If your cabinet boxes are solid but the finish is dated, painting or refinishing them is the highest-return update in a kitchen or bathroom. It's a service our customers ask for by name, and one of our reviews mentions it specifically.
What's included in a cabinet painting project
- Remove, label and transport doors and drawer fronts
- Degrease, scuff sand and fill as needed, including grain fill on oak if wanted
- Bonding primer, then two coats of cabinet-grade enamel, sprayed for a smooth finish
- Boxes prepped and finished in place with the kitchen masked off
- New hinges, soft-close hardware and pulls if you want them
- Reinstall, adjust doors, clean up
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Get a Free EstimatePainting vs. refinishing vs. replacing
Painting
Best for solid wood or plywood boxes with a dated color. Any color is possible. This is the most common choice in Fort Worth and Azle homes built in the 1980s through 2000s with oak or maple cabinets.
Refinishing or restaining
Best when you like the wood but the finish is worn. Doors are stripped, sanded, restained and sealed. More labor than painting, but it keeps the natural look.
Replacing
The right call when boxes are particleboard that's swelled, when the layout doesn't work, or when you want more storage. Our kitchen remodeling page covers that path, and the kitchen cost guide compares the numbers.
Why prep is the whole job
Cabinet finishes fail when grease isn't fully removed, when the surface isn't scuffed for adhesion, or when wall paint is used instead of a hard enamel. We don't skip steps because the fix for a peeling cabinet is doing the entire job over. Every DayPro project is backed by our workmanship warranty.
Bathroom vanities too
The same process works on bathroom vanities and built-ins. It's a common add-on to our bathroom remodels when the vanity box is in good shape.
Frequently asked questions
Is painting cabinets cheaper than replacing them?
Yes, usually by a wide margin. Professional cabinet painting or refinishing is typically a fraction of the cost of new cabinets, and it avoids the demolition, lead times and countertop disruption that come with replacement.
How long does painted cabinet finish last?
With proper prep, a bonding primer and a cabinet-grade enamel, a professional finish holds up for many years of daily use. The failures people see online almost always come from skipped prep or wall paint used on doors.
Can you paint oak cabinets with heavy grain?
Yes. Oak grain can be filled before priming for a smooth look, or left visible for a more natural painted-wood look. We'll show you both and let you choose.
Do you remove the doors and drawers?
Yes. Doors and drawer fronts are removed, labeled, prepped and sprayed off site or in a controlled area for a smooth factory-style finish. Boxes are prepped and finished in place.