Kansas City Cabinet Painting
Cabinet Painting
Transform your kitchen without the cost, mess, or months-long timeline of a full cabinet replacement. A professional sprayed finish that looks and feels like brand-new cabinetry.
Our Cabinet Painting Process
Eight meticulous steps from consultation to completion. Every step matters for a finish that looks factory-new and lasts for years.
Consultation & Color Selection
We visit your home to assess your cabinets, discuss finish options, and help you choose the perfect color. You'll receive a detailed, transparent estimate with no pressure and no deposit.
Door Removal & Labeling
Every door, drawer front, and hinge is carefully removed and labeled with a numbered system. This ensures every piece goes back exactly where it belongs with a flawless fit.
Degreasing & Cleaning
Kitchen cabinets accumulate years of grease, cooking residue, and grime. We thoroughly degrease and clean every surface so primers and paints bond properly to the substrate.
Sanding & Prep
All surfaces are sanded to create a proper profile for primer adhesion. We fill any dents, dings, or imperfections so your finished cabinets look brand new.
Bonding Primer Application
We apply a high-adhesion bonding primer designed specifically for cabinetry. This is the foundation of a durable finish that won't chip, peel, or flake over time.
Paint Application (Sprayed Finish)
Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed in our controlled setup for a smooth, factory-quality finish free of brush marks and roller texture. Cabinet boxes are carefully brushed and rolled on-site.
Reassembly & Hardware
Once fully cured, every door and drawer front is reinstalled using our labeling system. We adjust hinges for proper alignment and install new or existing hardware to your specifications.
Final Inspection & Walkthrough
We do a thorough quality inspection before walking you through the finished project. We don't consider the job done until every detail meets your expectations.
Timeline Expectations
A typical cabinet painting project takes 5-7 business days from start to finish. Here's what happens and when.
Prep & Removal
Our crew arrives to protect your countertops, appliances, and floors. All doors, drawer fronts, and hardware are removed, labeled, and transported to our spray setup.
Cleaning, Sanding & Priming
Every surface is degreased, sanded, and cleaned. Bonding primer is applied to all components. Cabinet boxes on-site receive the same thorough preparation and priming.
Paint Application
Doors and drawer fronts receive their sprayed finish coats with proper dry time between applications. Cabinet boxes are painted on-site with careful brush-and-roll technique.
Curing & Touch-Ups
Paint cures to a durable, hard finish. Our team inspects every piece and performs any necessary touch-ups to ensure a flawless result before reassembly.
Reassembly & Walkthrough
All doors and drawers are reinstalled, hardware is attached, and hinges are adjusted for perfect alignment. We walk through the finished kitchen together.
Products We Use
We exclusively use premium, cabinet-grade paints and primers engineered for the unique demands of kitchen cabinetry.
Cabinet Paint
Benjamin Moore Advance
A waterborne alkyd paint that levels beautifully for a smooth, furniture-like finish. Excellent hardness and resistance to yellowing over time.
Cabinet Paint
Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane
A urethane-modified alkyd enamel that delivers exceptional durability and a factory-smooth finish. Outstanding resistance to chipping, blocking, and household chemicals.
Primer
High-Adhesion Bonding Primer
Specialty bonding primers designed for slick surfaces like finished wood, laminate, and previously varnished cabinets. Creates a tenacious bond that prevents peeling.
Why does the product matter? Standard wall paint will chip, peel, and show wear within months on kitchen cabinets. Cabinet-grade paints are formulated with harder resins and superior adhesion to withstand the daily opening, closing, grease, moisture, and cleaning that kitchen cabinets endure. The right product is the difference between a finish that lasts two years and one that lasts ten.
Why Paint Your Cabinets Instead of Replacing Them?
Cabinet replacement is one of the most expensive kitchen renovations. Painting delivers a stunning transformation at a fraction of the cost.
Save 65-80% vs. Replacement
Professional cabinet painting typically costs 1/3 to 1/5 of what new cabinets would run. For a kitchen that might cost $15,000-$30,000 to refit with new cabinets, painting can achieve a dramatic transformation for $3,000-$7,000.
Completed in Days, Not Months
A full cabinet replacement involves demolition, ordering, and installation that can take 6-12 weeks. Our cabinet painting process takes just 5-7 business days, and you keep use of your kitchen throughout.
Less Waste, Same Impact
Painting keeps your existing solid-wood cabinets out of the landfill. If your cabinet boxes are structurally sound, there is no reason to tear them out when paint can make them look and feel brand new.
Endless Color Possibilities
New cabinets limit you to the manufacturer's color options. With painting, you can choose from thousands of colors and create custom two-tone designs, accent islands, or trending finishes.
Cost Comparison
*Estimates based on average Kansas City kitchen with 30-40 cabinet doors. Actual costs vary by project scope.
Cabinet Painting FAQs
Answers to the most common questions we hear from homeowners considering cabinet painting.
Absolutely. The majority of our cabinet projects involve painting over existing stained or varnished wood. The key is proper preparation: thorough degreasing, sanding to create a mechanical bond, and applying a high-adhesion bonding primer before paint. With the right process, painted-over-stain cabinets are just as durable as painting over bare wood.
White and off-white remain the most popular choices because they brighten kitchens and pair well with any countertop or backsplash. Navy, sage green, and charcoal are increasingly popular for islands or lower cabinets in two-tone designs. We provide a color consultation to help you choose a shade that complements your kitchen's lighting, countertops, and overall style.
When done correctly with proper preparation, bonding primer, and cabinet-grade paint, a professional finish will last 8-15 years with normal use. The products we use (Benjamin Moore Advance and Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane) are specifically engineered for cabinetry and resist chipping, scratching, and household chemicals far better than standard wall paint.
By default, we paint the cabinet box exteriors (the visible faces and frames) along with all doors and drawer fronts. Painting cabinet interiors is available as an add-on. Many homeowners choose to paint interiors on glass-front cabinets or open shelving while leaving standard cabinet interiors as-is.
Yes. We can reinstall your existing hardware or install new knobs, pulls, and hinges that you provide. If your new hardware has different hole spacing than the originals, we can fill the old holes and drill new ones so everything looks clean and intentional.
Yes, with some limitations. While the doors and drawer fronts are off being painted, you will still have access to the open cabinet boxes, your sink, and all appliances. We protect countertops and floors thoroughly. Most homeowners find it manageable for the 5-7 day project duration.
Cabinet painting requires specialized products, more intensive preparation, and a sprayed application for a smooth factory finish. Standard wall paint and wall-painting techniques would leave brush marks, roller texture, and a finish that chips easily under the daily wear cabinets receive. Cabinet-grade paints and bonding primers are essential for a result that looks and performs like factory cabinetry.
We primarily use hybrid products like Benjamin Moore Advance and Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane, which combine the smooth, hard finish of traditional oil-based paints with the low odor and easy cleanup of water-based formulas. These cabinet-grade paints self-level beautifully when sprayed and cure to an exceptionally hard, durable finish that resists the daily wear kitchens demand.
Laminate cabinets can be painted successfully with the right bonding primer and technique. Thermofoil (vinyl-wrapped) cabinets can sometimes be painted, but we evaluate these on a case-by-case basis. During your free consultation, we'll assess your cabinet material and give you an honest recommendation about whether painting is the right solution.
Ready to Transform Your Kitchen?
Get a free, no-pressure estimate for your cabinet painting project. No deposit required. See why over 1,500 Kansas City homeowners trust Mission Painting.