A new-looking kitchen without the remodel
If your cabinet boxes are solid but the finish is dated, painting is the most cost-effective upgrade in the house. Many 1990s and early-2000s homes in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch still have honey oak or yellowed white cabinets. With the right prep, they can look like a brand-new kitchen.
Cabinets take more care than walls. Kitchen grease and hand oils stop paint from bonding, and a brushed finish shows every stroke. So we remove doors and drawer fronts, label every piece and hinge, degrease, scuff-sand, apply a bonding primer, and spray the doors for a smooth, even finish. Cabinet boxes are finished on site with the kitchen fully masked.
What's included
- Doors and drawers removed and labeled
- Degreasing and full scuff-sand
- Grain filling on oak (optional)
- Bonding primer for slick surfaces
- Sprayed doors for a smooth finish
- Counters, floors and appliances masked
- New hardware installed if you supply it
- Vanities, built-ins and laundry cabinets
Popular cabinet colors right now
Two-tone kitchens are in demand: navy or deep green lowers with white or greige uppers. Soft whites are still the most requested for resale. We'll bring samples so you can see colors against your counters and floors in your own light.
How long will it last? With proper prep and a cabinet-grade enamel, painted cabinets hold up to daily use for years. We'll give you care instructions and a small jar of touch-up paint when we finish.
Grease is the enemy. Cabinets that aren't degreased and bonded with the right primer will chip within months.
Cabinet Refinishing FAQ
How long does cabinet painting take?
A typical kitchen takes about 4 to 7 working days, allowing for proper dry and cure time between coats. You'll have limited kitchen use during that time, and we'll plan around it with you.
Can you paint laminate or thermofoil cabinets?
Often, yes, with the right bonding primer, but peeling thermofoil has to be removed first. We'll look at your cabinets and tell you honestly whether painting is a good idea.
Is it cheaper than replacing cabinets?
In most cases, significantly. Refinishing keeps your existing boxes, counters and layout, so there's no demolition, plumbing or countertop work.
