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 Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glenview, IL
Make your Glenview kitchen look new without replacing the cabinets — for a fraction of the cost.
- Crews working in Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- 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 Glenview 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.
Yellowed white cabinets
Oil-based white paint turns yellow over time, especially in darker corners. We repaint with a non-yellowing waterborne cabinet coating.
Worn finish around handles
High-touch spots wear first. We repair the bare areas and can add new pulls in the same visit.
Mismatched cabinets
Old and new cabinets that don't match look like two kitchens. One paint color ties them together.
Brush marks and drips
We sand out brush marks and drips and spray the doors so the new finish is smooth and uniform.
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
Golden oak and honey maple look tired next to modern floors and counters. Paint gives you a new color without new cabinets.
Holes from old hardware
Old knob holes are filled, sanded and primed before painting, and new pulls are drilled with a jig so every one lines up.
What the work covers
- Door and drawer removalDoors and drawer fronts come off, hinges and hardware are labeled and bagged.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Waterborne urethane cabinet paintHard, non-yellowing and low-odor — our default for most kitchens.
Catalyzed finishesTwo-part coatings sprayed on doors for maximum hardness in busy kitchens.
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore cabinet coatingsCabinet-grade enamels such as Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane or Benjamin Moore Advance, tinted to any color.
What the work looks like in Glenview homes
Before
In progress
After
DetailBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Glenview
This one is a postwar Cape Cod near The Park. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The reason for the call: the dated wood tone. Finished kitchen: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. On site this meant sanding and repairs, filling old hardware holes, plus island and bathroom vanities.
Before
AfterA Northbrook 1960s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1960s ranch near Techny. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls. The reason for the call: chipped, yellowed paint. The result: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. The job covered sanding and repairs, sprayed doors, plus island and bathroom vanities.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Northbrook →Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge
This one is a 1950s ranch in Park Ridge. Before: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls. The reason for the call: the dated wood tone. After: the same doors sprayed in light warm taupe, new unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. The job covered door and drawer removal, bonding primer, plus sprayed doors.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Glenview postwar Cape Cod: before and after
Wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a deep espresso-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Glenview →
Before
AfterA Glenview postwar bi-level: before and after
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Glenview →How your cabinet painting goes
- Estimate and colorA quick visit to check what your cabinets are made of, then color samples in your own light.
- 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 coatsDoors get sprayed finish coats while frames are painted in place.
- ReinstallWe rehang, align and do a final touch-up walk with you.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting questions from Glenview 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.
How long will the kitchen be out of use?
Expect about a week for a typical kitchen. Counters, sink and appliances stay in use; only the doors leave.
How long does painted cabinet finish last?
Many years with proper prep and a cabinet-grade coating. For the first couple of weeks the finish is still curing, so go easy.
Do you paint bathroom vanities too?
Yes — bathroom vanities and laundry cabinets are painted the same way as the kitchen.
Can you paint laminate or thermofoil cabinets?
Laminate can be painted with the right bonding primer. Peeling thermofoil cannot — we replace those doors instead.
Do I need a Glenview-registered contractor for cabinet painting?
General and demolition contractors register with the Village: $50 fee, $25,000 bond, certificate of insurance and workers comp proof. Unlisted contractor types need no registration. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for cabinet painting in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.