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Prime and Fill Imperfections

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How to paint oak cabinets FAST/EASY

What happens here

Visually inspect both the cabinet face frames and doors for any visible nicks, dings, or other surface imperfections. Apply a small amount of Bondo (a type of wood filler) or spackle to these damaged areas, using a putty knife to spread and level the material. Once the filler has completely dried and hardened, sand the repaired spots smooth with a sanding block or sponge until they are flush with the surrounding surface. Finish by spot-priming these repaired areas with spray primer to ensure uniform porosity and adhesion for subsequent coats.

Goal: Repair surface blemishes and prepare for full priming.

Tools and materials

  • BondoFilling nicks and dings
  • Putty KnifeApplying Bondo/spackle
  • Sanding Block or SpongeSanding filled areas smooth
  • SpackleFilling small holes or imperfections
  • Spray PrimerSpot priming repaired areas