I painted ALL the cabinetry in my new home. 2 toilets and a kitchen. I used 3 different brands of paint for all. Valspar, Nuvo and finally Rust-Oleum for my kitchen. #1 on my list WAS Nuvo until I made my kitchen. This kit is amazing. I bought it at a local hardware store because I wanted to get to work right away. My cabinets were smooth shiny wood(?) which made the kitchen look VERY dark. I removed all the cabinets and was able to wash them in the bathroom with dish soap and a sponge. I used acetone to remove grease stains after wiping them with dish soap. Let them dry and then use the included shine remover. The ONLY problem with using this kit with my cabinets is that it will show brush marks. But if you do everything right, everything will fit perfectly. I painted the jars pure white and worked with icing to achieve the effect. The more you rub, the more comes out. Always PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE! I could go on and on how to apply etc but the photos should speak for themselves.