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From your first photo to the final details.

A clear starting point for planning your cabinet update.

Get an estimate
  1. Send your photos

    Share your ZIP code, a few photos and what you would like to change. Let us know if you are considering painting, new doors, or still comparing the two.

  2. Review the possibilities

    Discuss the existing cabinets and the proposed update. An initial conversation helps identify the details that need a closer look.

  3. Confirm the details

    Review measurements, cabinet condition, finishes and the work included. Confirm the estimate and schedule before work begins.

  4. Complete the update

    Carry out the agreed cabinet work and review the finished details together. Care instructions will depend on the finish and materials used.

A useful first set of photos.

  • The whole kitchen from two angles.
  • A door and a drawer front close up.
  • The inside of a cabinet and its hinges.
  • Any peeling finish, damage or problem areas.

Add your ZIP code and a note about the change you have in mind.

A full kitchen view showing the layout, cabinet fronts and visible ends

The painting stage, step by step.

  1. Protect the kitchen

    Before preparation or painting begins, we carefully cover the floors, countertops and appliances in the work area. Walls, backsplashes and adjacent surfaces outside the painting scope are masked off. Cabinet openings and areas outside the agreed painting scope are protected as needed.

  2. Clean and degrease

    Every door and drawer front to be painted is thoroughly cleaned and degreased. We also clean the cabinet surfaces included in the scope, paying attention to cooking residue and the areas around handles. Cleaner residue is removed as directed, and the surfaces are allowed to dry.

  3. Prepare the surface

    We inspect the existing finish and lightly sand where needed to dull glossy areas, smooth minor roughness and prepare the surface for the selected coating system. Any agreed repairs are completed at this stage. Preparation dust is removed before primer is applied.

  4. Prime before painting

    Priming is a required part of our cabinet painting process. We use a primer suited to the cabinet material, existing finish and chosen paint. It creates the base for the finish coats. The primer is allowed to dry as directed; any required light sanding is followed by dust removal.

  5. Apply the cabinet paint

    We use low-odor paint suitable for cabinetry and apply even coats in the agreed color and sheen. The number of coats and the time between them follow the selected product’s requirements. Ventilation remains part of the work setup throughout application and drying.

  6. Dry, reassemble and review

    Once the finish is ready for handling, the doors, drawer fronts and hardware are reinstalled. We check alignment, operation and the painted surfaces, then remove the protective coverings and clean the work area. We explain how to care for the new finish while it continues to cure.

More about cabinet painting

Low-odor paint.
Careful drying.

We use low-odor cabinet paint and plan ventilation around the work area. Some odor can still be noticeable during application and drying, depending on the products and conditions.

A finish can feel dry before it has fully cured. We follow the coating manufacturer’s drying and handling instructions and explain when to resume normal use and cleaning.