Before

Beautiful example of kitchen cabinets painted in Cloud White. Saanich BC

Beautiful transformation of a dated distressed maple cabinets painted in Cloud White and Chelsea Gray.  Nanaimo, BC

Beautiful example of refinished Birch kitchen cupboards in Cloud White.

Beautiful example of how old oak kitchen cabinets can look painted in Cloud White.

Kitchen cabinet panels often shrink and expand throughout the seasons from changes in humidity

Therefore, it’s important to use a paint that is flexible that bonds well to all types of products.  We always use Benjamin Moore colours and their top acrylic paints.

Should new countertops be installed before or after the cabinet painting is done? 

In most cases new countertops can installed before or after but it’s important installers hold off on applying any silicon where new paint will be applied. Paint does not stick to silicon!

NOTE: We can remove silicon but it’s time consuming which adds to labour costs. 

If you are changing countertops before painting, installers should not apply Silicon anywhere wood will be painted.

Why?

Refacing cupboards is an option to consider as it's less expensive to buying new cabinetry. In most cases refacing cabinets is unnecessary if it’s colour you wish to change

• Kitchen cabinet painting is affordable
• Kitchen cabinet painting has more colour choices
• You'll have a better matched kitchen
• Refacing an average sized kitchen generally starts around $8000 which is substantially more than painting cupboards.
• Refacing usually takes longer to get organized and complete. 

Once kitchen cabinets are freshly painted, consider updating optional hardware like handles and pulls. Changing hardware can make a big difference!

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware