Cincinnati Cabinet Refinishing FAQs

Since every kitchen, and every project, are different, a ballpark price range isn't useful for you. There's a lot more to consider besides the painting itself. Prep work, repair, additional carpentry work, condition and color of existing paint or stain, square footage, best product for the job, how much coverage, and more. However, knowing average cabinet painting costs in the Cincinnati area may be helpful as you consider your kitchen makeover.

• Cabinet Refinishing: Paint existing cabinets - $3,500 to $5,000 average cost.
• Cabinet Refacing: New cabinet doors and drawer faces, painting existing boxes - $8,000 to $10,000 average cost.

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Having an in-person estimate with CCR is a win for you. I answer all your questions, provide personalized recommendations, and layout options. This way, you're crystal clear on what's needed, the reasoning behind my suggestions, and together we'll achieve your vision. And don't worry, our written proposal is totally on-point, so no surprises catch either of us off guard!

Our estimates are like a super-detailed checklist, covering every single thing the project involves. Plus, we'll hand you our documented 20-step process. We're all about openness and transparency. As for those cabinet painters that toss out 'blind' estimates over the phone or email, they're just trying to get a foot in the door—and the numbers you get? Yeah, they're not likely to stick around.
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Looking out for your safety, your property, and our fantastic team in the event of any mishaps is our top priority—because, hey, accidents happen. If you decide to go with a painting company that isn't insured and, heaven forbid, one of their team members gets injured while on the job, you could face a lawsuit. And if there's any job-related damage to your property, your options for recourse might be pretty limited.

We provide proof of insurance along with our written estimate:

• $2,000,000 Liability Insurance Coverage.
• Full Worker's Compensation Coverage.

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Absolutely, there are several great ways to see our completed projects! To begin with, customer privacy is super important to us. We don't allow drive-bys past customer homes or send them surprise phone calls. If you're want references, we'll reach out to past customers in your neighborhood before sharing their contact details with you. You can also take a peek at our online portfolio. It's filled with before, during, and after photos (plus paint color names and other details) of actual cabinet painting projects we've completed. Also swing by our Facebook page for some authentic snapshots of our work or check our customer reviews on Google. We're all about making sure you're totally comfortable and informed before choosing a cabinet painter! top of page

We complete between 150 to 200 annually. Cabinets and kitchen remodel makeovers are by far our most requested services.

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I have over 30 years' experience in the coating industry, so I'm particular about the product we use to get the best, longest-lasting results. We've singled out the Sherwin-Williams, PPG/Porter, and General Finishes brands as our go-to for interior and exterior projects. The best part? Our special partnership with these brands means you get some serious volume discount pricing.

We dive into the realm of special industrial wood coating paints and stains tailor-made for cabinets, like Enduro Tintable 2K Poly. That's how we guarantee top-notch durability that's truly unmatched.

Choosing the right paint product is absolutely vital for us and our fantastic customers. Because a job well done is a job that lasts!

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We can provide feedback based on past experience. But, ultimately, it's your choice when it comes to picking that perfect cabinet paint color scheme. Here are some resources:

• Go to your local paint store, pick a color from their samples, and we can duplicate/color-match as needed.
• Visit a showroom or browse photos online. Share the colors you like with us, and we'll suggest similar colors.
• Give us the color numbers you selected when working with a Sherwin-Williams or other paint brand color consultant.
• Provide an old can of paint showing the color or color information for same-color repaints.
• Supply the manufacturer name and color number (for example, Granite Peak SW 6250).

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Not always. Paint manufacturers invest in a lot of marketing hype to convince customers to buy the most expensive products. This increases their profit margins, of course.

We use only very high-quality paints and materials that are proven to last for years. If you feel strongly about using a specific brand, we will consider it as long as the paint is of high enough quality to put our warranty behind it.
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We buy over $60,000 worth of paint each year, so we usually get the paint at a lower cost than even the advertised customer sale prices. Plus, we know which paint is best suited for your project, often better than the salespeople at the paint stores. In other words, I wouldn't recommend it. top of page

Matthew 25 Ministries, out of Blue Ash, Ohio, will recycle all latex paints and provide them to people in need. For recycling oil-based products, here's the trick: pop open the lid and mix in some cat litter with the paint. Let that lid stay off until the product is all dried up. After that, you can safely toss those paint cans into your regular garbage pickup.

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We will leave you some leftover paint at the end of the project for future touchup or color matching. Please store it in a cool dry place inside the house; not in the garage.

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Refacing means keeping the boxes of the cabinets but replacing doors and drawer fronts. We can also provide new cabinetry facing if yours are in disrepair or you'd like a different style. You can have them stained or painted as desired.

Cabinet refinishing means changing the color of the cabinets with paint or stain.
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To prepare for kitchen cabinet painting, we remove all the doors and drawer faces, take them to our shop, and service the boxes onsite. Everything is triple-cleaned, sanded for adhesion, and primed with a sealer.

Next, we apply two layers of industrial coating that is chemical-resistant.
Last, we finish with a clear coat to give you commercial-grade protection.
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There is usually no need to remove your belongings from cabinets or drawers. But we ask that homeowners to:

• Push items in cabinets back 3 - 4 inches from the door face.
• Clear countertops and work area surfaces.

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Not unless you have glass doors. Typically, the insides of cabinets are laminate for easy cleaning and durability, and you cannot paint them.

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Of course! We can certainly install new cabinet hardware. Talk to us during your consultation and we'll set you up with options and pricing. top of page

The project takes approximately one week to complete; however, you will only lose use of your kitchen for two and a half days.

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