How Local Cabinet Painters Can Help with Your Kitchen Renovation

When you’re redoing your kitchen, one of the biggest tasks to accomplish is the repainting of your cabinets. But because they enjoy a prominent spot in your kitchen, it is important that when you refinish your cabinets, you get it right. Which is a big reason why many people go to professional cabinet painters like us at Mt Hood Pro Painting when they need the job done. We make it quick and easy for all our customers.

Here are a few common questions about what we do as cabinet painters. And if you need anything else painted, we can help with that, too.

How much does it cost to hire someone to paint cabinets?

It’s really impossible for any painting company to give a good estimate without looking at the job. Here are some of the factors that will play into your cost for the work:

• The condition of your cabinets currently
• The kind of paint currently on your cabinets
• Variety of paint to be used
• Type of technique to be applied
• Surface area to be painted
• Ease of access

The good news is that most cabinet painters like us at Mt Hood Pro Painting give free estimates for jobs. We encourage you to call us anytime to set up yours.

Can you paint cabinets without sanding?

That depends on your current finish. Generally, it is a good idea to somewhat rough up your surface before applying a primer. The sanding will help the primer bond to the surface, and the primer will work to bond the new coat of paint to your cabinets and cover up the scuff marks left over from sanding.

Sanding may not be advised if you’re going to stain your cabinets. In that case, either you are going to need more intense sanding than just a rough-up, or you are going to need a chemical means of removing previous paint or stain.

Should you paint cabinets with a brush or roller?

For work like cabinets, a roller is not recommended. For one thing, you won’t be able to get into all the cracks on the inside with a roller – and you are probably going to want to paint the insides.

When you’re painting cabinets, the key to getting rid of brush strokes is to use a good brush, good technique, and the right paint for the job.

Though it requires more prep work, the best way to get a smooth surface to your cabinets will be to used a sprayer. A professional cabinet painter will have access to everything you need to get the perfect finish.

How do you paint fake wood cabinets?

Actually applying the paint is the same as with any other material. The key is to do good prep work. You will need to be sure to apply a good primer that will work for your particular laminate covering. There’s a good chance you’ll also want to spray rather than brush on your coats of paint, as artificial surfaces will show brush marks more easily than real surfaces.

How do you paint kitchen cabinets to look old?

Painting anything so that it looks old is the realm of faux finishing techniques. Sponging, color washing, rag rolling, or just using sand paper and multiple colors of paint can all be used to achieve different effects. Look into it more here, or check out others sources to see what’s possible with faux finish techniques on your cabinets.

Is it cheaper to paint or replace kitchen cabinets?

That may depend on the kind of cabinets you want to replace them with. If they are cheap enough, then it is possible that replacing cabinets will be cheaper – but unlikely. Swapping out your cabinets is a big job, and even just the materials are expensive. Not to mention the labor. Especially if you have quality, solid-wood cabinets, repainting is almost always going to be the right choice.

Alternatively, you may elect to change only the doors on your cabinet and leave the rest of them intact. This will require some repainting, but will give a completely new look to your kitchen.

Is satin or semi gloss better for kitchen cabinets?

Semi-gloss finishes will hold up better in areas like the kitchen where surfaces are subject to more humidity and contact from people. Semi-gloss surfaces are more easily cleaned and will show stains and marks less easily, especially if colors are chosen carefully.

Should you use oil based paint for kitchen cabinets?

It’s not necessary, but oil-based paints definitely hold up great over time.

Looking for Professional Cabinet Painters in the Portland Area?

If you’re looking for cabinet painters in the Portland, Oregon area, we invite you to contact us to schedule a free estimate. We’d be happy to talk.