Solid cabinet boxes in a tired finish are the cheapest kitchen improvement there is, if the paint is applied right. Cabinets in Lake Country kitchens collect grease, hand oils and steam for years, and paint over that film will peel in months. We refinish kitchen and bathroom cabinets with the prep that makes the new finish last.

The free written quote lists how many doors, drawer fronts and boxes are included, what colour and sheen you chose, and whether hardware is being replaced.

What goes into a cabinet refinish

Doors and drawer fronts removed, numbered and labelled so they go back where they came from
Thorough degreasing of every surface, especially around the stove and sink
Sanding and filling of old finish, dents and open grain
Bonding primer suited to the existing surface, whether wood, laminate or older paint
Two finish coats in a hard-wearing semi-gloss or satin
Hinges and pulls cleaned, replaced or reinstalled to your instruction

Why people here choose to repaint rather than replace

Lake Country homeowners often have a good kitchen layout and sound cabinet boxes, with only the colour dating the room. Replacing a full kitchen means new countertops, new plumbing connections and weeks of disruption. Repainting keeps the layout and the carpentry you already paid for.

If you are preparing a house for sale, fresh cabinets in a neutral tone change how the whole kitchen photographs. If you are staying put, you can pick a deeper colour that suits the room. Either way, we ask you to choose the colour from a real sample held against the counter and walls.

Hardware is worth deciding early. New pulls may need different hole spacing, and old holes should be filled before priming, not afterwards, so tell us your plan when you request the quote.

Dust is the enemy of a smooth cabinet finish. We set up a clean area for the doors, keep pets and foot traffic away while coats cure, and sand lightly between passes, which is why a proper job takes several days instead of one.

Cabinet job flow

Count and plan. At the quote visit we count doors, check the condition of the boxes and agree where the finishing happens.
Strip the grease and sand. Fronts are removed and cleaned, then sanded so primer can grip.
Prime and coat. Primer goes on first, light sanding follows, then the finish coats are applied and given time to cure between passes.
Rehang and check. We rehang doors, adjust alignment, and walk through with you to catch any spots that need touching up.

The full process, prep and pricing factors are on our main cabinet painting page.

Cabinet Painting in Lake Country: questions

How long until I can use the kitchen normally?

Dry to the touch and fully cured are different things. We tell you which cabinets can open straight away and which need a few days of gentle use before heavy loading.

Will you paint over laminate or thermofoil?

Sometimes. These surfaces need a specific bonding primer, and a damaged or peeling finish may need to be dealt with first. We check this at the quote visit and say honestly if replacement is the better option.

Can you change the door style?

Paint changes colour, not shape. If you want a different profile, that is a carpentry job. We can paint what you install.

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If your Lake Country kitchen is overdue for a change, request a free written quote and we will count the doors with you.

Request your free written quote or call (778) 760-0346.

More about cabinet painting and Lake Country

Have a question first? Read the FAQ, learn about Alto Pro Painters or contact us.

Further reading: Lake Country on Wikipedia and Spray painting on Wikipedia.

Watch: cabinet painting in action

How to properly paint kitchen cabinets, by This Old House on YouTube.