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Kitchen cabinet painting in Sarasota
Solid cabinets that only look dated do not need replacing. We take the doors off, spray them in a hard cabinet enamel and refinish the frames in place, in days rather than the weeks a new kitchen takes.
Free estimatesWritten, no obligation
20 years paintingIn the US, now based in North Port
Detailed written quotesPrep, coats and products listed
Prep done rightWashed, scraped, caulked, primed
A lot of Sarasota kitchens were built or remodeled in the 1990s and 2000s with good, solid wood cabinets in honey oak or cherry stain. The boxes are sound, the layout works and the granite is fine; only the color dates the room. Painting those cabinets is the change that makes the biggest difference for the money, as long as it is done like furniture finishing and not like wall painting.
We refinish kitchens across Sarasota, from condos downtown and on the keys to family homes in Palmer Ranch, Lakewood Ranch and the neighborhoods east of I-75.
Process
How we paint cabinets in a Sarasota kitchen
- Doors and drawer fronts removed, labeled and taken to be sprayed flat, so there are no runs or brush marks
- Everything degreased — kitchen grease is the main reason painted cabinets peel
- Scuff-sanded and primed with an adhesion primer made for slick wood finishes
- Oak grain filled if you want a smooth modern look, or left visible if you prefer texture
- Hard cabinet enamel, sprayed in two coats on doors and frames
- Hardware back on — your old pulls or new ones, with new holes drilled if the size changes
A kitchen out of use for days, not weeks
While the doors are being sprayed, the kitchen stays usable with open shelves. Frames are painted in place with the counters, appliances and floor masked. A typical kitchen takes about a week from start to hanging the last door, and the enamel keeps hardening for a few weeks afterwards, so we tell you how to treat it gently at first.
Two-tone kitchens are popular in Sarasota: a lighter color on the uppers and a deeper one on the island or the lowers. We paint sample doors so you can see the colors with your countertop and light before deciding.
Paint, reface or replace?
Painting makes sense when the boxes are solid wood or good plywood, the doors are in good shape and you are happy with the layout. Refacing or replacing makes sense when the boxes are swollen from leaks, made of thin particleboard, or the layout no longer works. We will tell you honestly at the estimate which one your kitchen is; our article on painting vs refacing vs replacing cabinets explains the differences. The full process is on cabinet painting, and other work in the city on painters in Sarasota.
FAQ
Cabinet painting in Sarasota: questions
Will the oak grain show through the paint?
Oak has deep open grain that shows through paint as a texture. If you want a smooth finish, we fill the grain before priming. It adds time, and we price it separately so you can choose.
Can you paint bathroom vanities and built-ins too?
Yes. Vanities, laundry cabinets and built-in shelving are done the same way and are easy to add to a kitchen job.
Do you paint cabinets in condos?
Yes. Doors are sprayed off-site or in a protected area according to the building's rules, so there is no spraying in shared hallways.
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Go to the blog Helpful reading
Short guides that answer the questions we hear most before a job starts.
InteriorPaint Sheen Guide
Which paint sheen goes where in a Florida home: flat ceilings, eggshell living areas, satin baths, semi-gloss trim and what changes on stucco outside.
PlanningPrepare Your Home for Painters
What to sort out before the painters arrive: colors and HOA approval, valuables, sprinklers, pets, parking and condo rules, plus what the crew handles itself.
HOAHOA Color Approval
Most Florida HOAs need written ARC approval before you change, or even refresh, exterior colors. Here is what to submit and how to avoid delays.
PlanningCompare Painting Estimates
Three quotes, three different numbers. Compare scope, prep, coats, products and the walk-through to see which estimates describe the same job.
Kitchen in Sarasota looking dated?
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