Cabinet Painting in Lynnwood WA - A New Kitchen Look Without a Tear-Out

Most people call us because the kitchen feels old, and the cabinets are the first thing the eye lands on. If the doors are solid wood or good plywood, paint is a great fix.

Check the finish first. Dark orange oak, yellowed white paint and worn clear coat all make a room feel dated. Look at the spots around the stove, the sink and the handles. Cooking grease and hand oils build up there, and the finish wears through.

Chips and dings are another sign. So are doors that look dull even after you wipe them down. If the finish is peeling in sheets, an earlier paint job was done without proper prep.

Moisture is a real issue in our area. Bathroom vanities and sink cabinets sit in damp air for months of rain. Steam from the shower or the stove can cause bubbling and swelling. If the wood under the paint is soft, we have to fix that first. Paint over damp or rotted wood will fail again.

Many older Lynnwood and Edmonds homes have solid cabinets that were built well. They just have decades of grime and old finish on them. Those are often the best ones to paint.

Sometimes a cabinet is too far gone. Particle board that has swelled from water will not hold paint or hinges. If that is what you have, we will say so. We would rather tell you the truth than paint something that will fall apart.

Selling the house is another reason. Fresh cabinets can lift the whole kitchen without a full remodel.

We start with a free visit. We open the doors, check the wood, look at the old finish and talk about the color you want. You get an itemized quote in writing before we touch anything.

On day one, we label every door and drawer so they go back in the right spot. We take them off along with the hinges and hardware. Then we protect your counters, floors, appliances and walls with plastic and tape.

Cleaning comes next, and it matters more than most people think. Kitchen cabinets are covered in a thin film of grease. Paint does not stick to grease. We use a strong degreaser and rinse it off.

Then we sand. Sanding scuffs up the old finish so the new paint can grip. We fill dents and holes, and we sand those smooth. Any loose or damaged parts are repaired.

Next is primer. Primer is a sticky base coat that locks the old color in and helps the topcoat hold. Dark wood like oak needs it, or the stain can bleed through and show up as stains in the new paint.

After the primer dries, we put on the finish coats. We use a durable cabinet paint, which is tougher than wall paint. We apply thin, even coats and sand lightly between them for a smooth feel. Thin coats also help avoid drips.

Drying takes patience. Paint feels dry long before it is hard. We give it time to cure before the doors go back on, so you do not get fingerprints and sticking.

Finally, we rehang the doors, line them up and put the hardware back or install new pulls if you picked some. We walk through the kitchen with you, fix any spots you spot, then clean up and haul away all debris.

We do not guess at cabinet jobs from a photo. We come see them, and the estimate is free with no trip fee.

The biggest factor is how many doors and drawers you have. A small galley kitchen is a much smaller job than a big kitchen with an island and a pantry. Cabinet boxes count too. Do you want the outsides painted, the insides, or both? Painting the inside takes more time.

The shape of the doors matters. Flat doors are quicker. Doors with raised panels and detail take longer to prep and paint, because of all the corners.

The current finish and the color change play a role. A cabinet with thick grime, peeling paint or dark stain needs more prep. Going from dark to white often takes extra coats of primer and paint.

Repairs affect the price as well. Water damage, loose joints and holes all take work. New hardware or hinges add to the list. Some people want a soft-close hinge, which is an upgrade.

Time on site is part of the price too. Cabinet work has drying and curing steps that cannot be rushed, and the quote reflects that honest schedule. A cheap, fast job usually means skipped steps, and that is when paint starts to chip in a few months.

Whatever you choose, you will see each piece listed in your quote. There are no hidden fees. If you decide to do part of the work now and the rest later, we can split the quote to fit.

We are a family-owned company right here in Lynnwood. John Eric Fernandez learned the trade from his father, and he has more than 25 years of hands-on work behind him. Your cabinets get the same care we would give our own.

We are a licensed Washington State general contractor, bonded and insured. If we find rot behind a sink cabinet, we tell you right away. You deal with one person from start to finish.

You will not wait days for a call back. Our average response is about 30 minutes, and we are available Monday to Saturday, 9 to 5. We work in Lynnwood, Bothell, Seattle, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kirkland and Everett.

We stand behind the finish. Our workmanship guarantee means if something is not right, we make it right. And we keep your home tidy. We handle cleanup and proper disposal of every scrap, so your kitchen is ready to use when we leave.