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Residential Painting

The Step-by-Step Process for Kitchen Cabinet Painting

Posted on January 13, 2026

Repainting your kitchen cabinets is one of the most cost-effective ways to completely transform your space. Here’s exactly what you can expect when you choose our professional cabinet painting process—from the first call to the final reveal.

Step 1: Schedule Your Complimentary Cabinet Painting Estimate

It all starts with a free, no-obligation estimate. During your consultation, we’ll walk you through:

  • The overall cost (often far less than homeowners expect—and significantly cheaper than replacing cabinets)

  • How long your cabinet painting project will take

  • How to prepare your kitchen before we begin

  • Available scheduling options to fit your timeline

Once you decide to move forward with the most-referred painting company in the Greater Omaha area—with over 25 years of experience—it’s time to move on to the fun part.

Step 2: Choose Your Perfect Cabinet Color

Every cabinet painting project over $2,500 includes a complimentary color consultation. Our color experts will help you:

  • Narrow down the perfect color palette for your kitchen

  • Review large sample options

  • Test Sherwin-Williams Color-to-Go quarts directly in your space

Lighting, flooring, countertops, and backsplash materials all affect how a color looks. We take every detail into account to ensure your cabinets look flawless in your home—not just on a paint chip.

Step 3: Painting Week Begins

On your scheduled start date—typically a Monday—our professional cabinet painting crew arrives ready to work. Most cabinet projects take about one week to complete.

Here’s what happens first:

  • All surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and wiped down

  • Cabinet doors and drawers are carefully removed

  • A professional spray booth is set up in your garage (usually requiring two bays)

  • Floors, countertops, backsplashes, and cabinet interiors are fully protected

Preparation is key to a beautiful, long-lasting finish.

Step 4: Prime Time

With everything prepped, we apply high-quality primer—the foundation of a durable, factory-smooth finish.

  • Primer is sprayed on for an even, professional look

  • Cabinets are scuff-sanded between coats to ensure proper adhesion

  • Each surface is inspected to ensure a smooth, consistent base

This step ensures your final color looks flawless and stands the test of time.

Step 5: Painting & Reassembly

This is where the transformation truly happens. We apply two finish coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald® Urethane Semi-Gloss, sprayed professionally for a sleek, factory-quality finish.

Each coat is carefully applied and allowed to cure, creating a durable surface that holds up to everyday wear and tear.

On the final day, we:

  • Remove all protective paper and plastic

  • Reinstall cabinet doors and drawers

  • Perform a thorough cleanup and final inspection

Everything is put back exactly where it belongs—only better.

Step 6: The Big Reveal

The moment you’ve been waiting for. After a week of detailed prep, expert painting, and precision craftsmanship, your kitchen is completely transformed.

Fresh color. Flawless finish. A “new” kitchen you’ll love walking into every single day.

Ready to Get Started?

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