Not every kitchen needs paint. If your cabinets are solid wood in good shape, refinishing brings back the grain and the warmth: we remove the worn topcoat and grime, repair dings and water marks, re-stain to the color you want (darker, lighter or a fresh tone), and seal it with a durable clear coat. It's the right call for cherry, maple, oak and walnut where you'd rather show the wood than cover it.
Refinishing and re-staining typically runs $3,500–$9,000 for an average kitchen, depending on the wood, the existing finish and how much repair the cabinets need. Free written quote. Final pricing depends on the number of doors and drawers, the condition of the existing finish and the options you choose, so we give you a free written quote before any work begins. No surprises after we start.
Most kitchens run roughly $3,500–$8,500 depending on the number of doors and drawers, the condition of the current finish and the color change. Refinishing is typically $3,500–$9,000 and refacing $7,000–$16,000. Every quote is free and in writing.
If you like your layout and the cabinet boxes are solid, usually yes. Painting or refacing costs a fraction of new cabinets, keeps your countertops and floors in place, and takes days instead of weeks.
Painting changes the color and keeps your door style. Refinishing keeps real wood and refreshes the stain. Refacing replaces the doors and drawer fronts for a different style. We'll tell you which fits at the free estimate.
Most kitchens take about a week. Refacing takes longer because the new doors are made to order.
A properly prepped, sprayed cabinet-grade finish holds up well to daily use. Chipping and peeling almost always come from skipped prep, the wrong primer or regular wall paint. We degrease, sand, prime with a bonding primer and spray a hard-wearing topcoat.
No. We remove the doors and drawer fronts and spray them flat so the finish is smooth with no runs, then reinstall them. The boxes and frames are sprayed in place.
Yes. Oak has a heavy open grain that shows through paint unless it's filled. We grain-fill for a smooth modern look, or leave some grain if you prefer.
Yes. Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed in a finishing area and the boxes are sprayed in place with the area masked off. You can usually keep using the sink and appliances, with some days of limited access to the cabinets.
Free estimate
Tell us about your kitchen. We'll reach out fast to set up a free in-home visit, show you color samples and give you a firm written quote.
Your estimate and work come from Elite Painting & Renovations, our local cabinet crew. Carlos or someone from the team is who will call or text you.
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