Cabinet Refinishing

DREAMING OF NEW CABINETS BUT DON'T WANT TO SPEND $20,000-40,000 ON THEM?

 

Did you know you can simply refinish your cabinets, instead of purchasing new, often saving up to 60% off replacement, or remodal?

And did you know you can completely transform your kitchen in just 2 weeks?

Yep….that’s exactly what we do here at Lewis Cabinet Co!

 

Here's a recently finished kitchen; Perimeter in "White Dove" and the island color in "Soot"

BEFORE
AFTER
As you can see we not only refinished the cabinets, but also replaced the vent hood with a custom wood one. You'll notice it makes the kitchen feel much larger and more open!

Why should you consider Refinishing your cabinets?

So many reasons!

"Better than new"

It's true....Refinishing can be better than new!

The vast majority of kitchen cabinets do not need to be replaced.

They just need refinishing, and at Lewis Cabinet Co., we can provide a “factory-like” finish that is often a better solution than replacement.

This is because new cabinets are often not high quality (particle board) and by refinishing quality hardwood cabinetry you’ll get a better quality cabinet than if you were to go out and buy new ones. 

Not only that, but you can save cost and time but refinishing instead of replacing. Who doesn’t want that?

Even if you have dated, or worn doors or drawers, don’t lose hope. We can repair, refinish or replace those if needed as well. 

If you opt for refacing (new doors & drawer fronts), instead of just painting, you can still save a substantial amount on your kitchen remodel; typically 30-50%. 

Whether it’s function or design you need, we’re just a call away and can help you decide on the best option for you.

Need help with color selection?

We have a great selection of designer favorites to choose from. Or we can match a specific color if needed as well.

Click here for our design & color page. 

Updating your current cabinetry

Cabinet Refinishing

We are Cabinet makers; not painters..... Here's why that matters

When looking to redo your cabinets, you will often come across many cabinet painting services; but technically what we do is not “painting”.

This is for a few reasons.
1. We use industrial-grade 2K systems for our finishes, instead of paint.

2. We spray instead of brushing or rolling which provides a quality finish by atomizing our finish- this prevents the textured and striping result as seen in the images below.

3. We do our best to create a factory-like finish by properly washing, sanding, degreasing, sealing off the spray area and ensuring no contaminant encounters the finish.

This is an important distinction, because the KCMA certified finishes and application techniques we use means the difference between a new looking finish,………. and a “DIY” result that shows brush marks, or fades, flakes and chips over time.

Our products are made to withstand heavy cleaning, scrubbing, chipping and peeling, unlike regular paint which is known to peel easily, sometimes after only a week when not professionally prepped and refinished.

So when we say “Cabinet painting” that really refers to “Cabinet refinishing”, which includes the entire refinishing process, where everything is stripped, sanded, cleaned and filled before new a new finish is applied, just as if you were refinishing a fine piece of furniture.

We make sure everything will last as long as possible, so you don’t have to worry about fading, or wear-and-tear on your newly  redone cabinets.

The images below say it best though.

We're not afraid of a close-up......
see our finish up close and in High-definition below

Finish by unknown
Finish by Lewis Cabinet Co.

The Process

  • MASKING – We mask everything off in order to prevent over-spray.
  • DE-GREASING – Grease prevents paint and/or new coatings from sticking. So we thoroughly clean everything off.
  • SANDING – We sand not once, but twice in order to provide excellent adhesion for the substrate.
  • PRIMING – We apply not 1, but 2 coats of water and oil repelling primer to the surface
  • FINISH COAT -We apply two or more coats of our product (professional grade 2K system, not paint) to the surface.
  • INSTALLATION – We install all of the doors and hardware back onto the cabinets.
  • WALK-THROUGH – We walk through the project with you, the homeowner to make sure you’re completely happy with our work!

Before and after our refinishing process

Before
After

Refinishing your cabinets is the best option, if you’re looking to update the style and to improve the value of your kitchen (and home), at a minimal cost.

The potential savings of refinishing your cabinets can be up to 50% over the cost of replacing them with new ones.

Most cabinets do not need to be replaced……they simply need refinishing, due to outdated color or style. 
With our professional process and the durable coatings, the finished result looks like it came right from the factory!

The "KCMA" standard

If you look at your cabinets, you’re likely to see this KCMA label on the inside of one of the doors. 

KCMA stands for Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing Association. 

For more than 45 years, the kitchen and bath industry have turned to KCMA to validate the quality and durability of their cabinets. 

Here at Lewis Cabinet Co., we adhere to the same standards by using products that have been rigorously tested to perform at the highest levels of testing.