Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Fairfield County, CT
Dated oak or tired white cabinets? Painting them is one of the biggest visual upgrades you can make to a kitchen, without the cost, dust and weeks of disruption of a remodel.
- Doors & drawers sprayed for a smooth finish
- Bonding primer + cabinet-grade enamel
- New hardware installed if you like
- Kitchen usable during most of the job
What’s included
- Kitchen cabinets, islands & pantries
- Bathroom vanities & linen cabinets
- Built-ins, bookcases & mudroom lockers
- Oak grain filling for a smooth modern look (optional)
- Two-tone kitchens (island vs. perimeter)
- New knobs & pulls, hinge adjustment
- Minor repairs: loose hinges, damaged edges, drawer slides
- Laundry room & garage cabinets
How we paint cabinets so the finish lasts
Cabinets take more abuse than any wall in your house: hands, grease, steam and constant opening. The finish has to be harder, smoother and better bonded than wall paint. Our process:
- Label and remove doors, drawer fronts and hardware.
- Degrease every surface — grease is the number-one cause of peeling cabinet paint.
- Scuff-sand and repair dings, gaps and edges; fill oak grain if you want a smooth look.
- Prime with a high-adhesion bonding primer.
- Spray doors and drawers with a cabinet-grade enamel; frames are finished carefully on site.
- Cure and reinstall with adjusted hinges and your old or new hardware.
Painting vs. refacing vs. replacing
If your cabinet boxes are solid wood or plywood and the layout works, painting gives you most of the look of new cabinets at a fraction of the cost. Refacing makes sense if you want a different door style. Replacement is the only fix for failing boxes or a new layout. We break down the numbers in kitchen cabinet painting cost: paint vs. reface vs. replace.
Popular cabinet colors right now
Warm whites and soft creams remain the safe choice for resale, while deep navy and blue-green islands, greige, and muted greens are popular for character. Because sapphire blue is in our name, we'll admit a soft spot for a navy island — but we'll help you sample whatever fits your house.
Cabinet Painting near you
We provide cabinet painting in every Fairfield County town, including Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Shelton, Sherman, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton, plus Milford and Orange.
Cabinet Painting FAQ
How long does cabinet painting take?
A typical kitchen takes about 4–7 working days including drying and curing time between coats. Your kitchen stays usable for most of the job.
Will painted cabinets chip?
Properly degreased, primed and finished cabinets with cabinet-grade enamel hold up very well. Most chipping comes from skipped prep or wall paint used on cabinets.
Can you paint laminate or thermofoil cabinets?
Laminate can often be painted with the right bonding primer. Peeling thermofoil usually cannot be painted reliably; we will tell you honestly during the estimate.
Do you install new hardware?
Yes. We can install new knobs and pulls, including filling and redrilling holes when the new hardware spacing is different.
Ready for cabinet painting?
Call or text (475) 689-9501 — or send a few photos and we’ll get back to you fast. Evening and weekend appointments available.