Cabinet Painting
Cabinet Painting Services in Ottawa
A complete kitchen remodeling in the Ottawa area can cost between $25,000 and $60,000, and a large portion of that cost will be for the replacement of structurally sound but visually dated, cabinets. But, without the weeks of building dust, contractors’ schedules, and disruption to your life, cabinet painting can do the same for you at a fraction of the cost. Maple City Painter is a professional cabinet painting service that is perfect for homeowners who wish to change the look and feel of their kitchen without altering the layout, countertops or appliances. What this means is that the space feels brand new, as the eye first settles on the cabinets.
A Brand New Kitchen Without the Renovation Bill
The majority of kitchen cabinets that homeowners wish to swap out are not worn out they simply are the wrong colour. Finish issues like honey oak from 2003 or builder grade white that has yellowed, or dated dark stain that makes kitchen appear smaller, are finish issues, not structural issues. A simple solution to the visual issue is cabinet painting, which eliminates the need for replacing the boxes, drilling new cabinets or having to install them. Barrhaven homeowners consistently contact us after receiving quotes for a renovation, and recognise that the price is not aligned with their vision. With modern cabinet painting service, they can obtain the bright kitchens they desire in a modern style, without breaking the bank.
The Finish That Separates Cabinet Painting from Wall Painting
Cabinets live a harder life than any wall in the house. They are touched hundreds of times a day, cleaned with cleaning products, exposed to the steam from cooking and bumped by dishes, pots and groceries every day. Even the best wall paints are not designed to handle this kind of contact and will chip, scratch and wear-through at edges within a few months of application on the surfaces of cabinets. Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel and Benjamin Moore Advance are both waterborne alkyd solutions that are designed for cabinetry and mill work and dry to a washable and hard surface. These finishes are extremely durable and have been known to last for years on a daily basis around a kitchen without chipping at the edges of the doors or wearing through around the pulls, especially with clients in The Glebe whose kitchens were installed years ago.
Professional Wall Painting
Our wall painting service provides a flawless finish that instantly revitalizes your home’s atmosphere and style. We use premium low-VOC paints to ensure a durable, vibrant look that is safe for your family and easy to maintain over time.
Trim & Baseboard Finishes
Precision trim and baseboard painting add the sharp architectural details that make a professional paint job truly stand out. Our team focuses on clean lines and smooth coatings to provide a high-end contrast that frames every room perfectly.
Door & Window Refinishing
Refinishing your doors and window frames is a cost-effective way to update the look of your entire interior space. We apply specialized, high-durability coatings designed to withstand daily use while maintaining a sleek and professional appearance for years.
Drywall Repair & Prep
A great paint job starts with a perfect surface, which is why we include thorough drywall patching and sanding as standard. We seamlessly repair cracks and dents to ensure your new color applies smoothly across a completely level and clean surface.
What Cabinet Door Painting Actually Involves Start to Finish
Unlike walls, cabinet door painting is a detailed and multi-step process. The following is a list of our step-by-step process on all of our cabinet jobs:
- Using a paint-in-place method without removing all cabinet doors, drawer fronts and hardware is an inferior approach.
- Thoroughly cleaning each surface for paint adhesion, removing cooking residue and oils that can inhibit paint adhesion
- Scuffing all surfaces to scuff the original finish and create a “mechanical” hold for the primer
- Any dents, scratches, grain lines or imperfections are filled prior to the application of the primer so that the end surface is smooth for reading.
- Using a shellac or bonding primer that is designed to work on slick, previously finished cabinet surfaces
- Spraying in a controlled environment for a factory smooth finish free of brush marks and roller texture for the topcoat
- Re-installing doors and hardware with hinges re-aligned for proper set-up prior to final inspection
Homeowners in Nepean who have experienced spray-finished cabinets know the importance of the process: The difference between brushed cabinets and spray-finished ones is obvious the moment light strikes the surface.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Best Cabinet Painting Company for Kitchens That See Real Daily Use
The best cabinet painting company for your kitchen is not the one with the lowest quote, it’s the one that understands how cabinets are used and makes each product and process decisions accordingly. More than a secondary kitchen that is not in regular use, a kitchen in a busy four-person family home needs a harder cure, a tougher top coat and a good, deep cleaning of the surface before it can be treated with the de-greasing prep. Every project is evaluated on an individual basis taking into account the finish type required, the level of use of the kitchen, the complexity of the door frame and the direction of colour the homeowner is looking for. It is that method that results in cabinet finishes which still look great 3 years after we left the sprayer behind.
Affordable Cabinet Painting That Holds Up to Grease, Steam and Scrubbing
Affordable cabinet painting service is the one thing that offers you a real and honest estimate on the job, not the number that will be offered to you to secure the job and then add-on the extra costs when the work gets underway. Maple City Painter has a BBB A+ rating, which is based on clear communication, transparent quotes and no surprise charges at the end of the job. Good cabinet painting will run between 10% and 20% of the price of complete replacement and when done properly with the correct primers and top coats, the painting resists all the grease, steam and everyday scrubbing that a kitchen dishes out without fading, yellowing or peeling around the edges. Stittsville homeowners who have experienced our process, tell us time and time again, that this is the best investment they have ever made in their home.
Why Kitchen Cabinet Painting Contractors Matter More Than You Think
Note that you cannot simply hire a general painter to do kitchen cabinet painting. The spray equipment, product knowledge, multi-stage prep process and the controlled finishing environment are skills and investment that specialists put into their work, and that can be seen in the work. A general wood cabinet painting specialist that will brush cabinet doors in place while they are still hanging will provide a finish that will look “ok” on day 1 and “used” in a year. Whether you’re looking at a 10-door galley kitchen or a large open kitchen with an island and pantry cabinetry, our kitchen cabinet painting contractors at Manotick take a dedicated spray setup, proper ventilation and a finishing process that we have learned and mastered over hundreds of cabinet projects with us.
Book Your Free Cabinet Painting Estimate Today
For a free, no-obligation quote, if you have kitchen cabinets that are the correct form and need to be repainted, contact us today. We are servicing homeowners in the communities of Ottawa, Manotick, Barrhaven, Kanata, Nepean, Stittsville and The Glebe. Most homeowners don’t realize how quickly you can fill up your cabinet painting slots, so call Maple City Painter today and put your kitchen makeover on the calendar.