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Anyone Had Their Kitchen Cabinets Professionally Painted?

Sweeteapie — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:18:42 GMT

I need to update my kitchen and want to have my cabinets painted/glazed professionally.

Any idea how much this would cost?

Thanks in advance.

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Spunkyspouts — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:37:51 GMT

Try doing it yourself, have you ever used the Annie Sloan paints?

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151949 — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:41:18 GMT

I have a friend who - she and her husband were going to paint their own kitchen cabinets. They started and found it was not a simple job and they were getting questionable results. They gave up and hired someone who took the cabinets down and sprayed them - they look beautiful. However, she says they could have just bought new cabinets for what it cost to have them done. the painter took them down and my friends sanded them - the painter came back each day for 3 days to spray paint them - primer - paint color and a clear coat top, then he rehung them.

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colliemom4 — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:42:09 GMT

I did it in another house we lived in. Rather had it done. I have no idea how much it would cost now, but it wasn't too costly back then. I thought the results looked pretty good, but not nearly as good as I had hoped. However at the time I couldn't afford to purchase new cabinets.

I've also had new cabinets installed in another house we owned and it's definitely the way to go if you can afford it. It just looks so much better.

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adoreqvc — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:50:26 GMT

Paint chips and is difficult to protect, especially above a heated stove.

Kitchen grime and grease are consideration factors, and that is why I personally would never paint kitchen cabinets.

In time they do not stand up to removing grease and grime.

Also to have them pro done would be quite costly. The only way to go if you care to and do not want to pay for new cabinets is to have them all professionally spray painted, and that is quite an expense and not at all labor friendly.

Easier to replace even if not with a very expensive set.

Something attractive but strong enough to take the daily abuse of the kitchen, cooking, grease build up and daily grime.

I had my basement kitchen wood custom cabinets replaced and chose the beautiful glass type cabinets which can be custom ordered with other components. Still cleans like a dream and looks brand new.

My husband gave his pro opinion, and also agreed that full replacement really is the only guaranteed way to go for great time tested results in the long run.

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Theoriginallacey — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:55:13 GMT

On 8/8/2014 happy housewife said:
I have a friend who - she and her husband were going to paint their own kitchen cabinets. They started and found it was not a simple job and they were getting questionable results. They gave up and hired someone who took the cabinets down and sprayed them - they look beautiful. However, she says they could have just bought new cabinets for what it cost to have them done. the painter took them down and my friends sanded them - the painter came back each day for 3 days to spray paint them - primer - paint color and a clear coat top, then he rehung them.

I agree. A really good professional paint job would probably cost as much as new cabinets.

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LTT1 — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:58:46 GMT

I love our professionally sealed and painted cabinets. However, light paint does chip. The paint is not white-white, and so to touch up would need to match paint. We were gone when this was done, many years ago. I just live with a lighter color better, so I have been pleased with it.

The painter told us that laquer-finish was best, so we went with his suggestion. Woodwork had to be painted to match in the living/dining area also. No paint chipping in there because nothing bumps it.

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KathyPet — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:44:40 GMT

I love how the DIY shows have HO,s who do this. Personally I think it is a lot more work then shown to get a professional finish.

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glitzandglam — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:52:20 GMT

Painted cabinets are very durable if you are not putting the 250th coat on and you are using the correct kinds of paints and finishes.

Professional painting does not come even close to the cost of new cabinets. We had our cabinets replaced when we did our kitchen last year, and the lowest price for uninstalled units was in the 10K range. Depending on the size of your kitchen and the condition of your cabinets, you can probably get them painted professionally for 2500 to 5000. You don't need to get the interiors painted. Have them do the doors and the framework only.

I painted my previous set of kitchen cabinets myself. They came out really nice, but it was a long, involved process and took a long time to do. I wouldn't go that route unless you're really a DIY person.

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stevieb — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:52:53 GMT

Done right, it's a lot of work and one assumes that if the OP wanted a DIY project she wouldn't have asked. The cost is going to depend on the nature, condition and color of your cabinets and what you want as a finished product. It will also depend on how many you have and frankly on who you get to do it, their level of demand and so on. Plan on at least several hundred dollars. Done properly, the cabinets will need to be sanded (at least lightly, if not more), primed and then several coats of paint applied. They will then need to be sealed. I had ancient but sturdy maple cabinets in that hideous orange maple color painted a pretty soft grey and where there were no handles or pulls, had oiled bronze installed to match the sink hardware I selected. They turned out very nicely. A good paint job should require minimal touch-up but yes, even the most professional work is going to require occasional touching up. Unlike stain, which seeps into the wood, paint sits on the surface. Good luck to you!

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needsmorecowbell — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:02:06 GMT

I did have my kitchen cabinets professionally painted and I am thrilled with the results. It transformed my kitchen ; and really my house for that matter, as I have a very open floor plan. I had dated honey oak cabinets which were very grainy. They were very well made solid oak custom cabinets. It would have cost a fortune to replace them, and I would not have gotten as good a grade of cabinet. I paid a lot..about $3,500, but it was money well spent. I redid them in a cream color with a chocolate glazing. I love them.

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Allegedly — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:30:11 GMT

I purchased my home 6 years ago and it had the honey oak cabinets as well as wood floors in the kitchen. Talk about wood overload! I really, really wanted to paint the cabinets white but after reading about how labor-intensive it was, it opted to stain the cabinets a darker color. It was still a process, but much easier than painting and it updated the color of the cabinets.

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151949 — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:32:31 GMT

I would imagine cost for having it done would greatly depend on how many cabinets and the quality of the wood plus how much repair work they would need.

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beachmom50 — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:19 GMT

I also recommend using Annie Sloan Chaulk Paint and doing it yourself. I have a lot of experience with this product. Search on pinterest or go to Annie Sloan Unfolded for info. Couldnt be easier.

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ive been framed — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:02:30 GMT

I redid our cabinets 14 years ago, and what an ordeal! I stripped them, cleaned and sanded, 2 coats primer, 3 thinned coats of oil paint (several thin coats dried well between is much more durable than a few heavier coats...this is where a lot of people make a mistake). Turned my dark shellacked ucky cabinets into like brand new cream colored ones! And they've held up all these years, thankfully. I can't imagine how expensive it would be to pay someone to do it this way, just because of the time involved.

If you decide to do-it-yourself no matter the type of paint is used, above all else, make sure you thoroughly clean then lightly sand and clean again, rinse well and let dry well.

There are cabinet refinishing kits out there now that get great reviews and are not as laborious. I checked those out (Home Depot and Lowes) and they don't take nearly the time and labor to do (wish they existed 14 years ago!). For an average size kitchen the cost is nominal. Even total amateurs can do it. 'Nuvo' and 'Rustoleum' are two brands. They have a myriad of beautiful colors to choose from. Perhaps you could get a handyman friend that's willing to do this for you for a reasonable fee.

Another option is refacing the cabinets. I hear that is very cost effective and you can also opt to change the cabinet style for a totally new look.

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chi5925 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:20:55 GMT

On 8/7/2014 Spunkyspouts said:
Try doing it yourself, have you ever used the Annie Sloan paints?

Annie Sloan paints are fabulous but the thing to remember is that the paint is a FLAT paint so unless the style of a kitchen is country or Tuscan-inspired or French-inspired or cottage-y, Annie Sloan paints may not be suited to the look.

I did paint my foyer table with Annie Sloan but I put on a coat of a satin poly-acrylic which gave it a nice sheen. I know that Annie Sloan has a wax that she sells to use with the paint but using that wax is very labor intensive and I'm basically lazy.

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151949 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:24:55 GMT

On 8/12/2014 beachmom50 said: I also recommend using Annie Sloan Chaulk Paint and doing it yourself. I have a lot of experience with this product. Search on pinterest or go to Annie Sloan Unfolded for info. Couldnt be easier.

I know this is currently a trend - chalk paint - but if you do something like this - IMO - you would want to use a product that was more classic and less trendy, because you would not want it to look dated in a couple of years and need done again.Just my opinion.

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chi5925 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:17:54 GMT

On 8/13/2014 happy housewife said:
On 8/12/2014 beachmom50 said: I also recommend using Annie Sloan Chaulk Paint and doing it yourself. I have a lot of experience with this product. Search on pinterest or go to Annie Sloan Unfolded for info. Couldnt be easier.

I know this is currently a trend - chalk paint - but if you do something like this - IMO - you would want to use a product that was more classic and less trendy, because you would not want it to look dated in a couple of years and need done again.Just my opinion.

I think there may be a misconception....Annie Sloan "chalk" paint is NOT the paint that makes the surface a chalkboard.

Since the brand is U.K based and is sold in the U.S. at selected small stores (mainly design shops and antique stores) it wasn't well known until bloggers started using it and spread the word which is why people may think that it is the "trend" now but this paint has been around for ages.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is paint just like Benjamin Moore or Behr or Sherwin-Williams except this chalk paint covers ANY surface WITHOUT any sanding or primer.

You can use this paint on walls, cement, laminate, steel, wood, fake wood, porcelain, ceramic, glass, upholstery (yes, you can paint upholstery and use Annie Sloan wax - it will make the fabric feel leather-like).

However, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is 1) expensive ($34/quart) but a quart goes a long way and you can thin it with water while painting; and 2) has a very limited color selection (approx 24-26 choices only).

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mollycat40 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:35:31 GMT

On 8/13/2014 chi5925 said:
On 8/13/2014 happy housewife said:
On 8/12/2014 beachmom50 said: I also recommend using Annie Sloan Chaulk Paint and doing it yourself. I have a lot of experience with this product. Search on pinterest or go to Annie Sloan Unfolded for info. Couldnt be easier.

I know this is currently a trend - chalk paint - but if you do something like this - IMO - you would want to use a product that was more classic and less trendy, because you would not want it to look dated in a couple of years and need done again.Just my opinion.

I think there may be a misconception....Annie Sloan "chalk" paint is NOT the paint that makes the surface a chalkboard.

Since the brand is U.K based and is sold in the U.S. at selected small stores (mainly design shops and antique stores) it wasn't well known until bloggers started using it and spread the word which is why people may think that it is the "trend" now but this paint has been around for ages.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is paint just like Benjamin Moore or Behr or Sherwin-Williams except this chalk paint covers ANY surface WITHOUT any sanding or primer.

You can use this paint on walls, cement, laminate, steel, wood, fake wood, porcelain, ceramic, glass, upholstery (yes, you can paint upholstery and use Annie Sloan wax - it will make the fabric feel leather-like).

However, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is 1) expensive ($34/quart) but a quart goes a long way and you can thin it with water while painting; and 2) has a very limited color selection (approx 24-26 choices only).

I have the honey oak cabinets in my house and I despise them. I also have them in my bathroom so this weekend I bought the Annie Sloan chalk paint, threw a coat of graphite on, then a coat of the Florence (turquoise)--finished it with a coat of the dark wax...total perfection!! I've never used it before; I didn't take one thing out of my cabinet, and I painted over the hinges AND the toilet paper holder!! No prep, no drop cloth, nothing. I am going to do my kitchen cabinets next and the moldings in my kitchen. Couldnt be easier; love the finish! You can paint in any direction too and the paint just settles itself.

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whitelinen — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:49:09 GMT

On 8/12/2014 beachmom50 said: I also recommend using Annie Sloan Chaulk Paint and doing it yourself. I have a lot of experience with this product. Search on pinterest or go to Annie Sloan Unfolded for info. Couldnt be easier.

I agree beachmom! I helped my DD paint her kitchen cabs with ASCP in Old White. Her cabs were a lesser quality so it was either paint or replace. She decided to paint and if it didn't work out, replace.

They turned out to be fabulous! She did not distress; and finished them with several coats of AS lacquer. It has really transformed her kitchen.