Cabinets take daily wear from moisture, grease, and constant use. Without proper prep and finishing, they quickly lose their appearance and durability. At JK Paint By Design, we use a detailed refinishing process designed to restore and upgrade your cabinets with a smooth, long-lasting finish.
Our process delivers the look of brand-new cabinets without the cost and disruption of a full replacement. We don’t rush the process—from prep to final coat, every step is handled carefully to ensure a clean, durable, and professional result. Most cabinet refinishing projects are completed in 5–7 days.
Refinishing vs. Replacing Your Cabinets
Replacing a kitchen’s cabinets means new boxes, doors, and installation labor, plus the time and mess of tearing out the old ones. Refinishing keeps your existing cabinet boxes and layout in place and simply restores and updates the surface, which is why it typically costs a fraction of full replacement and takes days instead of weeks. If your cabinets are structurally solid but look dated, worn, or the wrong color, refinishing is usually the more practical option.
What Makes a Cabinet Finish Last
Cabinets get more daily handling than almost any other painted surface in a home, so the process matters more than it does on a wall. We degrease and sand every surface so the coating actually bonds, apply a bonding primer, and finish with a hard, durable enamel made to hold up to hands, moisture, and cleaning. Skipping the degreasing or primer step is the most common reason a cabinet paint job chips or peels early.
Choosing a Color and Sheen for Your Cabinets
White and off-white finishes remain the most popular choice because they brighten a kitchen and suit almost any style, but two-tone kitchens—a different color on the island or lower cabinets—and deeper colors like navy or forest green have become common as well. A satin or semi-gloss sheen is typically recommended for cabinets since it wipes clean easily and holds up better than a flat finish.
What to Expect During a Cabinet Refinishing Project
We start by removing doors, drawer fronts, and hardware, then clean, degrease, and sand every surface. Primer and finish coats are applied in a controlled setup to keep the space as clean as possible, and doors and drawers are typically finished separately from the cabinet boxes so both get even coverage. Once everything has properly cured, we reinstall hardware and reassemble the kitchen or bathroom.
Cabinet Refinishing for Kitchens and Bathrooms
While kitchens are the most common cabinet refinishing project, the same process works for bathroom vanities, built-ins, and other cabinetry throughout a home. We serve homeowners across Maryland and the DMV who want to update a kitchen or bathroom without the cost and disruption of a full renovation.
What’s Included
- Cabinet Cleaning & Degreasing — We remove buildup, grease, and residue to ensure proper adhesion.
- Sanding & Surface Prep — All surfaces are properly sanded and prepared for a smooth finish.
- Professional Spray or Brush Finish — Even, high-quality coatings for a factory-like finish.
- Durable Cabinet Coatings — Built to withstand daily wear, moisture, and cleaning.
- Minor Repairs & Filling — We fix small imperfections, dents, and surface flaws before painting.
- Reassembly & Final Touches — We reinstall hardware and make sure everything is aligned and finished properly.
Why Choose Us for Cabinet Refinishing
- Typical turnaround of 5–7 days
- Clean and respectful of your property
- No shortcuts in prep or materials
- Clear communication from start to finish
- A high-end look at a fraction of the cost of full replacement
- Focused on long-lasting results



