For wood cabinets, brush painting is the most common DIY method because it’s more intuitive, requires less materials, and is overall much easier. In addition to being cheaper and easier to set up and clean up, the best paint brushes give painters more control over coat thickness and ultimately allow them to create a longer-lasting finish with thick coats. However, brush painting often leaves marks and is quite time-consuming. Spray-painting offers smoother coverage and quicker application but requires additional tools, which have their own learning curve.