Cabinet Repainting FAQs: Answering The Top
Customer Questions In Washington County
Painting Your Cabinets Can Transform Your Home,
So Understanding It Is Essential
Cabinet painting in Washington County โ it isnโt as simple as unscrewing the hardware and picking up a paintbrush. There are many steps involved before completion, including disassembling, sanding, de-glossing, priming, and more.
Itโs also HIGHLY unlikely to be completed in a day or two. If you want high-quality cabinet painting that lasts, the process will take longer to ensure flawless results.
Cabinet painting is seen as a practical, low-cost alternative to replacing your cabinets. While this is true, itโs in no means a simple job. Thatโs why itโs essential to hire professionals โ such as us at Colorwheel Painting โ to make sure your cabinets are painted correctly.
Check out the top FAQs home and business owners in Washington County have about cabinet painting.
Will Cabinet Painting Last, Or Will It Chip Or Peel?
Whether your cabinet painting will last is a common concern for home and business owners. While some low-quality paints may chip or peel if not applied properly, this isnโt something you have to worry about when you hire professionals.
At Colorwheel Painting, we use high-quality paints and primers โ not to mention a detailed, rigorous prep process โ to ensure your cabinet painting looks as lovely ten years later as it does the day after completion. We also avoid lacquer, which is commonly used but actually a big no-no near wet spaces.
What Steps Are Involved In Cabinet Painting?
Cabinet painting may sound simple, but the process is so much more complex than taking off the doors and picking up a paintbrush. There are many steps that need to be completed in order for factory-quality cabinet painting. Colorwheel Painting has a strict process for cabinet painting, which involves several rigorous steps.
Disassembling
First, we take apart every drawer and cabinet, organize the hardware, and carefully label each piece so we can easily and efficiently reinstall your cabinets once the painting is complete. Then, we transport your cabinet doors and drawers to our Brookfield workshop to start the painting itself.
Sanding
Once your cabinet components are at our workshop, the real work begins. We lightly sand your cabinet doors and door faces using our specialized equipment, such as our Fladderhead Sander. We also sand by hand, depending on what works best for your cabinets.
Hand-Washing & De-Glossing
We hand-wash (yes, you heard that correctly) your cabinet components with a de-glossing agent. Why do we wash your cabinet pieces by hand? To remove the sawdust from the sanding process. De-glossing agents create a dull, even surface free of debris.
Priming
Priming your cabinets comes after your cabinet doors and drawer faces are completely sealed and accept a durable, lasting top coat. This step ensures the paint goes on evenly and remains vibrant and strong even years after completion.
Grain Reduction (If Needed)
If you have oak or open-grain wood cabinet doors and drawer faces, you might not want the grain to be evident under the paint. Colorwheel Painting is among the very few paint companies to offer grain reduction services, and we do it well.
While our process may not fill ALL the grain present in your cabinets, itโll drastically reduce its appearance and make the surfaces of your painted cabinets look smooth and uniform.
Inspection and Fixing Defects
Inspection of the priming step highlights any defects we may have missed in earlier steps. During this step, we fix nicks, small dents, nail holes, and other imperfections so the paint goes on flawlessly.
Painting
We thoroughly and carefully paint your cabinets with finishing coats, spraying the paint on in a flat position so all the paint goes on in an even layer. By even, we also look at mil-thickness. This is a calculated coating thickness derived from the paint chemists. Weโll always do at least two coats, with the exact number depending on your individual cabinets.
Curing
This step is critical for your cabinets to withstand anything life throws at it. And with daily wear and tear in your kitchen, youโll want your cabinets to be as strong as possible.
Curing involves your painted cabinet components to bake slowly at 90 to 110 degrees for a period of time. We have a specialized room in our workshop where they can safely cook and dry until theyโre ready for reinstallation.
Will My Washington County Cabinets Require
Fresh Coats Of Paint After A While?
Thankfully, no! With all the time and energy home and business owners invest in painting their cabinets, knowing the intensity of their cabinetsโ upkeep is essential to making the best decision for your cabinets.
We use high-quality paints applied in a fashion that matches those found in cabinets fresh from the factory (maybe even better), so you can count on your cabinet painting lasting for the long haul.
How Long Does Cabinet Painting Take To Complete?
Due to the in-depth steps we take to ensure your cabinet painting is the very best, our timeline for your cabinet painting can be anywhere from 2 – 4 weeks. But donโt worry, only one of those weeks is in your home doing the boxes. Curing takes a little longer than most steps in the cabinet painting process, but the wait will be worth it. Most our competitors skip this step.
Is There Any Maintenance Involved With Painted
Cabinets In Washington County?
Maintaining your kitchen cabinets is similar to regular cleaning. Don’t use harsh chemical cleaners on your painted cabinets, but dust them and clean them periodically with mild soap at most and a soft cloth.
Should I DIY Or Hire Professionals For My Cabinet Painting?
DIY cabinet painting rarely โ if ever โ ends in 100% satisfaction. At Colorwheel Painting, our rigorous process, specialized equipment, and professional-grade products arenโt something that can be replicated in a DIY environment.
For Washington County cabinet painting that looks โ and lasts โ like it came straight from the factory, you can count on Colorwheel Painting. Call us at [tel] for your free consultation!
