Cabinet Painting
The Smartest Kitchen Upgrade You Haven't Considered Yet
The kitchen is the most visited room in any home the average person enters it over a dozen times a day. However, while it is the room that affects their everyday, most homeowners have a kitchen that they are not thrilled with, simply because they think that they have to undergo a complete kitchen renovation. It isn’t. When properly applied and using the correct paint and spray equipment, a professionally painted cabinet finish will look brand new. We’ve been redoing kitchens in Portland, ME and the outcome is always one of a kitchen that feels brand new, every time, without changing a single box in any of the cabinets.
Why Cabinet Painting Is a Completely Different Skill Set
Cabinet painting is not the same as wall painting not even close. It requires a different process, different product, a different method of application, and a much higher degree of surface preparation that is used for conventional interior painting. Every day, cabinets endure grease, moisture, repetitive use, opening and closing and cleaning solutions, and steam from cooking. All of this without any chipping, peeling or yellowing in months would require every aspect of the painting process to be done right, in the proper order. We know how to paint cabinets well at By The Number Painting because we have painted many of them over the years and are committed to quality residential service.
Our Cabinet Painting Process No Steps Skipped, Ever
Thorough Degreasing & Cleaning: Over the course of years, kitchen cabinets have the grease and grime from cooking, as well as the airborne oil, and this is not noticeable to the naked eye, but is extremely detrimental to the bond of paint. All surfaces are cleaned first with professional grade cleaners which remove the contaminants that household cleaners can’t reach.
Sanding & Surface Profiling: Sanding isn’t an option, it is the one that makes the difference between a finish that lasts for 2 years or a finish that lasts for 10 years. We sand every surface to create the mechanical profile that primer and paint need to bond properly. This is a careful, deliberate and never hurried process.
Apply premium bonding primer: We use a special primer for cabinetry NOT a generic wall primer. It will adhere strongly to existing finishes, penetrate the wood grain and lay the base that will ensure the topcoat will perform to its true purpose over the years of daily use.
Professional Spray Application: There is no room for brush and roller marks on finished cabinetry. Our professional spray equipment is used to apply topcoats in thin, even layers to create a smooth and even finish – one that’s truly factory-finished, with no texture, streaks or brush strokes.
Multiple Topcoats & Proper Cure Time: One coat is never enough. We apply multiple topcoats with proper dry time between each one, building the depth and durability that cabinet surfaces demand. Finishes that fail, happen when you rush this stage and it is a stage we never do.
The Colors Transforming Kitchens Right Now
The weight of the color selection of cabinets is far greater than color selection. When you choose the wrong one, it’s going to cost you a lot of money. When it comes to kitchens, the right selection can make all of the difference in terms of how your kitchen space looks and feels and how your home photos will look. For homeowners looking for a dramatic, yet not dark, color for their cabinetry, deep navy and forest green are among the latest trends. The reason warm whites and soft creams have been around for ages is they work well in smaller kitchens, they work with just about any countertop material and they will stand the test of time. For years, the tones that fall between gray and beige have reigned supreme in kitchen decor as they are neutral enough to go with nearly any look, but warm enough to feel welcoming. We can assist you in making these decisions.
Cabinet Painting vs. Cabinet Replacement: An Honest Comparison
In Maine, the average price to replace a full kitchen cabinet averages between $15,000 and $40,000 or up to that amount, depending on the scope and quality of materials and difficulty of installation. The average cost for cabinet refacing (which involves replacing door panels and drawer fronts) with cabinets is $7,000 to $20,000. By The Number Painting’s professional cabinet painting services provide a truly new look for a price that is affordable to nearly all homeowners. Other than the aspect of cost, cabinet painting also entails no disruption in construction, no weeks of having a gutted kitchen, no throwing away of perfectly usable cabinet infrastructure and a turnaround time that means your kitchen is fully operational in days instead of weeks.
What Makes a Cabinet Paint Job Last The Details That Matter
The key to longevity in cabinet painting is four irrefutable elements: proper degreasing, correct primer selection, quality topcoat products and adequate cure time before cabinet is in full use. These are the four most common cabinet paint job failure points. Either the surface wasn’t clean enough for the primer to bond properly, the wrong primer was used for the substrate, a low-quality topcoat was applied too thickly in a single coat, or the cabinets were put back into heavy use before the finish had fully hardened. Paint may dry rapidly, but it takes much longer to cure and an unfinished surface is susceptible to denting, scuffing, and marking, causing homeowners to be disappointed within weeks of a job being finished. With By The Number Painting, we guide each and every one of our clients through the proper post-painting care and cure window to ensure that every investment is protected from day one.
Serving Cabinet Painting Clients Across Scarborough, ME & Greater Portland
By The Number Painting proudly services homeowners in Greater Portland, Scarborough, ME, Cumberland Foreside, ME and surrounding areas. The same careful preparation, top-of-the-line spray paint application and dedication to quality that really stands the test of kitchen use are awarded to cabinet painting jobs in these spaces. We are flexible with your time, take every precaution to protect your home throughout the job and make sure all areas are cleaner than when we started. When you’re constantly walking in and out of your kitchen cabinets, maybe it’s time for a change, and we can help you achieve it.
Is Your Kitchen Ready for a Transformation?
Cabinet painting is one of the highest-impact, most cost-efficient upgrades available to any homeowner and By The Number Painting has the process, the products, and the proven track record to deliver it at the level your kitchen deserves. Contact us today to receive a complimentary, obligation-free estimate and let’s get started on the kitchen change that can make a difference in how you feel in the kitchen, the room you use most in your home.