Cabinet Painting & Refinishing Calgary | Licenced & Insured

Common Questions & Answers

              What is the difference between refinishing, painting, and refacing?

• • Refinishing: Strips the old finish down to bare wood to apply a new stain or paint.

  • Painting: Cleans, scuff-sands, primes, and paints over current surfaces without completely stripping them.

  • Refacing: Keeps the cabinet boxes but replaces all door and drawer fronts with brand-new pieces and veneer matching. 

  • How long does the project take?

Most professional kitchen refinishing projects take 4 to 10 days. Much of this time accounts for curing and drying sprayed doors on racks before reinstallation

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• Can you change the cabinet color completely?

Yes. You can transition from a dark wood stain to a solid modern color like white or navy, or vice versa

• • Is cabinet refinishing cheaper than replacing cabinets

     Yes. Refinishing costs a fraction of full replacement because it reuses your existing cabinet boxes, layout, and countertops

• • Can laminate or Thermofoil cabinets be refinished?

   Sometimes. Laminate and thermofoil do not always grip sprayed coatings or primers as reliably as solid wood or MDF, requiring an in-person assessment.

• • How long do refinished cabinets last?

When prepped, primed, and sprayed with a durable cabinet-grade enamel (such as a Lacquer /  polyurethane / urethane trim enamel), they withstand years of daily household wear and tear.

If you are planning a project, tell me:

• What material are your current cabinets made of (wood, thermofoil, laminate)?

• Are you hoping to paint a solid color or stain the natural grain?