Cabinet Refinishing · Westchester, NY
Cabinet Refinishing Built Around Preparation, Protection, and a Better Experience
Cabinets take more daily wear than any wall in the house, between cooking grease, moisture, and constant handling. That is why the prep and the finish system matter more than the color, and why a sprayed finish holds up differently than a brushed one.
- Countertops, floors, appliances, and adjoining rooms masked and protected
- Degreasing, sanding, and priming before any finish coat is sprayed
- Clear communication from the first conversation to the final walkthrough
A cabinet project is mostly preparation
The color is the last decision, not the first. Cabinet surfaces carry cooking residue and hand oils that keep a finish from bonding, so degreasing, sanding, and the right primer are what decide whether the doors still look good in five years. During the consultation we confirm which cabinetry is included, what condition the boxes and doors are in, and whether paint or stain suits the surface.
Cabinet boxes and doors
Doors and drawer fronts removed, labeled, and finished, with boxes, face frames, and end panels coated to match.
Hardware and finish choices
Paint or stain, sheen level, and how new or reused hardware affects drilling, spacing, and the finished look.
Pantries and built-in cabinetry
Walk-in pantries, bookcases, mudroom lockers, and built-ins refinished to match the rest of the room.
Islands and vanities
Kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, and laundry cabinetry, including the surfaces that sit near standing water.
Repair and surface prep
Degreasing, sanding, filling, and priming, plus loose hinges, door alignment, and small wood repairs before finishing.
Serving Westchester County, NY and nearby Fairfield County, CT. Armonk, Bedford, Chappaqua, Scarsdale, Rye, White Plains, Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Katonah, Mount Kisco, Pleasantville, Tarrytown, Yorktown Heights, and surrounding areas.
Cabinet refinishing projects across Westchester
Our Cabinet Refinishing Process
Our process is designed to make the project feel clear, organized, and properly handled from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
Initial Conversation
- Which cabinetry you want refinished
- Paint or stain, and the look you want
- How the kitchen needs to stay usable
Consultation and Scope Review
- Doors, boxes, and hardware reviewed on-site
- Grease, water damage, and repairs identified
- Timing, color, and expectations aligned
Clear Proposal
- Everything included clearly listed
- What is not included, in writing
- How the project will be handled
Scheduling and Preparation
- Start date and kitchen access confirmed
- Contents, counters, and floors cleared
- Production team and materials prepared
Cabinet Refinishing and Final Walkthrough
- Doors removed and labeled, work area contained
- Degreasing, sanding, priming, spraying, curing
- Hardware reset, site cleaned, final walkthrough
Future Support
- Available for future painting needs
- Care and cleaning questions welcome
- Added cabinetry or touch-ups as needed
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Cabinet Refinishing Questions Homeowners Often Ask
What affects the cost of cabinet refinishing?
Cabinet refinishing cost depends on the door and drawer count rather than the room size, plus the condition of the existing finish, how much degreasing and sanding it needs, any wood or hinge repairs, whether the finish is sprayed or brushed, and whether hardware is reused or replaced. Stained wood moving to a painted finish takes more prep than a repaint over an existing painted surface.
Should I paint or stain my cabinets, and what sheen holds up?
It depends on the wood and the look you want. Paint gives a uniform color on almost any cabinet, while stain only works if the wood grain is worth showing and is in good condition.
- Painted cabinets: A cabinet-rated enamel in satin or semi gloss, which cleans well and resists handling
- Stained wood: Stain plus a clear protective topcoat, best on grain worth keeping
- Islands and vanities: Semi gloss, since these take the most water and contact
How long does a cabinet refinishing project take?
Most kitchens take about one to two weeks depending on the number of doors, the amount of prep and repair, and the number of coats. Finish coats also need time to cure before doors are rehung and drawers go back into daily use, so we build that into the schedule rather than rushing hardware back onto a soft finish.