How to turn kitchen cabinets into a buffet

Sand the raw faces of the doors with 400-grit abrasive paper, then remove the dust with a damp cloth. Use a mini roller to apply the 3-in-1 undercoat and leave to dry. Sand lightly with 180-grit paper, then remove the dust with a damp cloth.

To paint, use a clean cover on a mini roller to apply the first coat and leave to dry. Sand lightly with 180-grit abrasive paper, remove the dust with a damp cloth, then apply a second coat.

Assemble the cabinets following the manufacturer's instructions, ensuring all fasteners are tightened.

On the underside of the cabinets, position leg plates in the corners and secure with supplied screws. Use an 8mm bit to drill into the centre of the plates, then install the legs.

Set out the cabinets on a level surface, clamp together at the top and base, then use a 4mm bit to make two pilot holes into the sides at the front, and two into the sides at the back, securing with 30mm screws. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install hinges and doors, then position stick-on end caps over all visible screws.

Locate the wall studs and mark with painter's tape 800mm from the floor. Position the sideboard, use a 4mm bit to drill two pilot holes through the back of both cabinets into the wall studs, then secure with 65mm screws.

Tip: We've taken a simplistic approach to building this sideboard, but you can add character with a timber top. Cut a timber panel to fit, apply Liquid Nails to the top of the cabinet, then centre the panel and clamp to dry.