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 Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elmhurst, IL
Make your Elmhurst kitchen look new without replacing the cabinets — for a fraction of the cost.
- Serving Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Cabinet problems a paint job fixes
We paint kitchen cabinets in Elmhurst 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.
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.
Brush marks and drips
We sand out brush marks and drips and spray the doors so the new finish is smooth and uniform.
Mismatched cabinets
Old and new cabinets that don't match look like two kitchens. One paint color ties them together.
Painted without removing the doors
If the last painter left the doors on, you'll see paint on hinges and edges that never got coated. We remove, strip where needed and refinish every surface.
Yellowed white cabinets
Old white finishes yellow with age. A modern waterborne urethane or acrylic cabinet paint stays white.
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.
Dated oak or honey maple
If the wood tone is the problem, paint fixes it — white, warm gray, sage or deep blue — while the cabinets stay put.
What we do on the job
- Door and drawer removalWe remove and number every door and drawer front so each one goes back in its spot.
- Cleaning and degreasingA full degrease of doors and frames, especially near the range and sink.
- Sanding and repairsWe sand for adhesion and repair dings, cracked filler and loose moldings.
- Frames and end panelsCabinet boxes are masked off and finished in your kitchen to match the doors.
- 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 vanitiesThe island, a pantry or bathroom vanities painted in the same visit, in matching or contrasting colors.
Finishes we offer
Grain filling for oakFilling the open oak grain gives the smooth finish most people expect from painted cabinets.
Popular colorsOff-whites, soft greens and deep blues — we bring large samples so you can see them in your light.
Catalyzed finishesTwo-part coatings sprayed on doors for maximum hardness in busy kitchens.
Two-tone kitchensDifferent colors for island and perimeter add depth without new cabinets.
Waterborne urethane cabinet paintA tough cabinet coating that stays white and doesn't smell up the house.
Kitchens like yours in Elmhurst: before and after
Before
After
DetailBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Elmhurst
The site: a 1950s ranch in Elmhurst. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The reason for the call: the dated wood tone. Finished kitchen: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. Work included sanding and repairs, frames and end panels, plus filling old hardware holes.
Before
AfterA Villa Park postwar bi-level: before and after
The site: a postwar bi-level in Villa Park. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The main complaint was dark wood that made the kitchen feel small. After: the same doors sprayed in light warm taupe, new unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. On site this meant cleaning and degreasing, frames and end panels, plus new hardware and hinges.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Villa Park →Before
AfterLombard kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
A 1960s ranch in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets. The main complaint was orange-looking wood that made the room feel old. The result: 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, new hardware and hinges, plus island and bathroom vanities.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, 1960s ranch: cabinet refinishing & staining
Wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a natural light oak tone, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst →Day by day
- Estimate and colorA quick visit to check what your cabinets are made of, then color samples in your own light.
- 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 Elmhurst homeowners
My cabinets have old paint. Is that safe to sand?
We treat old paint in pre-1978 homes as possible lead paint and use containment, wet methods and HEPA cleanup.
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.
Painted or stained cabinets — which is better?
Paint gives a clean, solid color and hides wood tone; stain keeps the wood look. Painted edges can chip with hard use, stained wood shows wear less.
Is it smelly?
Not much. We use low-odor waterborne coatings and spray the doors away from your home.
Can you paint cabinets that are already painted?
Yes — the key is what's underneath. We check adhesion and strip failing paint before refinishing.
Do I need a permit for cabinet painting in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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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.