Lansing & Mid-Michigan
A high-impact kitchen update where the preparation matters as much as the color.
What the service includes
A cabinet finish has to look smooth and tolerate repeated contact. The scope starts with cleaning and deglossing, then sanding, bonding primer and a finish system selected for cabinetry rather than ordinary wall paint.
BeforeAfterDoor style, existing finish, damage and desired color are reviewed before the system is chosen.
Cleaning, deglossing and sanding create the foundation for primer adhesion.
Primer and cabinet-appropriate topcoat are applied for a smoother, more durable result.
Cabinet refinishing can be planned alongside walls, ceilings and trim for a complete kitchen refresh.
Refinishing cabinets typically takes 3 to 5 days. Full replacement takes 3 to 4 weeks or more — plus the disruption of a torn-apart kitchen. Pricing is based on project scope, condition, materials, access, and scheduling — request a free estimate and we will scope your kitchen on its own.
Refinishing wins when the boxes are solid and you like the layout: cleaning, deglossing, sanding, bonding primer and a sprayed finish selected for frequent handling. Replacement makes more sense when the layout needs to change, boxes are damaged, or drawers and hardware are failing. The estimate gives a straight recommendation either way.
Common questions
It depends on the number of doors and drawer fronts, the condition of the existing finish, and the coating system required. Refinishing typically costs a fraction of refacing or replacing, which is why it is one of the highest-return updates in a kitchen. Count your doors and drawers, then request a free estimate for a firm number on your kitchen.
When the cabinet boxes are solid and you like the layout, refinishing delivers the transformation for far less money and far less disruption. Refacing or replacing only earns its cost when the boxes are failing or the layout itself needs to change. We give you an honest read on which option your kitchen actually needs.
Most kitchens are completed in under a week. Doors and drawer fronts are removed and finished separately for a smooth, factory-like result, while the boxes are finished in place. You get a day-by-day schedule before work starts.
Not when the process is done correctly. Cabinets are degreased, deglossed, sanded, sealed with bonding primer, and finished with cabinet-grade enamel selected for surfaces that get touched every day. With normal care and gentle cleaners, the finish holds up for years.
Often, yes, if the existing surface is sound. Bonding primer systems adhere well to many manufactured surfaces. Peeling thermofoil or swollen particle board is a different conversation, and the estimate includes a condition check so you know before committing.
Doors and drawer fronts are removed and finished separately from the boxes, which are finished in place. The application method is matched to the coating system and the surface, with the goal of a smooth, even finish. Dust control and masking are a major part of the prep either way.
Yes, with planning. Since doors and drawers are finished off the kitchen, the disruption is mostly limited to the days the boxes are being prepped and coated. We coordinate the schedule with you so you know exactly which days to plan around.
Cabinet pricing depends on door and drawer count, the existing finish, and the coating system. Our cabinet painting cost guide explains what drives the number and when refinishing beats replacement.
