Oak grain showing through
Oak grain shows through paint unless it is filled. You choose smooth or textured, and we show you a sample first.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bloomingdale, IL
Make your Bloomingdale kitchen look new without replacing the cabinets — for a fraction of the cost.
- Serving Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Cabinet problems a paint job fixes
Cabinet painting in Bloomingdale gives you a new-looking kitchen without tearing anything out. We remove the doors, spray them for a smooth factory-style finish, paint the frames in place and put everything back adjusted — most kitchens are back in use within a week.
Mismatched cabinets
Old and new cabinets that don't match look like two kitchens. One paint color ties them together.
Sticky, greasy cabinet doors
Doors that feel tacky around the stove need a deep degrease first. It is the step that decides whether the new finish lasts.
Peeling or chipped paint
Paint peeling near the dishwasher or chipping on the edges usually means it was applied without proper prep. We strip the failing areas, prime and refinish.
Brush marks and drips
We sand out brush marks and drips and spray the doors so the new finish is smooth and uniform.
Dated oak or honey maple
Orange-toned oak and honey maple date a kitchen more than anything else. A painted finish in white, greige, green or navy changes the whole room.
Worn finish around handles
Finish worn through around pulls and the trash cabinet shows bare wood. We repair, prime and add hardware so hands touch metal, not paint.
Dark kitchen
Light painted cabinets reflect light across the room — the cheapest way to brighten a dark kitchen.
What the work covers
- Bonding primerPrimer matched to the surface — wood, MDF or old paint — so the topcoat bonds.
- Sprayed doorsDoors and drawer fronts are sprayed in a controlled setting for a smooth finish.
- Frames and end panelsFace frames, end panels and crown molding are painted in place with masking and floor protection.
- Reinstall and adjustmentWe reinstall, align every door and drawer and do a final touch-up walk.
- New hardware and hingesOptional new pulls, knobs and soft-close hinges installed during reassembly.
- Filling old hardware holesOld knob and pull holes filled and sanded flush before priming.
- Island and bathroom vanitiesWe can paint bathroom vanities and the island along with the kitchen.
Options to choose from
Grain filling for oakGrain filler before primer makes oak doors look smooth like painted maple or MDF.
Painted with the wood grain showingSome owners like oak painted white with the grain still visible; we skip the grain filler for that look.
Satin vs. semi-gloss sheenSatin hides small flaws and fingerprints; semi-gloss is easier to wipe but shows more.
Waterborne urethane cabinet paintHard, non-yellowing and low-odor — our default for most kitchens.
Popular colorsWarm white, greige, sage green, navy and charcoal are the most requested this year.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting before and after — Bloomingdale homes
Before
In progress
After
DetailA Bloomingdale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: orange-looking wood that made the room feel old. After: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. On site this meant sprayed doors, filling old hardware holes, plus island and bathroom vanities.
Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s tract home: before and after
A 1970s tract home in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. The kitchen as it was: white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim. The main complaint was an old paint job failing at the edges. After: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. The job covered sprayed doors, reinstall and adjustment, plus filling old hardware holes.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: doors peeling at the edges. The result: the same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. The job covered bonding primer, frames and end panels, plus reinstall and adjustment.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1980s two-story: cabinet refacing
New flat slab doors with a thin edge in white uppers and deep green lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Bloomingdale →How the job goes
- Estimate and colorWe check the cabinet material, count doors and drawers and help you choose color and sheen.
- Doors come offWe take the doors with us; you keep using the kitchen with the boxes open.
- Prep and primeDegreasing, sanding, repairs and primer on frames in your home, doors in the shop.
- Finish coatsTwo finish coats sprayed on doors; frames finished on site with dust control.
- ReinstallDoors go back on, hinges adjusted, hardware installed and touch-ups done.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
Do you paint the inside of the cabinets?
Interiors are optional. Most clients leave them; open shelving and glass-front cabinets are the exceptions.
How long does painted cabinet finish last?
With proper prep and a cabinet-grade coating, many years of daily use. Most early failures come from skipped degreasing, not the paint.
Is painting cheaper than replacing cabinets?
Typically yes — you skip tear-out, new counters and plumbing work. We'll tell you honestly if your cabinets aren't worth painting.
How long will the kitchen be out of use?
Most kitchens take about a week. You can use the counters and appliances the whole time — only the doors are away.
Will there be brush marks?
Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed, so no. Frames are sprayed or finished with fine rollers for a smooth look.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
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ZIP 60108
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Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer RepairHinges, drawer slides and water-damaged sink bases fixed.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.