A Kitchen That Looks Brand New

Kitchen cabinet painting in Orlando, step by step

Every kitchen gets the same sequence. We empty nothing — you do that part. We handle the rest.

• Mask and protect. Floors, counters, and appliances get covered. The work zone is tented.
• Degrease. Kitchens coat cabinets in grease. We strip it twice. Paint cannot bond to grease.
• Remove doors and drawers. They go to our spray setup. Hinges and hardware come off and get labeled.
• Sand and fill. We scuff every surface and fill dings, dents, and oak grain.
• Prime. A bonding primer made for humid climates. This is the coat that keeps everything on.
• Spray. Two finish coats, sprayed for a flat, even look.
• Cure and rehang. Doors cure before they go back up. We rehang, adjust, and fit hardware.

See our full process for the day-by-day view.

What it fixes

Honey-oak cabinets that date the kitchen. White paint gone yellow. Wear rings around the handles. A color you never liked. If the boxes are solid, paint is the smart move — see paint vs. reface vs. replace.

Colors Orlando kitchens wear well

Crisp whites open small kitchens. Warm greiges flatter wood floors. Deep greens and navy make islands pop. We bring samples to your visit — or see cabinet colors for Orlando homes.

Call (301) 679-9193 for your free visit and written price.

Our process for kitchen cabinets

Every kitchen follows the same steps. We do not skip any of them.

• Visit and written price. We look at your wood, your old finish, and your layout. We talk color. You get the full price in writing. See free estimate.
• Protection day. Floors covered. Counters covered. Appliances masked. The work zone tented with plastic. Your home stays clean.
• Degrease. Two rounds of degreaser on every surface. Kitchen grease is invisible, and paint will not bond to it. This step decides whether the finish lasts.
• Doors come off. We label every door and drawer front. Hinges and knobs come off. The doors go to our spray setup.
• Sand and fill. We scuff every surface so the primer grips. Dings and dents get filled. Oak grain gets filled smooth.
• Prime. A bonding primer made for humid air. This is the coat that keeps everything stuck in Florida.
• Spray. Two finish coats, sprayed flat. No brush marks. No roller texture.
• Cure. The finish hardens over days, not hours. We do not rush this. Soft paint dents.
• Rehang. Doors go back up straight and even. New hardware fitted. Final walk with you.

Is painting right for your kitchen?

Painting is right when the boxes are solid and you like the layout. That covers most Orlando kitchens. The 1990s and 2000s cabinets in this town were built well. Only the finish is dated.

Painting is not right when the boxes are falling apart. Water damage that has swollen the wood. Hinges pulling out of stripped holes. Thermofoil peeling off in sheets. We tell you honestly at the visit if yours are past painting. See paint vs. reface vs. replace.

Not sure? The tape test helps. Press masking tape hard onto the finish and pull it off. If paint comes with it, the bond is failing and the old finish needs real prep. If the tape comes clean, the surface is sound.

What affects the price

Size leads. A galley kitchen with twelve doors costs less than a big open kitchen with forty. We count every door and drawer front at the visit.

Wood type matters. Oak needs grain filling, which adds labor. Smooth maple and cherry go faster. Laminate needs special primer.

Condition matters. Heavy grease near the stove. Wear at the handles. Old peeling paint. Each adds prep time, and prep is most of the job.

Extras add on. New knobs and pulls. Soft-close hinges. A bold two-tone island. The vanities painted to match. Your written price lists each line so you can pick.

Color does not change the price. White costs the same as navy. Pick what you love.

Picking a finish and color

Sheen first. Satin is the most popular for cabinets. It looks rich and wipes clean. Semi-gloss is tougher but shows flaws more. We help you pick at the visit.

Then color. Whites open small kitchens. Warm greiges flatter wood floors. Deep greens and navy add drama. See cabinet colors for Orlando homes for ideas.

We bring large samples to your visit. We hold them up in your kitchen, in your light. Morning light and evening light tell different stories. Never pick from a phone screen.

Caring for painted cabinets

Wait a week before hard use. The finish feels dry in a day but keeps hardening. No slamming. No scrubbing. No harsh cleaners that first week.

After that, mild soap and warm water handle daily grime. Wipe grease near the stove before it bakes on. Fix chips fast with a touch-up so moisture cannot get under the finish.

With this care, the finish serves for many years of daily cooking. See how long cabinet paint lasts.

When to schedule your kitchen

Any month works in Orlando. We paint indoors year-round. That said, some weeks are better than others.

Before the holidays is the busy season. Everyone wants the kitchen done by Thanksgiving. Book six to eight weeks out if that is your target.

Summer is often easier to schedule. Kids are out of school, routines are loose, and the disruption bothers people less.

Avoid scheduling around big events in your home. Weddings, new babies, houseguests — the kitchen is the worst room to lose during those weeks. Pick a calm stretch and enjoy the process.

We give you firm dates at the visit. Not windows. You will know exactly which days we are in your kitchen.