Your cabinets might not need replacing. They might just need the right finish.
We meet homeowners all the time who are ready to tear out their kitchen. The cabinets look dated, the finish is worn around the handles, and the color hasn't been in style for 15 years. But when we open the doors, the boxes are solid wood and built to last.
If your cabinets are structurally sound, refinishing can give you a kitchen that looks brand new, without the cost, dust, and months of a full remodel. The first step is a free cabinet estimate. Here's exactly what we need to provide you one, and how to know if your kitchen is a good fit.
Signs your cabinets are a good candidate for refinishing
The boxes and doors are solid and in good shape, but the color or finish feels dated
You see wear around handles, the sink base, or the trash pull-out
You like your layout and don't want to move plumbing or appliances
You want a custom color you can't buy off the shelf
You'd rather put your budget toward counters, hardware, or lighting
Not sure if yours qualify? That's what the estimate is for.
What we look at during your cabinet estimate
A cabinet estimate with Pro Image Painting is done virtually and comes with no pressure. We just need the following information (sent through email to proimagenh@gmail.com) and we can turn around a quoted typically in 1-2 business days.
The images you send need to show us:
Look at the current finish and condition. Grease buildup, peeling, water damage at the sink, and dings all affect the prep plan. Send us images of your best and worst doors so we can accurately know what we’re working with.
An accurate count doors, drawers, and boxes, including islands, vanities, and built-ins you may want done at the same time. The images must show all angles of your kitchen so we can get an accurate count of how many doors, drawers and boxes there are to be included in the estimate.
Let us know if you’re keeping your hardware or changing out with something new. We are happy to remove the old hardware, fill the holes, drill for new holes and install new hardware after the cabinets have been painted (at the time of rehang) if you’d like.
You'll get a detailed written estimate that explains the prep and finish, so you know exactly what you're paying for. Once you’ve reviewed your estimate, if you’d like to move forward, we’ll confirm the following information with you:
Talk through color and sheen. From soft satin to a mirror-like high-gloss finish with Fine Paints of Europe, we'll help you pick what fits your home and how you use your kitchen.
Determine if you want a spray or hand-brush finish on your bases. Both applications finish beautifully and typically the differentiator between them is if you have cabinet doors and drawer fronts that show the base (then clients often go with a spray finish) or if they fully cover the bases (when a hand-brush finish is perfectly fine). The difference between applications is time and material - both the time in which your kitchen is being worked on (as a spray application fully removes your ability to enter and exit your kitchen during the days we are working, where hand-brushing allows you to enter/exit) and the materials required (spray application requires more masking and zip-walls to be put up).
Walk you through our process and timeline, including how long you'll be without your kitchen. Typically we take cabinet doors and drawer fronts on a Friday, return to prep the bases onsite on Monday, applying the first and final coats on Tuesday and Wednesday (sometimes into Thursday depending on the size of your kitchen), while a second crew works on your doors and drawer fronts in our 6000 sqft shop right in Londonderry, NH. We then return the cabinet doors and drawers once they’ve cured mid-week the following week. So typically your kitchen is being worked on for 4-5 days, but returns to brand new after about 10 days.
Why prep makes or breaks cabinet refinishing
Cabinets take more abuse than any other painted surface in your home. That's why our process starts with degreasing, dustless sanding with HEPA filtration, repairs, and the right bonding primer before any finish goes on. Coats are sprayed in controlled conditions with strict dry times.
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Why winter is the perfect time to book
You spend more time in your kitchen in the winter than any other season. Booking your cabinet estimate now means you could start the new year with a kitchen you love, or have it done before you list your home in the spring.
Our winter schedule also has more flexibility than our busy spring and summer months, so it's easier to pick dates that work for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is cabinet refinishing cheaper than replacing cabinets? In most kitchens, yes. Refinishing keeps your existing boxes and doors, so you avoid the cost of new cabinetry, demolition, and installation. Your estimate will show you exactly what refinishing would cost for your kitchen.
How long does cabinet refinishing last? With proper prep and a high-quality enamel, a refinished cabinet finish is built to last for years of daily use. Skipped prep is what causes chipping and peeling.
Do you refinish bathroom vanities and built-ins too? Yes. Many homeowners add vanities, built-in bookcases, or a mudroom bench to their cabinet project.
Where do you offer cabinet refinishing? We refinish cabinets across Southern New Hampshire, including Bedford, Londonderry, Hollis, Chester, and Concord, plus the Lakes Region, the Seacoast, and Northern Massachusetts. Check out your location on our service areas here, or email the office at proimagenh@gmail.com to see if we can help today!
Why homeowners choose Pro Image Painting for cabinets
One of the few Fine Paints of Europe Master Certified Painters in the U.S.
Full-time, in-house trained employees, never subcontractors
Dustless sanding and controlled spray conditions for a smooth, factory-like finish
Women-owned and operated since 2007, and featured on Ask This Old House
Our clients love to watch our transparency with our process with our 150k+ followers on Instagram
Your dream kitchen might already be hanging on your walls. Submit for your free cabinet refinishing estimate or email your information directly to proimagenh@gmail.com.
