Affordable Kitchen Cabinet Painters
Windsor-Essex | Chatham-Kent
Spray It Like New
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets?
The average cost to professionally paint kitchen cabinets typically ranges from $3000 to $4500, with most homeowners spending around $3600 for a 30 door kitchen. Our DIY version starts at $1400 for paint and supplies Plus taxes
It typically takes between 5 & 10 days to complete based on the size and scheduling.
What is the best type of paint for kitchen cabinets?
Direct Comparison Overview of Waterborne: Alkyd Enamel, 1K hybrid, 2K & Aluminum Oxide Coatings for wood surfaces. Click here for more details.
Will you paint the doors in place or take them off-site to a spray booth?
We remove the doors & drawer fronts & bring them to our shop where we have more control over the entire process of cleaning, sanding, priming & topcoats. We use an HVLP system designed to offer a finer finish and more spray control vs airless or air assisted systems that are designed for volume vs control.
Do I need to remove the doors and hardware?
Yes, for the very best results removing hardware and then the door or drawer front for working on in a shop or your garage are better.
How do you fill old hardware holes if I want to switch to new handles?
We use either car bondo, surface putty, wood grain filler or spackle depending on the size of the whole or crack.
What are current colour trends?
Currently the colours most used are off whites like Natural Cream, Dove Wing or Dove White by Benjamin Moore. For darker colours blue is currently dominant, in 2025 it was green.
Will I have any access to my kitchen while the work is happening?
Yes, we will want you to allow us to get the work completed and ask that you are not cooking or cleaning during the time we are there however once we leave for the day you can use your kitchen as long as you clean up & remove any items that would be in or way on day 2.
Do you specialize in cabinets, or are you a general painter?
Spray It Like New specializes in Wood finishes on Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Laundry Mud rooms. Tracy is a college trained Cabinet & Furniture Builder & Finisher since 1984
Are you fully licensed and insured with general liability and worker’s compensation?
Yes, we are Insured for 2 Million Liability through Intact, we are WSIB Compliant.
Do I really need to sand?
Yes, you should always clean & sand your surfaces for better primer bonding, choosing not to do so is considered a short cut & will not last long.
Can I paint the inside of the cabinets too?
Yes, you can however keep in mind inside boxes take a great deal of time and extra products. In many cases insides are a plastic laminate type coating that is extremely durable.
How long does the entire project take to finish?
You can typically expect 5 days minimum and up to about a week for small to medium kitchens & 10 days for larger ones.
Will the white paint turn yellow over time?
Alcohol based primers will seal any wood tannins or stain from bleeding through to the finish. Our urethane topcoat is NON yellowing and will stay the same colour.
How durable is a painted finish on cabinets?
A professionally applied painted finish on cabinets can last 8 to 15 years with normal use, though durability depends heavily on surface prep and the type of coating used. Standard latex or wall paint chips easily. Cabinet-specific finishes—such as waterborne alkyd enamels, catalyzed conversion varnishes or Urethanes including polyurethane or aluminum oxide based urethane—cure much harder and resist wear, scratches and water far better.
Who will actually be doing the work in my home?
The owner Tracy removes & replaces the doors & drawer fronts to take to our shop for spraying, Adam has a been a team member since 2014 & he completes the in home work.
Can I paint over laminate or thermofoil cabinets
If the thermofoil or vinyl layer is lifting, cracking, or bubbling do not paint. Paint will not glue it back down, and it will continue to peel. Vinyl wrap paints well however Thermo Foil does NOT.
How do I properly clean and prep the wood?
Find a Natural degreaser like Krud Cutter or Chomp, spray and scrub with a soft bristled brush, allow to dry for 24 hrs where a frame & panel gap are present.
Do we use a Brush, Roller & Spray system?
We can use all of the above, it depends on the size & shape of what we're working on. Spraying the doors is far easier & less time consuming & you get far better results. Flat surfaces and trim can be rolled with the right equipment and application methods. In smaller to medium kitchens most especially with Oak wood we use a 5mm roller in order to force the primer into the open grain vs making a bridge across that could crack. The Urethane we use is self leveling like finger nail polish, it flows very well.
How long does the paint take to fully cure and harden?
Paints vary by dry times, the Urethanes we us are 30 minutes to touch, a full cure in your home is between 2 & 4 weeks. We use Infra Red heating to speed this process up on the doors. Infra red can cure your doors in about 20 minutes.
How do I clean and maintain painted cabinets?
Typically wood finishes are a simple soap & water combo. Polyurethanes like we use clean up real fast & easy.
How do I fill and hide the wood grain if my cabinets are made of oak?
You can pay for grain filling, typically hiding the grain 100% is not advisable, buying new doors that are not Oak would be best; you can however drastically reduce the grain with fillers, they are time consuming & add additional cost to your projects.