Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing in Raleigh, NC
Kitchen cabinet refinishing cleans, sands, primes, and repaints your existing cabinet doors and frames, giving the kitchen a fresh look in days instead of the weeks and cost of a full remodel.
Kitchen with two-tone white and black painted cabinets · Photo: Eulie via Google Maps
Father And Son Custom Painting renews kitchen cabinets across Raleigh, NC without a full remodel. Doors and frames get careful cleaning, scuff sanding, stain-blocking primer, and a smooth two-coat finish. Homeowners get fresh cabinets in days at a fraction of remodel cost, with clean lines throughout.
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What are the key facts about Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing?
Price depends on
Cabinet count, surface condition, repairs needed
Turnaround
Most kitchens: 3-5 days
Areas served
Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest and nearby towns
Materials
Bonding primer and durable water-based cabinet enamels
What does Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing include?
- Degreasing and TSP washing of every cabinet surface
- Scuff sanding so the new finish grips properly
- Bonding primer applied to doors, frames and drawer fronts
- Two-coat system with a durable enamel in your chosen color
- Doors and drawers numbered, removed and reinstalled
- Masking and containment to keep the rest of your kitchen clean
In lead-safe renovation work, a heat gun may be used on painted surfaces only at temperatures below 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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What affects the price of Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing?
| Factor | Why it changes the work |
|---|---|
| Cabinet count | More doors and drawers mean more surface to wash, sand, prime, and coat. |
| Surface condition | Greasy or glossy surfaces need extra cleaning and scuff sanding before primer bonds. |
| Repairs needed | Dinged corners and loose veneer get wood filler and smoothing before any finish goes on. |
| Finish choice | A premium enamel or specialized coating costs more than a standard paint line. |
| Hardware changes | New handle holes drilled and filled change the prep and add work per door. |
Where is Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing available?
We offer kitchen cabinet refinishing to customers across the region. Tap any area for full local details.
Which properties get specialized Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing?
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing tailored to specific properties and industries.
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What do customers ask about Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing?
Common questions and tips from our work with Raleigh customers.
How do I prepare my kitchen before you refinish the cabinets?
Clear the countertops and empty the upper cabinets if you can, so doors come off without contents in the way. Take down anything hanging on the walls near the cabinets. Pull small appliances off the counter. We handle the masking and containment, label every door, and set up a dust barrier so the rest of your kitchen stays clean during the work.
How long does cabinet refinishing take?
Most Raleigh kitchens take two to four days from start to finish. Day one is usually degreasing and scuff sanding, then primer goes on. The finish coats need proper recoat time between them, so we space the work out rather than rush it. Doors dry hard before they go back on, so you can use the kitchen the same evening.
Why the primer matters more than the paint
Kitchen cabinets collect grease that plain paint will not stick to. A bonding primer or stain-blocking primer after TSP washing is what keeps the finish from peeling at the edges later. Skipping that step is the most common reason a DIY cabinet job fails within a year. We build the finish to survive daily opening and closing.
Refinishing or replacing, which makes sense for my kitchen?
If your cabinet boxes are solid and the layout works, refinishing gives you the biggest visual change for the least money. New doors and a full remodel cost far more and take weeks. Refinishing works well when the frames are sound and you just want a modern color or finish. If boxes are damaged or water-swollen, replacement may be the honest answer.
My house was built before 1978. Is that a problem?
Homes built before 1978 can have lead paint under the older finish, and sanding cabinet frames can disturb it. The general guidance is to have the work done with lead-safe practices, including wet sanding and careful cleanup. If your Raleigh home is that age, mention it when you call so the right precautions get planned before any sanding starts.
Phone: (919) 291-1076