Our process
The 5-day kitchen
A typical kitchen of 25 to 35 doors and drawers runs Monday through Friday. Here is what to expect each day.
Design inspiration: Coastal Blue & Driftwood Beige
- Day 1
Protect, label, remove
We mask countertops, floors, backsplash and appliances. Every door and drawer front is labeled and taken to our shop. Hinges and hardware are bagged by location.
- Day 2
Clean and prep
Kitchen grease is the main reason paint fails, so everything is degreased first. Then we sand, fill dents and open grain where requested, and caulk seams.
- Day 3
Prime
A bonding primer goes on frames and doors. On oak and other tannin-heavy woods we use a stain-blocking primer so the grain does not bleed through white paint.
- Day 4
Finish coats
Doors are sprayed in the shop. Frames get two coats of cabinet-grade enamel, sprayed or fine-rolled depending on the room.
- Day 5
Reinstall and walkthrough
Doors go back up, hinges are adjusted so the reveals line up, and new hardware goes on. We walk the kitchen with you and touch up anything you point out.
Before day one
How to get ready
We handle the heavy lifting. A few things help the week go smoothly.
- Empty the cabinets you want painted inside, or just the ones we need to reach
- Plan to be out of the kitchen for the week, and set up a coffee maker, microwave and paper plates in another room
- Plan for pets to stay out of the kitchen during spraying and drying
- If you are in a condo, let us know your building's work hours and elevator rules
After we leave
Curing takes longer than drying
Fresh paint needs time, which is why the kitchen is off limits while we work. The finish is dry to the touch the day we reinstall, but cabinet enamels keep hardening for two to four weeks, longer in humid summer months. Until then, wipe spills with a soft damp cloth, avoid harsh cleaners, and do not hang wet towels over doors.
If a door gets nicked in the first year, call us. We leave labeled touch-up paint with every job.
Get a fixed price for your kitchen
We come out, count doors and drawers, look at the condition of the cabinets and give you a written quote. No charge, no pressure.