next working day, 8am - 9pm

AM Delivery - £12.99

Order by: 4pm, Monday - Sunday

Expected delivery: Next working day by 4pm

Late Cut-Off - £5.99

Order between: 3-4pm, Monday - Friday 

Expected delivery: Next working day, 8am - 9pm

Extended Late Cut-Off - £7.99

Order between: 4-5pm, Monday - Thursday

Expected delivery: Next working day, 8am - 9pm

Saturday Delivery - £9.95

Order by: 4pm, Friday 

Expected delivery: Saturday, 8am - 9pm

Standard Delivery (Out of Zone Postcodes Only) - £8.99

Order by: 3pm, Monday - Sunday 

Expected delivery:  3-5  working days, 8am - 9pm

Note: Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following day

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Certain postcodes delivery times and charges may vary please head to the cart to see your available delivery options.

Returns

We offer a 14 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. If the item is not required, please send the item back for a full refund in its original condition, unused with its original packaging. Please note return for unwanted item is at your own expense.

Contact us as soon as possible to inform us you will be returning the product either by a contact form or by calling our team on 0161 960 0217.

All tinted paint purchases are final and non-refundable. If you're unsure about your selection, please refer to the product listing or contact us for guidance before ordering. Once mixed, tinted paints cannot be returned or refunded, regardless of delivery delays or changes in circumstances.

While we aim to meet delivery timelines, we are not responsible for delays caused by couriers, weather, or other external factors.

We recommend ordering samples or colour charts before purchasing. While we strive to represent colours accurately, screen settings and surface types can affect appearance. Opened tins cannot be returned due to dissatisfaction with colour.

For non-tinted products, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. Items must be returned unused, in original condition and packaging, at your own expense.

Damaged Paint

Please visit our damages page, where we can help resolve the issue for you. 

Incorrect Item

If we have sent you a different item from what you ordered, we will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this.

Faulty Items

Faulty items can be refunded or exchanged within 30 days. All returns are tested, and if no fault is found, no refund will be issued you'll have the option to have the item returned. For faults discovered after 30 days, please contact the manufacturer for further support.