Cabinet Painting
Cabinet painting covers kitchen and bathroom cabinets, drawer fronts, and cabinet boxes. We degrease, sand, bond-prime, and spray a finish built to survive daily handling — not just look good on day one.
What It Covers
Kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts, cabinet boxes, bathroom vanities, and cabinet hardware. We spray off-site or on-site depending on the project.
What's Included
| Cabinet door and drawer front removal | |
| Labeling and numbering | |
| Degreasing and cleaning | |
| Sanding and scuff-sanding | |
| Bonding primer | |
| Spray-applied finish coats | |
| Cabinet box painting in place | |
| Reinstallation and hardware |
Not Included
| New cabinet doors or boxes | |
| Countertop replacement | |
| Plumbing or electrical | |
| Hardware replacement unless requested | |
| Cabinet refacing |
How We Prepare
Prep is where the hours go and where the finish lasts. Here is the sequence for cabinet painting.
- 01Remove all doors and drawer fronts, label and number each piece
- 02Transport doors to spray area or set up on-site spray station
- 03Degrease all surfaces with a TSP or degreaser to remove kitchen residue
- 04Fill dents and scratches with wood filler
- 05Sand all surfaces to create a mechanical bond for primer
- 06Apply a bonding primer designed for slick or previously finished surfaces
- 07Sand primer smooth and tack-cloth clean
- 08Spray two to three finish coats with sanding between coats
What Drives The Price
Every estimate is different. These are the factors that move the number on a cabinet painting project.
| Factor |
|---|
| Number of cabinet doors and drawer fronts |
| Linear footage of cabinet boxes |
| Current finish — varnish, lacquer, or paint |
| Condition of existing finish |
| Color change — dark over light needs more coats |
| On-site vs off-site spraying |
| Product line — conversion varnish vs acrylic urethane |
| Hardware replacement |
No dollar figures here — every project is different. Call for a real number.
On DFW Properties
DFW kitchens see heavy daily use and high cooking temperatures, which is why we use finishes rated for heat and grease resistance.
Many 1990s and 2000s homes in Arlington, Keller, and North Richland Hills have oak or maple cabinets with a clear coat that needs to be fully scuff-sanded and bond-primed before paint will adhere.
High-end Southlake and Colleyville kitchens often have custom wood species and intricate door profiles that require careful masking and spray technique.
How To Compare Estimates
Not all estimates cover the same work. Here is what to check when comparing bids for cabinet painting.
| Whether doors are sprayed off-site or on-site |
| What primer is used — bonding primer is essential |
| Coat count on doors and boxes |
| Product line — conversion varnish outlasts latex |
| How the kitchen is masked and protected |
| Whether hardware is reused or replaced |
| How long the kitchen is out of service |
| What is excluded |
Common Questions
Typically 5 to 7 working days. We remove doors on day one, prep and prime on days two and three, spray finish coats on days four and five, and reinstall on days six and seven. You can use your sink and refrigerator during the process, but cooking is limited.
Reviews
"Very impressed with this company. It is a family. They all play a role. They came to our house to make a bid. I had a price that evening. Once we decided on Cast Castro, we set a date (literally 2 days later!). They arrived on time. They worked as a team, were very professional and meticulous, kept the house as clean as possible, and finished when promised."
Kathy M.
HomeAdvisor, August 2020
"Happy with the professional work Cast Castro did for our exterior paint job and for the right price. They replaced rotted wood, meticulously prepped the house and painted samples on parts of the house to get an idea of the finished work. Cast Castro is thorough in their process."
Jesse A.
HomeAdvisor, July 2020
Ready For A Real Number?
Tell us what needs painting. We will come look at it, put a written scope together, and give you a real number — no obligation.