A New Kitchen Look in About a Week
Cabinet Painting & Refinishing in Princeton, NJ
Smooth, sprayed finishes on your existing cabinets for a fresh look at the lowest cost.
Is Painting Right for Your Cabinets?
Painting works on most wood and MDF cabinets. Honey oak, cherry, and builder-grade maple from the 1990s are the most common kitchens we paint around Princeton. If your doors are in good condition and you just hate the color, painting is your best bang for the buck.
Painting is not a fit for thermofoil doors, peeling laminate, or cabinets with water damage. Paint won't stick to those surfaces for long. It also keeps your current door style, so if you want shaker doors and you have raised panels, refacing is the better path. Call (609) 745-1325 and we'll tell you which way to go.
Painting vs. Refinishing vs. Staining
Painting
A solid color coat over a bonding primer. This is the most popular choice, with whites, soft grays, sage green, and navy leading the way.
Refinishing
Stripping or sanding the old finish and applying a new clear coat or stain. Best when you like the wood grain but the finish is worn or yellowed.
Two-Tone
Painted perimeter cabinets with a different color on the island. This look adds a lot of style for little extra cost.
What's Included in a Cabinet Painting Job
Full Degreasing and Cleaning
Kitchen grease is the main reason cheap paint jobs peel. We clean every surface with a degreaser before sanding.
Sanding and Bonding Primer
We scuff-sand every surface and apply a primer made to grip glossy, factory finishes.
Sprayed Topcoats
Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed off site for a smooth finish with no brush marks. Frames are sprayed or rolled in place with the room fully masked.
Hardware Swap
Want new pulls? We fill old holes, drill for new hardware, and install it after the final coat.
Reassembly and Adjustment
We rehang every door, adjust hinges, and make sure everything closes evenly.
Cabinet Painting Cost in Princeton
Painting prices depend mostly on how many doors and drawer fronts you have. These ranges reflect current New Jersey pricing for spray finishes done by a pro:
| Kitchen size | Doors & drawer fronts | Typical NJ range |
|---|---|---|
| Small kitchen | Up to about 15 | $2,800–$4,500 |
| Medium kitchen | About 15–25 | $4,500–$7,000 |
| Large kitchen | 25+, islands, pantry walls | $7,000–$10,000+ |
Cabinet replacement in a typical New Jersey kitchen runs $15,000 to $35,000, so painting can save you up to 70%. Islands, glass doors, and color changes from dark to white can add to the total. Your quote lists each part.
How Cabinet Painting Works
1. Free Visit and Color Samples
We look at your cabinets, test the finish, and bring color samples to see in your kitchen's light.
2. Remove and Label Doors
On day one, we take off every door and drawer front, label them, and bring them to our spray shop.
3. Prep and Paint
In your kitchen, we mask counters, floors, and walls, then clean, sand, prime, and coat the frames. Doors get sprayed in the shop at the same time.
4. Reinstall and Walkthrough
We bring the doors back, rehang them, add hardware, and walk through the kitchen with you.
Why Choose Princeton Cabinet Co. for Cabinet Painting
We Spray, Not Brush
A sprayed finish is smoother and lasts longer than a brushed one. You won't see roller texture or brush strokes.
Prep Is Most of the Job
We spend more time cleaning and sanding than painting. That's what keeps the finish from chipping a year later.
Honest About What Paint Can't Fix
If your doors are thermofoil or the boxes are damaged, we'll tell you before you spend money on paint.
Cabinet Painting FAQs
How long does painted cabinetry last?
A professionally sprayed finish usually lasts 8 to 10 years or more with normal use. The keys are good cleaning, a bonding primer, and a hard topcoat. Wipe spills quickly and avoid harsh cleaners, and your finish will stay smooth for years.
Can I use my kitchen while you paint the cabinets?
Mostly, yes. Your doors are in our shop, and your counters and appliances stay in place. There are a day or two when the frames are being coated that you'll want to keep the kitchen clear.
Will painted cabinets chip?
Any paint can chip if hit hard, but a sprayed, cured finish holds up well. We leave you a small jar of touch-up paint matched to your cabinets for any nicks down the road.
Proud to Serve Central New Jersey
We paint and refinish cabinets across our whole service area, including:
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Get Your Painting Quote
See what a fresh color would cost in your kitchen. Call (609) 745-1325 or book a free in-home visit online.