Cabinet Painting & Refinishing

Your kitchen deserves a fresh look — without the cost and disruption of a full replacement.

Most cabinets that get replaced did not need to be. The boxes are structurally fine — it is the finish that has worn out. Cabinet painting is a legitimate solution when the job is done correctly, and the difference between a good result and a bad one comes down almost entirely to preparation. Surfaces that are not properly cleaned, sanded, and primed will not hold paint no matter what product goes on top. That is the reality most homeowners find out the hard way after hiring someone who skipped those steps.

We approach cabinet painting the same way we approach every surface job — prep first, no exceptions. That means degreasing the cabinet faces thoroughly, sanding to create a surface the primer can bond to, applying a proper bonding primer, and then finishing with a durable topcoat built to handle daily use. Kitchens and bathrooms are high-contact, high-moisture environments. The finish needs to be able to handle that, and the only way it does is if every step before the topcoat was done right. We have been doing this kind of detail work in Sarasota homes since 2004 and the results speak for themselves.

The transformation a fresh cabinet finish delivers is one of the most dramatic improvements you can make to a kitchen without touching the layout or the countertops. The cost is a fraction of replacement and the disruption to your home is minimal compared to a full remodel. If your cabinets are solid but the finish is tired, faded, or dated, refinishing is the smarter path — and we can walk you through exactly what that process looks like for your specific kitchen before any work begins.

What We Offer:

Full Cabinet Repaints — Complete refinishing of all cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and frames with proper prep, priming, and a durable finish coat.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting — Kitchen-specific refinishing using products suited for high-contact, high-moisture environments that hold up to daily use.
Bathroom Vanity Painting — Vanity cabinets refinished with the same prep and materials used on kitchen work — because bathroom moisture demands the same standard.
Color Change Services — Full color transitions handled with proper priming so dark or stained cabinets cover cleanly to lighter shades without bleed-through.
Hardware Removal & Reinstallation — Hinges, handles, and pulls removed before painting and reinstalled cleanly after — so the finished product looks professional throughout.
Surface Repair & Filling — Minor dents, chips, and surface damage addressed during prep so the final finish is smooth and consistent across all surfaces.
Partial Refinishing — Individual doors, drawer fronts, or sections refinished when only part of the kitchen needs attention.

Why Choose Shawn Christie Painting & Pressure Washing for Cabinet Painting & Refinishing

Prep Is What Makes It Last — Cabinet paint fails when prep is skipped. We degrease, sand, and prime every surface before any topcoat is applied. That process is not optional — it is what determines whether your cabinets look good in five years or start chipping in five months.
Experience With Detail Work — Cabinet painting is precise work. Clean edges, consistent finish, no brush marks or roller texture showing through. We have been doing detailed finish work in Sarasota homes since 2004 and the standard on cabinet jobs reflects that experience.
Fraction of Replacement Cost — A full cabinet replacement in a typical kitchen runs thousands of dollars more than refinishing. If the cabinet boxes are structurally sound, refinishing delivers a comparable visual result at a cost that makes more sense for most homeowners.
Minimal Disruption to Your Home — Cabinet refinishing does not require demolition or extended timelines. Your kitchen stays functional through most of the process and the turnaround is significantly faster than a remodel.
Owner-Overseen Work — Shawn Christie oversees every job personally. Detail work like cabinet painting does not get handed off to whoever is available — it gets the same direct oversight that every other job on our schedule receives.