Need a Cabinet Painter in North York?
A dated kitchen does not need to be torn out. North York homes from the 60s and 70s often have solid wood or plywood boxes with oak or thermofoil doors that have yellowed or chipped at the edges. Replacement costs tens of thousands. Spraying what you have costs a fraction of that and finishes in days, not weeks.
Cabinet painting is one of the most popular jobs we do here. Homeowners along Yonge, in Parkwoods bungalows, and in the towers at North York Centre all want the same thing: a clean, modern colour without a renovation mess.
We spray, we do not brush doors flat on sawhorses. That is how you get factory-smooth faces without stroke marks. Hardware comes off, hinges get labeled, and everything goes back where it belongs.
What Kitchen Cabinet Painting Actually Takes
Grease is the enemy. Years of cooking film sits on doors and frames even when they look clean. We degrease with the right cleaners before sandpaper touches the surface.
Sanding profiles the old finish so primer bites. Skip that step and the new coat chips at the edges within a year. We prime with bonding primers made for cabinets, then spray two coats of hard enamel.
Boxes and frames get the same prep on site while doors cure in the spray area. We mask appliances, protect counters, and keep overspray contained. Most kitchens are usable again within a few days.
If your walls need refreshing at the same time, we can handle both on one visit. See our interior painting for whole-room work.
The Cabinet Painting We Do in North York
Kitchen cabinet spraying
Doors, drawers, and frames refinished in place or off-site for a smooth, durable enamel finish.
Bathroom vanities
Same degrease, sand, prime, and spray process for vanity cabinets that take moisture and daily use.
Built-ins and pantry units
Shelving, mudroom lockers, and wall units finished to match new kitchen colours.
Hardware and hinge care
Hinges labeled, holes filled if you are changing pulls, and soft-close hardware reinstalled square.
Laminate and thermofoil
Proper primers and prep for surfaces that do not sand like solid wood. We tell you upfront what will hold and what will not.
Colour consultation
Whites, greys, and two-tone schemes that work with your counters and floors. Samples on a door before we commit.
Why choose us
Why North York Homeowners Choose Us
We prep older homes the safe way
A lot of North York housing predates 1960, so we treat lead paint as a given, not a surprise we find halfway through. We contain the dust and prep wet.
Low-odour paint you can live with
We use low-VOC, low-odour paint, so you are not driven out of the house for days. Less smell, a faster return to the room, and it is safe around kids and pets.
Clean crews that actually show up
Floors and furniture get covered, the site gets cleaned every day, and we walk the finished job with you before we call it done. We are 100% insured and licensed in Ontario.
Fifteen years on the tools, backed for three
Our crews average fifteen years of painting, rated 5.0 across 67 Google reviews, with a three-year warranty on the workmanship.
Nine Things Worth Knowing Before You Paint Cabinets
- Degrease first. Cooking film is invisible until new paint fisheyes or peels.
- Spray beats brush on doors. Rollers and brushes leave texture. Spraying gives a factory look.
- Label every hinge and door. Kitchens have dozens of pieces. Organization saves days.
- Expect a few days without full use. Doors need cure time off the boxes.
- Hard enamel on fronts, same on frames. Soft wall paint on cabinets fails fast.
- Two coats minimum. One coat shows every sand scratch under kitchen lights.
- Update hardware if pulls are dated. New colour plus new handles changes the whole room.
- Protect counters and appliances. Overspray travels. We mask everything.
- Plan wall colour at the same time. Fresh cabinets next to tired walls highlight the old paint.
FAQ
Cabinet Painting Questions, Answered
How long does cabinet painting take?
Most North York kitchens run three to five days depending on size, prep, and cure time between coats.
Is spraying better than brushing?
For doors and drawers, yes. Spraying gives a smooth, hard finish without brush marks.
Can you paint thermofoil or laminate cabinets?
Often yes with the right primer and prep. We assess on site and tell you straight if a surface will not hold.
Do I need to empty the kitchen?
We need clear access to doors, drawers, and frames. Small appliances on counters get moved or covered.
What colours are popular?
Clean whites, warm greys, and two-tone schemes with darker lowers. We bring samples so you can decide on your actual doors.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, three years on workmanship when we follow our prep and product spec.
Can you paint cabinets and walls together?
Yes. Many homeowners refresh the whole kitchen and adjoining rooms in one project.
How do I get a price?
Call or use the form. We look at the actual kitchen and quote in writing.