How do I paint over lacquered kitchen cabinet?

lots of prep if you seek professional look hire a pro

I would still like to know to evaluate my option. The original professional paint was not that good and started to peel within one year.

The situation is that i do not like the lacquered finish because of my experience with that finish, chipping and difficulty to repair. So I am trying to figure out what are my option.

you can use enamel paint like pro classic that's something you can apply

Thanks, I will look at that paint. Also, I called a professional painter who was recommended by a cabinet door manufacturer in my region. I will post his solution and the cost and will decide if we diy or have it done.

Today I had a professional to give me an estimate. They suggest to replace all the doors with MDF door. They would lacquered paint them white in their facilities and do the rest in the kitchen. I mentioned that i did not want lacquer because it splits and is difficult to repair and they say that it is only because it was laquered over maple and it will not happen with MDF. I am a little uneasy with the throwing away everything mentallity and I am even more confused about what to do. Waiting for the estimate.

Are you happy with the layout 1st and foremost.
2nd, do you like the door style as is?
3rd, what condition are the cabinets themselves and drawer hardware ie slides, hinges etc and bottoms
4th, it's not just painting the door but also the cabinet front too..
5th, backsplash.. Will you new paint work with it?

Straightforward answer is.. As long as you fill and sand appropriately and use a proper high adhesion border for the finish coat you decide, you should be able to switch out from lacquer..

That said, even paint etc will all wear and potential for chipping and honestly most home owners will not able to touch up to point it disappears or that you would be happy with.. You might be going in with an unrealistic expectation of durability, lacquer is very forgiving..

I personally don't like mdf door fronts, too soft for my liking. I prefer the hardness of natural wood, even when painted vs stained.

I would go to a local sw pro shop and talk to them yourself and then find a painter capable of doing what you want once informed,,

The modification we will make is switch the diswasher and the sink to give more space beside the stove and shorten the glass cabinet to clear the counter. My husband is able to to make these modifications. Even make new doors in maple if necessary. We will change the backplash, counter for quartz and the floor. Except for the chipping paint on the doors, everything else is in pristine condition and of high quality.
I appreciate all the comments and info. I am still undecided but at the moment I am leaning towards keeping the maple doors. Waiting for the estimate.

I know this is awhile back but I am in a similar predicament. What did you decide on?