OUR PROCESS

Our Cabinet Refinishing Process

A smooth, durable cabinet finish starts with careful preparation. Our step-by-step process is designed to transform your existing cabinets while minimizing disruption to your home.

✓ Most kitchens can be completed in as little as 5 days, depending on size and condition.

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THE PROCESS

Our 5-Day Cabinet Refinishing Process

Most kitchens can be completed in as little as 5 days, depending on size and condition. Here’s what the process typically looks like.

Day 1

Door & Drawer Removal

Your cabinet doors and drawers are carefully removed, labeled and brought to our shop for refinishing. We begin by washing away grease, wax, cleaning agents and buildup that can interfere with adhesion.

Includes:

✓ Door and drawer removal
✓ Shop preparation begins
✓ Cleaning and sanding
✓ First primer coat

Day 2

Priming & In-Home Preparation

A second coat of primer is applied to the doors and drawers at our shop. At your home, we begin preparing the kitchen by cleaning, sanding, caulking and protecting surrounding surfaces.

Includes:

✓ Additional primer application
✓ Cabinet frame cleaning
✓ Sanding and caulking
✓ Floor and wall protection

Day 3

Finish Application Begins

Your doors and drawers receive their first coats of cabinet-grade finish in our spray booth. In your kitchen, final prep and masking continue so the cabinet frames can be finished cleanly.

Includes:

✓ Spray booth finish application
✓ Final kitchen masking
✓ Surface protection
✓ Additional finish coats as needed

Day 4

Cabinet Frame Finishing

The cabinet frames are sprayed in place after careful masking and preparation. HEPA filtration is used during the process to help manage airborne particles while work is being completed.

Includes:

✓ Cabinet frame spraying
✓ Primer and finish coats
✓ HEPA filtration
✓ Drying time before reinstallation

Day 5

Reinstallation & Final Cleanup

Once the finish is ready, doors and drawers are reinstalled. Hardware is adjusted or installed, masking is removed and the work area is cleaned for your final walkthrough.

Includes:

✓ Door and drawer reinstallation
✓ Hardware adjustment
✓ Masking removal
✓ Final cleanup and walkthrough

Every kitchen is different. Project timing may vary based on cabinet size, condition, repairs, color changes, drying time and scheduling.

WHY IT MATTERS

Why Our Process Matters

Cabinet refinishing is only as good as the preparation behind it.

Kitchen cabinets are high-touch surfaces. They are opened, closed, cleaned, bumped, and handled every day, so they need more than a quick coat of paint.

Our refinishing process is designed around adhesion, durability, and appearance. Proper cleaning removes grease and residue. Sanding helps prepare the surface. Primer creates the foundation for the finish. Professional spray application helps produce a smoother, more consistent result.

When these steps are done correctly, your cabinets do more than look better on day one — they are better prepared to stand up to everyday kitchen use.

Better Adhesion

Cleaning, sanding, and priming help the new finish bond properly to the cabinet surface.

Smoother Appearance

Professional prep and spray application help reduce brush marks, roller texture, and uneven coverage.

Longer-Lasting Results

A proper refinishing system helps your cabinets handle daily use, cleaning, and regular wear.

Ready to Start Your Cabinet Transformation?

A professional refinishing process can give your kitchen a fresh, updated look without the cost and disruption of replacing your cabinets. Tell us about your project and we’ll help you understand the best next step.