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 Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village, IL
Make your Elk Grove Village kitchen look new without replacing the cabinets — for a fraction of the cost.
- Crews working in Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Cabinet problems a paint job fixes
We paint kitchen cabinets in Elk Grove Village with durable cabinet-grade coatings, not wall paint. Proper cleaning, sanding and primer are what make the finish last — that is where most of our time goes.
Dark kitchen
Dark cabinets make a small kitchen feel smaller. A lighter painted finish brightens the whole room.
Mismatched cabinets
An added island or new uppers that don't match the old cabinets — one paint color makes them look like one set.
Sticky, greasy cabinet doors
Grease near the range never quite wipes off. A deep degrease is the first step, before any sanding or primer.
Painted without removing the doors
Paint on the hinges, drips in the corners and doors stuck to the frames are signs of a paint job done in place. We take everything apart and redo it properly.
Holes from old hardware
Switching from knobs to pulls leaves old holes. We fill and sand them flush before primer, so they disappear under the new finish.
Peeling or chipped paint
Peeling paint usually means it went on over grease or gloss with no primer. We remove the failing coat and refinish properly.
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.
What the work covers
- Door and drawer removalWe remove and number every door and drawer front so each one goes back in its spot.
- Sanding and repairsWe sand for adhesion and repair dings, cracked filler and loose moldings.
- Bonding primerA bonding or stain-blocking primer that grips the old finish and stops tannin bleed.
- Sprayed doorsSpraying the doors off-site gives an even finish with no brush marks.
- 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.
- Island and bathroom vanitiesThe island, a pantry or bathroom vanities painted in the same visit, in matching or contrasting colors.
Options to choose from
Grain filling for oakGrain filler before primer makes oak doors look smooth like painted maple or MDF.
Satin vs. semi-gloss sheenMost kitchens look best in satin; semi-gloss suits a more traditional look.
Popular colorsOff-whites, soft greens and deep blues — we bring large samples so you can see them in your light.
Two-tone kitchensA darker island or lower cabinets with lighter uppers — popular and forgiving.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore cabinet coatingsWe use cabinet enamels from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, matched to the color you pick.
Kitchens like yours in Elk Grove Village: before and after
Before
After
DetailKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar bi-level, Elk Grove Village
This one is a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. 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 brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. The job covered bonding primer, reinstall and adjustment, plus island and bathroom vanities.
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
A 1980s two-story near The Ranchettes, a typical kitchen for Itasca. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: doors peeling at the edges. After: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. Work included sanding and repairs, bonding primer, plus island and bathroom vanities.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Itasca →Before
AfterWood Dale kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting
This one is a postwar bi-level in Wood Dale. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The reason for the call: the dated wood tone. After: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. On site this meant sanding and repairs, sprayed doors, plus reinstall and adjustment.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village postwar bi-level: before and after
Wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a natural light oak tone, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a 1960s ranch, Elk Grove Village
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Elk Grove Village →How your cabinet painting goes
- Estimate and colorWe check the cabinet material, count doors and drawers and help you choose color and sheen.
- Doors come offDoors and drawer fronts go to our spray area; the kitchen stays usable with open shelves.
- Prep and primeClean, sand, fill and prime — the steps that decide how long the paint lasts.
- Finish coatsTwo finish coats sprayed on doors; frames finished on site with dust control.
- ReinstallWe rehang, align and do a final touch-up walk with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
My cabinets have old paint. Is that safe to sand?
We follow lead-safe practices on older paint — containment, wet methods and HEPA vacuums — so dust stays out of your home.
Is painting cheaper than replacing cabinets?
Yes, by a wide margin, as long as the boxes are solid. New cabinets also mean new counters and installation; paint doesn't.
Do you paint the inside of the cabinets?
Interiors are optional. Most clients leave them; open shelving and glass-front cabinets are the exceptions.
Can you paint cabinets that are already painted?
Usually. Sound old paint is sanded and primed; peeling or very thick layers are stripped first.
Painted or stained cabinets — which is better?
Paint suits modern colors; stain suits warm wood. A painted kitchen with a wood-toned island is a popular middle ground.
Which Elk Grove Village homes do you most often see for cabinet painting?
In Elk Grove Village we see Planned suburban community founded 1950s-60s, most houses built by Centex and 1970s apartment communities, some later converted to condos. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
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Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
Cabinet Refinishing & StainingRe-stained wood cabinets with the grain still showing.
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.