A lot of people wonder if it's better to brush or roll the primer on their cabinets. The answer? It doesn't matter. The most important thing is that you use a good-quality primer so the paint will stick well. Although many people like the more even application they get with rollers brushes also work well once you've gotten used to them. In fact, some pros prefer brushes because they can get into some nooks and crannies better than rollers do (think of how easy this would be on a flat surface!).

Does it matter if you brush or roll your primer on kitchen cabinets?

When you’re deciding whether to brush or roll your primer, it’s important to think about how much work needs to be done. If you’re just applying a coat of primer, rolling is the way to go because it covers more area and is faster than brushing. However, if you have many cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom that needs priming, a brush might be the better option—especially if they are located in hard-to-reach places such as corners and edges.

Brushes also tend to be cheaper than rollers since they don’t require as much paint as their roller counterparts (one gallon of paint will last longer when used with a brush). You can also use this trick if you want to save some cash: apply two coats of primer using brushes on small areas before switching back over for multiple coats using rollers for larger surfaces like walls!

Do I really need to prime my cabinets first?

So, you're finally ready to start painting your kitchen cabinets. The first thing you do is go out and buy paint. But what kind? Do I need a primer? What's the difference between oil-based and latex paints? If that sounds like a lot of questions, remember that even DIYers like us can get overwhelmed sometimes.

When it comes to primers, there are two basic types: oil-based and latex/alkyd. Both serve the same purpose—they provide a base layer for paint so that it adheres more efficiently—but they have different pros and cons.

Oil-based primers are great at soaking into surfaces (which means they're more effective at sealing) but they take longer to dry than most other types of primer—and if you don't wait long enough before painting over them, your new paint job could peel off in sheets as soon as it gets wet or humid outside! Latex/alkyd primers dry faster than oil-based ones do (about 10 minutes), making them ideal for working on large surfaces or in areas where time is limited because once everything's dry there's no need for waiting around before applying topcoat layers of color plus protective coats like waxes or varnishes which help prevent chipping later down the road!

How do I ensure that my primer coats are well-done?

Use a good brush or roller. For example, if you're using an oil-based primer and want to use latex paint over it, you'll need to use a latex-compatible primer.

Apply several thin coats rather than one thick coat. That way, you'll be able to ensure that the entire surface is covered and have fewer chances of air bubbles getting trapped under your paint when it dries.

Make sure you cover the whole surface with primer before moving on to the finishing coat of paint (if any). This includes corners and edges as well as flat surfaces, so don't forget those!

Use a paint tray or plastic sheeting on your floor if possible; otherwise, make sure that anything that gets splattered belongs in its designated area (i.e., not your carpet).

Make sure it's dry before applying more coats of finish if needed—that's why we wait 24 hours after each layer has dried before applying another one!

It's important to prime your cabinets so the paint sticks. It doesn't matter if you brush or roll primer, but make sure you do a good job of it!

Primer is a special kind of paint that creates an even surface to make it easier to paint over.

When you prime your cabinets, it helps the color of your final coat stick to the surface. This makes painting smoother and more even, so you don't have to worry about brush strokes or roller marks showing through when you finish with another coat.

You can either roll or brush on primer—either way will work just fine! Just make sure you do a good job of it so that all surfaces are covered and there's no bare wood exposed anywhere.