Kitchen & Cabinet Painting

Cabinet painting is the most frequently botched job in residential painting. Brushed-on latex paint that bubbles and peels off the doors within a year. No degreasing, no sanding, no bonding primer — just paint slapped over factory polyurethane that no paint will stick to. We've fixed dozens of those jobs. We've also delivered hundreds of cabinet refinishes that, two years later, still look like the cabinets came out of a factory. The difference is the process.

Our cabinet refinishing process

• Remove all doors, drawer fronts, and hardware — labeled and tracked
• Doors and drawers transported to a dust-controlled spray environment
• Boxes (the parts that stay attached) are masked off and prepped on-site
• Heavy degreasing — kitchen cabinets are coated in cooking oil residue you can't see
• Sand all surfaces to break the factory finish and create bonding tooth
• Fill any dings, knicks, or grain telegraph with appropriate filler
• Two coats of bonding primer designed for slick surfaces
• Three coats of premium acrylic-urethane enamel, sprayed
• Light sanding between coats for a glass-smooth finish
• Reinstall doors and drawers, install new hardware if requested

Why we spray, not brush

• Brushed cabinets show brush marks even with high-end products
• Sprayed enamels self-level into a finish indistinguishable from factory
• Three thin sprayed coats cure harder and more durable than two thick brushed coats
• Spraying off-site keeps overspray and fumes out of your home

Cabinets we refinish

• Solid wood cabinets — oak, maple, cherry, hickory
• MDF and laminate cabinets (with proper bonding primer)
• Thermofoil cabinets — yes, even these can be done right
• Built-in shelving, vanities, and entertainment centers
• Bathroom vanities and laundry room cabinets

Frequently asked questions

How long does a kitchen cabinet refinish take?

Typically 7–10 days from start to finish on an average kitchen. Doors are off-site for spray finishing for about 4–6 days; box work happens in your kitchen during that time. You're without cabinet doors for about a week.

Can I use my kitchen during the project?

Mostly yes. The boxes stay attached so you can use the cabinet space; you just won't have doors on for about a week. We tape off and protect counters, appliances, and floors throughout.

Will the finish hold up to daily kitchen use?

Yes — but only if it cures properly. We use cabinet-grade acrylic-urethane enamel that cures hard over 14–30 days. We tell every client to be gentle for the first two weeks (no slamming doors, no hard-cleaning) so the finish reaches full hardness.

How much does it cost compared to new cabinets?

Refinishing typically runs 25–40% of the cost of new cabinets of similar quality. For a kitchen that would cost $30,000+ to replace, refinishing is usually in the $7,000–$12,000 range depending on size, complexity, and hardware choices.

What about color changes — light to dark or dark to light?

Both are routine. Dark-to-light requires extra primer to block the underlying tone from telegraphing through. Light-to-dark is generally faster. We'll show you sprayed sample doors before we commit to the kitchen.

Do you replace hardware?

Yes. We can install new pulls, knobs, and hinges as part of the project. We'll either match existing hole spacing or fill and re-drill if you want a different size. Soft-close hinges and drawer slides are routine upgrades.