Cabinet Painting & Refinishing in Swannanoa, NC
Cabinet painting and refinishing updates the look of a kitchen or bathroom without the cost and disruption of a full cabinet replacement. It's one of the highest-impact updates you can make to a room, since cabinets take up so much visual space.
Signs your cabinets are a good candidate for refinishing
- The cabinet boxes and doors are structurally solid, just dated in color or finish
- You want a different look (white, gray, two-tone) without replacing everything
- Finish is worn, chipped, or discolored around handles and edges
- You're updating a kitchen or bathroom on a budget that doesn't include new cabinetry
Our process for cabinet refinishing
- Assessment. We check the condition of the cabinet boxes and doors to confirm they're a good fit for refinishing rather than replacement.
- Remove doors and hardware. Doors and drawer fronts come off and get labeled for reinstallation.
- Clean and sand. Surfaces get degreased and sanded (or deglossed) so new paint adheres properly.
- Prime. A bonding primer goes on to help the finish hold up to daily kitchen or bathroom use.
- Paint or spray finish coats. Doors and boxes get their finish coats, usually sprayed for the smoothest result.
- Reinstall. Doors, drawers, and hardware go back on once everything is fully cured.
What affects the cost
Cabinet refinishing cost depends on the number of doors and drawers, whether boxes are painted in place or fully removed, the current finish (some finishes need more prep to bond to), and whether hardware is being changed as part of the project.
Why choose Ramirez Custom Painting for cabinets
A rushed cabinet paint job shows every brush mark and drip on a surface you look at every day. We take the extra time on prep and finish coats that a high-use surface like a cabinet door needs to hold up.
We take on cabinet refinishing projects throughout Swannanoa and the Asheville area.
Frequently asked questions
Is cabinet painting cheaper than replacing cabinets?
Refinishing existing cabinet boxes and doors is typically far less expensive than a full cabinet replacement, since you're keeping the existing boxes and just updating the finish.
Do you paint or spray the cabinet doors?
Cabinet doors are usually removed and finished separately from the boxes to get a smooth, even coat without drips or brush marks, then reinstalled once cured.
How long will my kitchen be out of use during cabinet refinishing?
Timing depends on the number of cabinets and cure time between coats — we will give you a realistic timeline for your specific kitchen or bathroom when we scope the job.
Can you change hardware while refinishing cabinets?
We can coordinate hardware changes as part of the project — let us know what you have in mind when you request an estimate.
