Preparing to paint a room can be a daunting task. There are many things that need to be done before you can start painting. The first step when painting a kitchen is preparing the area for painting. This includes cleaning the surfaces, removing any old paint, and prepping any items that need to be moved out of the area. The first step when painting a kitchen is preparing to paint inside cabinets. This includes taking off hinges, moving appliances out of cabinet doors and securing them in place, and installing new hinges or handles on cabinets with no hinges or handles installed.