Thermofoil peeling at the edges
Vinyl-wrapped (thermofoil) doors peel near the oven and do not take paint well. We replace just those doors and paint the rest to match.
Serving Plainfield & nearby Bolingbrook, Naperville
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Plainfield, IL
Make your Plainfield kitchen look new without replacing the cabinets — for a fraction of the cost.
- Crews working in Plainfield ZIP 60544, 60585, 60586, 60543
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Cabinet problems a paint job fixes
If your Plainfield cabinets are solid but the color is tired, painting is the fastest way to a new kitchen. Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed off-site, frames are painted in place, and you keep your counters and layout.
Brush marks and drips
A previous DIY job with brush strokes and runs can be sanded smooth and sprayed for an even, factory-like finish.
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.
Mismatched cabinets
An added island or new uppers that don't match the old cabinets — one paint color makes them look like one set.
Yellowed white cabinets
Oil-based white paint turns yellow over time, especially in darker corners. We repaint with a non-yellowing waterborne cabinet coating.
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.
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.
What's included
- 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 repairsScuff sanding, filling dents and gouges, fixing loose trim and edge damage.
- Bonding primerPrimer matched to the surface — wood, MDF or old paint — so the topcoat bonds.
- Frames and end panelsCabinet boxes are masked off and finished in your kitchen to match the doors.
- Filling old hardware holesWe patch old hardware holes so they vanish under the new finish.
- Island and bathroom vanitiesThe island, a pantry or bathroom vanities painted in the same visit, in matching or contrasting colors.
Materials and finishes
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 sheenMost kitchens look best in satin; semi-gloss suits a more traditional look.
Two-tone kitchensA darker island or lower cabinets with lighter uppers — popular and forgiving.
Catalyzed finishesTwo-part coatings sprayed on doors for maximum hardness in busy kitchens.
Waterborne urethane cabinet paintA tough cabinet coating that stays white and doesn't smell up the house.
Kitchens like yours in Plainfield: before and after
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In progress
After
DetailKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 2000s open-plan home, Plainfield
The site: a 2000s open-plan home in Plainfield. The kitchen as it was: cherry-stained shaker cabinets. What bothered the owners most: orange-looking wood that made the room feel old. The result: the same doors sprayed in white uppers and deep green lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. The job covered cleaning and degreasing, sanding and repairs, plus bonding primer.
Before
AfterA Bolingbrook 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Colonial Village. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was laminate doors that looked tired. After: the same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. Work included door and drawer removal, bonding primer, plus island and bathroom vanities.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterA Naperville 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near Downtown Naperville. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: dark wood that made the kitchen feel small. The result: the same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were. On site this meant door and drawer removal, bonding primer, plus island and bathroom vanities.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Naperville →
Before
AfterPlainfield kitchen, newer open-plan house: cabinet refinishing & staining
Finished: wood cabinets stripped and refinished in a rich even medium-brown stain, grain still showing.
Cabinet Refinishing & Staining in Plainfield →
Before
AfterA Plainfield newer open-plan house: before and after
New flat slab doors with a thin edge in light greige on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Plainfield →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 offWe take the doors with us; you keep using the kitchen with the boxes open.
- 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.
- ReinstallDoors go back on, hinges adjusted, hardware installed and touch-ups done.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting questions from Plainfield homeowners
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.
Can you paint laminate or thermofoil cabinets?
Laminate takes paint with a bonding primer. Peeling thermofoil needs replacement doors instead.
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.
How long will the kitchen be out of use?
Usually 4–7 working days, depending on the number of doors. The kitchen stays usable while the doors are in the spray shop.
Do you paint the inside of the cabinets?
Interiors are optional. Most clients leave them; open shelving and glass-front cabinets are the exceptions.
Do I need a Plainfield-registered contractor for cabinet painting?
Village business license ($25 annually) applies to corporate, retail and home businesses. We take care of that before work starts.
Which Plainfield homes do you most often see for cabinet painting?
In Plainfield we see Greek Revival and Upright and Wing cottages. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do you work in my part of Plainfield?
Yes. Our crews work across Plainfield — ZIP 60544, 60585, 60586, 60543 — and nearby Bolingbrook, Naperville, Aurora.
Working in Plainfield
- Many Plainfield homes were built after 2000, so cabinet boxes and plumbing are usually solid and an update moves fast.
- Most Plainfield homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen Cabinet & Drawer RepairHinges, drawer slides and water-damaged sink bases fixed.
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