Love your door style but hate the color? Professional spray-applied cabinet painting delivers a durable, factory-quality finish — in any color you choose — without touching the doors or boxes.
Cabinet painting is the ideal solution when you love your door style — but the color needs to go.
Professional cabinet painting is much more than brushing on a coat of paint — proper prep and a spray-applied finish are what make it last.
All cabinet surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and degreased. Grease and residue left under paint causes premature failure — this step is non-negotiable.
Surfaces are sanded to promote adhesion. Existing finish imperfections, dents, and dings are addressed before any primer is applied.
Cabinet-grade primer is applied to all surfaces. The right primer prevents bleed-through on oak grain and ensures topcoat adhesion.
Doors are removed and spray finished off-site or in a controlled workspace. Cabinet boxes are masked and spray painted in place for a flawless, brush-mark-free result.
Finished doors are rehung, adjusted for alignment, and all hardware is reinstalled. Cure time is respected before heavy use.
Here's exactly what happens when you work with Homestead on a painting project.
Send us photos of your kitchen and we'll discuss color goals, current cabinet condition, and give you a ballpark range on the first call.
We visit your kitchen, assess the condition and wood type, and help you select your color and finish. A written quote is provided.
A small deposit locks in your start date. Lead time for painting is typically short — scheduling and prep move quickly.
Doors are removed, surfaces are cleaned, degreased, sanded, and primed. Proper prep is what separates a lasting paint job from a peeling one.
Doors are spray finished in a controlled environment. Cabinet boxes are sprayed in place. Proper cure time is observed before rehanging.
Doors are rehung and aligned. Hardware reinstalled. Raymond inspects finish quality, color consistency, and door alignment before sign-off.
Painting costs vary based on cabinet count, wood type, and finish complexity. Here's how most projects break down.
Fewer doors, simple layout, standard color. Fastest and most affordable option.
Average kitchen with 20–30 doors and drawer fronts, one color, standard layout.
Upper/lower color split, glass cabinets, specialty glazing, or larger kitchen with many surfaces.
Oak grain requires additional prep, grain filler, and primer to achieve a smooth painted finish.
For all cabinet work — refacing, painting, or refinishing — the kitchen is a full work zone. Doors and drawer fronts are removed, surfaces are exposed, and the space must remain undisturbed.
Not sure which route is right for you? Here's how painting stacks up against cabinet refacing.
With professional prep and a quality cabinet-grade coating system, a spray-applied finish typically lasts 8–15 years with normal care. The longevity depends heavily on prep quality — degreasing, sanding, and primer — which is where DIY paint jobs almost always fail.
We use durable cabinet-specific coatings designed for the wear and moisture exposure kitchens experience.
Yes — but oak requires extra prep. Oak's open grain telegraphs through paint unless grain filler is applied and sanded properly. This adds time and cost, but the result is a smooth, professional finish. We price oak kitchens accordingly and never skip this step.
If you're not happy with the door profile on your oak cabinets (many are raised-panel styles that feel very dated), cabinet refacing lets you replace the doors entirely while keeping the boxes.
No. The kitchen will be completely out of service for the 5–8 day project. Doors and drawer fronts are removed for spray finishing, the work area contains dust and finishing materials, and fumes from paint and primer make the space unsuitable for food preparation.
We recommend setting up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in your home. 5–8 days is very manageable compared to weeks or months for full cabinet replacement.
Doors and drawer fronts are removed and spray finished off-site or in a separate controlled workspace for the best quality result. Cabinet boxes are carefully masked and sprayed in place. This approach delivers a factory-quality finish that on-site brushing cannot match.
Yes — two-tone is one of the most popular requests we get. Upper cabinets in white or cream, lower cabinets in a deeper color like navy, sage, or charcoal. Islands can also be painted a contrasting color. We'll help you choose a combination that works well with your counters, floors, and backsplash.
Yes. Cabinet painting ($4,900–$9,900) is significantly less expensive than cabinet refacing ($10,000–$25,000) because you're keeping your existing doors — not manufacturing new ones. Painting is the right choice when your door style is a keeper and you just need a color change.
If you also want new door styles, refacing delivers more transformation for the additional cost.
Raymond is happy to talk through your specific kitchen on a quick call — no obligation, no pressure.
Request a Free Quote →Get a free quote — most customers get a ballpark number on the first call. Just bring a few photos of your kitchen.