What to Expect in a Cabinet Refinishing Project
Posted on February 15, 2019
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, but those outdated cabinets are making it look tired and worn out. You’ve considered replacing them completely, but the cost of brand new cabinets is enough to give you nightmares. Before taking out a second mortgage, consider cabinet refinishing instead. At CertaPro Painters of Castle Rock, our cabinet refinishing services can rejuvenate your kitchen and give it a fresh, updated look for a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Cabinet refinishing involves stripping, sanding, priming and repainting your existing cabinet boxes and doors. It’s an affordable way to dramatically transform the look while still keeping your current cabinet layout and configuration intact. Our process starts with an in-home consultation where one of our experienced professionals will inspect your cabinets, discuss finish options with you, and provide an upfront quote. Cabinet refinishing projects in the Castle Rock area typically start around $2,500, with the final cost depending on the size of your kitchen, condition of the cabinets, and any custom pieces needed.
Steps to a Standard Cabinet Refinishing Project:
Once you approve the project, our team will get to work breathing new life into your cabinets. We follow a proven multi-step process to ensure a smooth, durable finish:
Removal
All cabinet doors, drawers, and shelves are carefully removed and set aside. Any necessary carpentry repairs or cutting for new custom pieces is done at this stage.
Preparation
Existing paint/stain/varnish is stripped and the cabinet surfaces are thoroughly sanded and cleaned to allow the new finishes to properly adhere.
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 Coat
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 Coat
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.
Choose the Cabinet Refinishing Company You Can Count On
From start to finish, a standard cabinet refinishing project takes approximately 7-10 days, with 3-5 of those days requiring zero contact with the newly finished cabinets to allow proper curing and drying. During this time, you’ll need to plan for limited kitchen access.
When the project is complete, you’ll be amazed at the dramatic transformation new color and finishes can bring. What was once an outdated eyesore is now a beautiful new showcase piece – all without the hassle and expense of a full cabinet replacement. And at CertaPro Painters of Castle Rock, you can take comfort in knowing the work was done by trusted local professionals, backed by our firm’s national reputation for quality and service.
Don’t settle for outdated cabinets dragging down the look of your kitchen any longer. Call CertaPro Painters of Castle Rock today to schedule your free in-home consultation and get one step closer to the updated dream kitchen you deserve.
