Cabinet Refinishing in Hershey & Central PA
Cabinet painting is the most unforgiving job in our trade. Doors get touched hundreds of times a week, so the finish has to bond and it has to be hard.
How we handle cabinet refinishing
Doors and drawer fronts come off and get labeled. Every surface is degreased, because years of cooking leave a film that paint will not stick to. Then we scuff sand, apply a bonding primer, and spray the finish coats.
We use waterborne alkyd or urethane-modified cabinet enamels. They level out smooth like an oil paint but don't yellow the way old oil finishes did. They feel dry within hours but need a few weeks to reach full hardness, so we ask you to go gently with them at first.
Oak cabinets from the 1980s and 1990s are common in this area. Oak has a deep grain that shows through paint. If you want a smoother look, we can fill the grain first, which adds time and cost. We will show you both options on a sample door.
What happens on the job
- Remove and label
- Doors, drawers and hardware off and labeled so everything goes back where it came from.
- Degrease and sand
- Kitchen grease removed with a cabinet degreaser, then every surface scuff sanded.
- Prime
- Bonding primer for adhesion; optional grain filler for oak.
- Spray and reinstall
- Two finish coats sprayed, cured, then reinstalled with your original or new hardware.
How much does cabinet refinishing cost?
Every job is priced after we see it, because the same square footage can take twice as long depending on condition. Your free written estimate lists exactly what's included. These are the things that move the number:
Call (717) 864-5769 for a price- Number of doors and drawer fronts
- Wood species, especially open-grain oak
- Whether cabinet interiors are painted
- Grain filling or repairs
- Islands, crown molding and end panels
- New hardware or hinge changes
Cabinet Refinishing questions
How much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets near Hershey?
Cabinet painting is priced mainly by the number of doors and drawer fronts, plus boxes, islands and trim. Grain filling on oak and painting cabinet interiors add cost. It usually comes in well below the cost of new cabinets. We give a free written estimate after counting doors on site.
How long does cabinet painting take?
Most kitchens take about one to two weeks from removal to reinstall, depending on size. You can usually still use your kitchen during the work, with the cabinet boxes open while the doors are being finished.
Will painted cabinets chip?
Properly degreased, primed and enameled cabinets hold up well. Chips usually come from skipped prep or from heavy use before the paint fully cures. Cabinet enamels take a few weeks to reach full hardness.
Can you paint oak cabinets without the grain showing?
Yes, with grain filling before primer. Without it, the oak grain texture shows through the paint, which some people like. We make a sample so you can decide.
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Tell us what needs painting. We'll come look.
Free written estimates across Hershey and Central PA. Call or text and you'll get a person, not a call center.