Painting over Enamel

[Not Afraid]

So, I got this cool vintage corner cabinet for the bathroom and painted it black last night. Today the black paint is peeling off in sheets. I suspect the under paint is enamel and that's why its just peeling off. So, what do you do to get paint (semi-gloss) to stick over enamel. Is there an under coat I need to paint on first? Should I just sand the whole thing? Why do I suck a DIY projects?

[Snowflake]

Sand it first, I think is the answer. Or strip it with some foul smelling goo, then paint.

You don't suck, I've seen your new almost finished bathroom, I've seen the secret goodies that bear your handiwork, you do not suck at DIY.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

You should lightly sand, then prime it. You don't suck at DIY, you are doing great! The hardest part is realizing that you can do anything you set your mind to.

A lot of people prefer the look and durability of oil. You should NOT paint latex over oil as it tends to peel. If painting water base enamel over oil base trim or wall as well, need to primer first. Same with kitchen or bathroom.

from here (http://www.wikihow.com/Paint-a-Room)

[Not Afraid]

So, any special type of primer?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Kilz (http://www.kilz.com/) is good and they have it at home depot

[Ghoulish Delight]

Look for one marked specifically for bathrooms/kitchens. They're made to stand up better to the heat and water.

[blueerica]

Kilz is especially good, especially in a bathroom situation.

I've made your mistake, NA. Which is why I'll never ask Home Depot employees what I need given X, Y, and Z circumstances... but that's another story.

[Capt Jack]

Kilz (http://www.kilz.com/) is good and they have it at home depot

Kilz is especially good, especially in a bathroom situation.

make that 3 in favor or Kilz for the win.
covered my sunshine yellow kitchen in one coat. followup coats laid out like glass. also being in a bathroom, things have a tendancy to mildew....Kilz is all over that. (anti-fungal...hence "Kilz")

yeah, Kilz that sucker

[Cadaverous Pallor]

FYI on serious primer - it sticks like a sunnavabitch to your skin, far worse than paint. I had white on my hands and elbow for a week afterwards, even with scrubbing. Wear gloves!

[RStar]

I was beat to the punch. Yes, Kilz is the way to go. They have a good water base, low odor one. It dries pretty fast, too.