What to Expect in a Cabinet Refinishing Project

Your kitchen needs an update. The dreaded bill for new cabinets haunts your nightmares. Rather than tackle that, get the same rejuvenation with a cabinet refinishing project. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, you should expect the same basic steps and outcome.

With a professional, you should expect an in-home consultation with full inspection of your current cabinets. Your representative will discuss finish, process and details with you. A cabinet refinishing project with a professional typically starts at $2,500. The determining factors include size, condition and custom pieces if they are needed. Contractors may ask for up to 50% up front.

No matter who does the work, plan to be out of your kitchen from 7-10 days with a solid 3-5 days of no touching the cabinetry, resulting in the best finish possible.

Here are the steps to a cabinet refinishing project:

Removal

A team will come in and remove doors, drawers and shelves. Any necessary carpentry and cutting of new pieces will be done now.

Preparation

The cabinets will be sanded and cleaned. Contact paper or other adhesions will be removed.

Priming

Cabinets should be primed with a high-quality cabinet grade primer. Make sure you cover the entire surface with primer to create a good bond.

Base

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You will need to get a specialty paint designed for cabinetry work. The paint is an extremely high quality and can withstand the knocks and bangs a kitchen cabinet might take daily. It’s more durable than other paints on the market.

Top

Protective topcoat is applied. Again, because kitchen cabinets are used often and harshly, a top coat will save your paint from chipping and cracking making a durable finish.