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How long can I expect it to take?
While it takes months for a new kitchen, refinishing takes less than 2 weeks.
For an average sized kitchen, we can have the whole process completed (from finishing to reinstallation) in as little as 5 days. A very small kitchen could be finished in 3-4 days, or a large kitchen could take 2 weeks or longer. It really depends on the finish you choose, how many doors and fronts you have, how much preparation is required, whether new parts need to be ordered and what condition your kitchen is in. However, we're usually only on-site for one or two days to complete your cabinet frames, while the rest of the project is done in our spray shop.
How long do you need to be in my home?
Not Long!
On average, we only need to be in your home for a day or two for finishing or veneering the cabinet boxes and frames (the parts of the kitchen we can't remove). Dissasembly of your doors and fronts takes around a half day, and reinstallation takes anywhere from 4 to 12 hours, sometimes more.
Can I still use my kitchen?
Yes.
One great advantage of the coatings we use for cabinetry are their increadibly fast curing properties. While we'll undoubtedly tie up your kitchen for at least a day as we refinish the boxes, when we're done for the day you can use your kitchen as you normally would without having to worry about damaging the finish. The coating is usually dry within an hour of application, and you can cook in your kitchen after just 4 hours of dry time.
Do I need to empty my cupboards?
That depends.
If we need to access wood panels inside your cabinet boxes, or remove shelving, or your kitchen has a certain configuration where it's difficult for us to properly mask and protect the inside portions with your dishes in there, then you will need to empty out your cupboards. However, often we can finish the cabinet boxes without you needing to remove anything. It will ultimately depend on how your kitchen is built.
Won't paint chip off?
Yes, which is why we don't use paint.
"Paint" is probably the worst thing that could happen to your cabinets. It just isn't made for that type of application. While some paints are better than others, it's best left for use on your walls, door and window casings - not your cabinets.
Technologies have improved a lot over the years, so the products we use on kitchen cabinets are going to be more durable than the finish you have on your kitchen right now. We use the best finish available for your cabinets so they'll stay looking great for many years. From post-cat lacquers to CV's, all the finishes we use are KCMA approved, which means they've gone through rigorous quality testing for use in kitchen and bathroom environments.
I don't want brush marks on my cabinetry...
We don't want brush marks on your cabinets either.
A professional finish is accomplished by using professional spray equipment combined with the highest quality cabinet grade finishing materials. We maintain several professional sprayers to produce fine finishes.
Do you refinish the doors at my house?
No.
All door and front refinishing is done at our spray shop to ensure a controlled environment to produce a top notch finish. It also reduces the amount of time we need to be in your home and minimizes the distruption a kitchen renovation would otherwise make.
Do you strip and restain cabinetry?
No.
Cabinets are constructed from plywood, (while less expensive cabinets are sometimes constructed with particleboard) and venered with a very thin piece of wood to give them the appearance of being solid wood. All cabinetry is constructed in this manner to minimize the very drastic warping that would occur with a solid wood cabinet.
To strip and restain a piece of wood, not only does the finish need to be removed, but also about 1/32 of the top layer of wood would need to be sanded off to remove the old stain and allow penetration of the new stain. Since veneer is usually only 10 mils thick (the thickness of about 2 sheets of copy paper), stripping the finish would destroy the veneer.
Doors as well are often made of a veneer panel and solid wood frame, so the same problem would be encountered trying to strip and refinish them.
The best option for you if you want to change your stain colour is to either re-door your cabinets or completely reface them.
How much does it cost?
That really depends on your needs.
Kitchens come in all different shapes and sizes. Finishes vary from simple stain finishes to complex multi coloured layouts with glazes and faux effects. Some kitchens might require new hardware while others may need modifications, replacement of doors, fronts, moldings and/or valances. Some kitchens may need veneer while others might be candidates for recoating. There are just too many variables.
Generally speaking, you can expect a single solid colour refinish to cost a little more than half of what a reface would cost. More complicated finishes would likewise cost more
The only real way to know what it will cost to remodel your kitchen is to contact us and request a quote!
What colours can I choose?
The sky's the limit!
We have more than 1200 colours for you to choose from, or we can match any colour sample you like from any manufacturer.
You can also choose to use two or more colours, or to finish your cabinets in any number of specialty finishes, from glazing to chalking to antiquing. Please refer to our finish options for more details.
I have oak cabinets