Cabinet Painting · Highland Park, TX
Original Park Cities cabinetry and butler’s pantries.
A lot of the cabinetry in these houses is original or early — inset doors, butler’s pantries, glass-front uppers, joinery built on site by someone who knew what they were doing. Replacement is almost never the right answer, and refinishing is delicate work.
Here is what cabinet painting in Highland Park actually involves.
Inset doors are the technical problem. Unlike a modern overlay door, an inset door sits inside its frame with a reveal of a couple of millimetres, and every coat added to all four edges eats into that. Add enough film and the door binds. Edges get finished deliberately lighter than faces, and every door is re-hung and adjusted individually — which on a butler’s pantry with twenty small doors is most of a day by itself.
The finish history matters as much as the joinery. Original cabinetry here typically carries several generations of oil enamel, sometimes over shellac and occasionally over something older still. A modern waterborne primer over old shellac can lift, so we test an inconspicuous door before choosing a system rather than assuming. Glass-front doors get the glazing checked first and the glass masked and hand-cut, never taped tight to the muntin.
Here is what the price covers.
- A detailed written quote outlining the work and how long it will take
- A color session with our Color Consultant — nothing starts until you approve
- Full preparation of every door, drawer front and cabinet box
- Cabinet painting carried out to minimize disruption to your kitchen
- Honest, transparent communication from friendly, trained employees
- Satisfaction guarantee, and a crew you can call after the job is done
Cabinet Painting in Highland Park, in detail.
The parts of a cabinet painting job that people ask about separately.
These are the questions we hear most about cabinet painting in Highland Park.
Will refinishing stop our inset doors closing?
Not if the film build on the edges is controlled, which is the main thing we watch. Edges are finished lighter than faces and every door is re-hung and adjusted rather than dropped back in.
Can you work with our designer?
Routinely — most of our Park Cities work is alongside one. They hold the color and finish decisions, we hold the substrate reality, and it goes best when we are talking before the schedule is fixed.
What type of paint is best for cabinets?
Semi-gloss and gloss finishes are the best choice. Cabinets see a lot of use and wear, and glossier finishes offer higher durability as well as a surface that is easier to clean.
Is it a good idea to paint kitchen cabinets?
If you want to freshen up your kitchen and change the look of the space, painting your cabinets is an extremely easy and affordable way of doing it. The best way to make sure it adds value is to hire professionals who use top-quality paint and help you select the right color.
How invasive is the process?
The average cabinet job takes between three and four days and the process is fairly invasive. We discuss exactly what to expect up front and how we will minimize the disruption.
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