Wood, wood-laminate, and metal cabinets usually can be repainted without difficulty. Plastic laminate cabinets resist overpainting — those that can be refinished often require special paints and techniques, and results or finishes can vary. Applicator options for repainting include spraying, rolling or brushing with either a natural or synthetic bristle brush or a foam brush. Painted cabinets look lovely, are more cost-effective than replacement and livens a room up dramatically.