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You walk into your kitchen and actually smile. The cabinets look like they came straight from a showroom – smooth, flawless finish that catches the light just right. No more cringe-worthy wood stain or that builder-grade white that screams 1990s.
Your friends ask if you got new cabinets. You didn’t – you just got smart about it. Professional cabinet painting in St. Clair Shores gives you that high-end look for about one-third the cost of replacement.
The best part? You’re done in days, not months. No living with sawdust, no eating takeout for weeks while contractors tear apart your kitchen. Just a fresh, modern space that makes you want to cook again.
We’ve been transforming kitchens in St. Clair Shores for over 10 years. We understand what Lake St. Clair’s moisture and salt air do to paint, and we prep accordingly.
This isn’t our side hustle. Cabinet painting and refinishing is what we do, day in and day out. We’ve seen every type of cabinet, every finish failure, and every shortcut that doesn’t work.
St. Clair Shores homeowners call us back because we do it right the first time. Quality work, competitive pricing, and we clean up after ourselves. It’s not complicated – just good work from people who’ve been doing this long enough to know what matters.
We start by removing all cabinet doors and hardware. Everything gets cleaned and properly sanded – no shortcuts here. Lake moisture means we check for any areas that need extra attention before we even think about primer.
Next comes primer application. We use high-quality primer that bonds properly and prevents future peeling. This step separates professional work from weekend DIY disasters.
Then we spray the finish coats. Our spray setup gives you that smooth, factory-like finish you can’t get with a brush or roller. We apply multiple coats, sanding between each one for that flawless result.
Finally, we reinstall everything with precision. New hardware if you want it, perfectly aligned doors, and a final cleanup that leaves your kitchen ready to use immediately.
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Every cabinet painting project in St. Clair Shores includes complete door and drawer removal, thorough cleaning, professional sanding, and high-quality primer application. We handle all the prep work that determines whether your paint job lasts two years or twenty.
You get multiple finish coats applied with professional spray equipment – the same process high-end cabinet manufacturers use. No brush marks, no roller texture, just smooth, durable finish that looks and feels like new cabinetry.
St. Clair Shores’ lakefront location means dealing with humidity and salt air that can wreak havoc on paint. We factor this into our prep process, using products and techniques that hold up to Michigan’s climate challenges. Your cabinets will look great next summer, not just next week.
Cabinet painting in St. Clair Shores typically costs between $100-175 per door, depending on the size and condition of your cabinets. A typical kitchen runs $2,000-4,000 total, which is about one-third the cost of cabinet replacement.
The final price depends on how many doors and drawers you have, the current condition of your cabinets, and whether you want new hardware. We provide detailed estimates that break down exactly what’s included, so there are no surprises.
Most St. Clair Shores homeowners find cabinet painting gives them the updated look they want without the massive expense and disruption of a full kitchen renovation. It’s the smart way to get a fresh, modern kitchen on a realistic budget.
Most cabinet painting projects in St. Clair Shores take 3-5 days from start to finish. We remove your doors on day one, complete all prep and painting off-site, then reinstall everything once the finish has fully cured.
You can use your kitchen throughout most of the process. We work around your schedule and make sure you have access to your appliances and storage. The only real disruption is the final day when we reinstall doors and do final touch-ups.
Weather can affect timing slightly – St. Clair Shores’ humidity means we sometimes need extra drying time between coats. But we plan for this and communicate any schedule adjustments upfront. Quality takes time, and rushing the process leads to problems later.
White and off-white remain the most popular cabinet colors in St. Clair Shores, chosen by about 40% of homeowners. These colors make kitchens feel larger and brighter, which is especially valuable in older homes with smaller kitchen spaces.
Two-tone cabinets are trending strong – many homeowners choose white or light gray for upper cabinets and a darker color like navy blue or forest green for the base cabinets. This adds visual interest without overwhelming the space.
We’re also seeing more homeowners choose warm neutrals like greige and soft blues that complement St. Clair Shores’ lakefront setting. The key is choosing colors that work with your existing countertops, backsplash, and flooring rather than fighting against them.
Properly painted cabinets absolutely hold up in St. Clair Shores’ climate, but the key word is “properly.” Lake St. Clair’s moisture and occasional salt air require specific prep work and high-quality materials that many contractors skip.
We use primer and paint systems designed for high-humidity environments. Our prep process includes thorough cleaning and degreasing, proper sanding, and checking for any moisture damage before we apply the first coat of primer.
The difference between cabinet painting that lasts two years versus twenty years comes down to preparation and product quality. We’ve been doing this in St. Clair Shores long enough to know what works and what doesn’t. Shortcuts in prep work always show up later as peeling, chipping, or discoloration.
Yes, we can paint over stained cabinets, but it requires more prep work than painting over existing paint. Stained wood needs thorough cleaning, light sanding, and a high-quality bonding primer to ensure the new paint adheres properly.
The process takes slightly longer because we need to fill any grain patterns if you want a completely smooth finish. Some homeowners prefer to keep a subtle wood grain texture, which requires less prep but still needs proper priming for durability.
Oak cabinets, which are common in many St. Clair Shores homes, paint beautifully when prepped correctly. The key is using the right primer system and allowing proper cure time between coats. Done right, painted-over stain looks identical to factory-painted cabinets and lasts just as long.
New hardware can completely transform the look of painted cabinets, but it’s not required. Many St. Clair Shores homeowners choose to update their hardware as part of the cabinet painting process since we’re already removing everything anyway.
If your current hardware is in good condition and fits your style, we can work with it. We’ll clean and reinstall your existing knobs and pulls with the same attention to detail as new hardware.
Popular hardware trends right now include brushed gold, matte black, and unlacquered brass. The key is choosing hardware that complements your new cabinet color and overall kitchen style. We can provide recommendations based on current trends and what works well with different paint colors.
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