Cabinet Painting in Lakeside, MI

Your Kitchen Transformation Starts Here

Tired cabinets don’t have to mean expensive renovation. Professional cabinet painting gives you the fresh, updated kitchen you want—in days, not months, and for thousands less than replacement.

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Professional Cabinet Refinishing Lakeside

What You Actually Get

You get a kitchen that feels completely new without the chaos of demolition. No more cringing every time you open a cabinet door. No more making excuses when friends come over.

Instead, you wake up to crisp, clean lines and colors that actually match your style. Your morning coffee tastes better in a space you’re proud of. The whole house feels updated, and you didn’t have to gut anything to get there.

Best part? Your cabinets will look professionally finished because they are—with durable paint that handles daily use, grease splatters, and Michigan’s humidity swings without showing wear.

Lakeside Cabinet Painting Contractors

Experience You Can Trust

We bring over 10 years of painting expertise to every cabinet project in Lakeside. We’re two brothers who’ve been perfecting our craft long before starting this company two years ago.

Lakeside homeowners value quality work and honest pricing. That’s exactly what we deliver. No inflated quotes, no corner-cutting, no surprises on the final bill. Just professional cabinet painting that transforms your kitchen the way you envisioned.

Our approach is straightforward: treat every home like our own, do the work right the first time, and make sure you’re satisfied enough to recommend us to your neighbors.

Cabinet Painting Process Lakeside MI

Here's What Actually Happens

We start by removing your cabinet doors and drawers to work on them properly in our shop while prepping the cabinet boxes in your kitchen. Everything else gets masked and protected—your counters, floors, and appliances stay spotless.

Next comes the detailed prep work that separates lasting results from quick fixes. We clean every surface, sand properly, and prime correctly. No skipping steps, no rushing through the tedious work that determines how your cabinets will look in five years.

Finally, we apply your chosen paint with professional tools and techniques for a smooth, durable finish. When we reinstall everything, your kitchen looks completely transformed. The whole process typically takes 3-5 days depending on your kitchen’s size and complexity.

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Cabinet Painting Services Lakeside

What's Actually Included

Every cabinet painting project includes complete disassembly, thorough surface preparation, premium paint application, and careful reinstallation. We handle the detail work like adjusting hinges and ensuring doors align perfectly when closed.

For Lakeside’s climate, we choose paints specifically designed to handle Michigan’s temperature extremes and humidity changes. Your cabinets need to look great through brutal winters and sticky summers—we use products that deliver long-term performance.

We also work around your family’s schedule. Most people can’t go weeks without their kitchen, so we plan efficiently while maintaining quality standards. You’ll have access to your kitchen throughout most of the process, with just 2-3 days of limited use during final phases.

How much does professional cabinet painting cost versus replacement?

Professional cabinet painting typically costs 40-60% less than full cabinet replacement. While new cabinets can cost $15,000-$25,000 for an average kitchen, quality cabinet painting usually runs $3,000-$8,000 depending on your kitchen size and finish selection.The savings get even better when you consider that most existing cabinet boxes are solid wood construction built to last decades. You’re essentially getting a brand-new appearance while keeping the sturdy framework you already own.Plus, cabinet painting takes 3-5 days versus 2-4 weeks for replacement, so you’re back to normal kitchen life much faster with far less disruption to your daily routine.
We use premium acrylic or hybrid enamel paints specifically formulated for cabinets and high-wear surfaces. These aren’t standard wall paints—cabinet paint needs to be harder, more durable, and resistant to grease, moisture, and constant handling.For Lakeside’s climate, we select paints that expand and contract properly with Michigan’s temperature swings. This prevents the cracking, peeling, or finish failure that happens when contractors use inappropriate products or cheap alternatives.We also offer low-VOC options for families concerned about indoor air quality. These paints perform just as well while being safer for your family during application and long-term use.
Properly painted cabinets should look excellent for 8-12 years with normal kitchen use. The key is thorough preparation and using the right paint—both areas where professional work makes a significant difference over DIY attempts.High-traffic areas like handles and drawer fronts might show minor wear first, but these are simple to touch up when needed. Most of our Lakeside customers find their cabinets still look outstanding after 5-7 years with just regular cleaning.The longevity really depends on the prep work quality. When we clean, sand, and prime correctly, the paint bonds permanently to the cabinet surface instead of just sitting on top where it can chip or peel over time.
Yes, we can paint over previously painted cabinets, but the existing finish condition determines our preparation approach. If the current paint is adhering well and in good shape, we can sand lightly and prime over it.However, if the existing paint is peeling, cracking, or was poorly applied originally, we’ll need to strip it down to bare wood first. This adds time and cost, but it’s the only way to ensure your new finish will last properly.We always conduct a thorough assessment before starting and explain exactly what prep work your specific cabinets require. No surprises, no shortcuts that create problems down the road.
We can paint cabinet interiors, but most homeowners choose to skip this to maximize their budget since interior surfaces aren’t visible during normal use. The real visual impact comes from doors, drawer fronts, and face frames that you see daily.If you want interiors painted—perhaps you have glass-front cabinets or open shelving—we’re happy to include that service. It extends the project timeline and increases cost, but creates a completely finished, cohesive look throughout.For most Lakeside kitchens, we recommend focusing your investment on the visible surfaces with a high-quality finish that will maintain its appearance for years. Interior painting can always be added later if desired.
We protect everything in your kitchen before any work begins. Countertops get covered with heavy-duty plastic sheeting and protective paper. Appliances are either wrapped carefully or moved temporarily if access requires it.All flooring gets covered with professional drop cloths, and we use high-quality painter’s tape to mask areas where paint shouldn’t go. We also remove cabinet hardware completely and store it safely so nothing gets lost or damaged.Our standard is for you to walk into a kitchen that looks completely transformed while everything else remains exactly as you left it. Professional cleanup is included—you shouldn’t have to scrape overspray off granite or sweep up sanding dust after we finish.