Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Etobicoke

Paint My Cabinets provides professional kitchen cabinet painting and refinishing throughout Etobicoke for homeowners who want to update good existing cabinets without replacing the entire kitchen.

For a typical project, our team spends approximately two days working inside your home. Cabinet doors and drawer fronts are removed and taken to our facility for preparation and professional spraying, while the fixed exterior cabinet sections are completed on-site.

We use professional Renner cabinet coatings that can be matched to Benjamin Moore colours, with matte, satin and semi-gloss finish options.

Kitchen cabinet painting projects start at $2,500, and a typical project takes approximately 10 business days from start to completion.

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Update Your Kitchen Without Replacing Good Cabinets 

A dated kitchen does not automatically need new cabinets.

If your cabinet boxes, doors and drawer fronts are still in good condition and you are happy with the existing layout, professional cabinet painting can create a major visual change without the cost and disruption of removing the entire cabinet system.

You keep the cabinetry you already own while changing the part you actually want to change: its appearance.

Painting works well when you want to:

• Change dark or stained cabinets to a lighter colour
• Modernize an outdated wood finish
• Choose a cabinet colour that works with your existing countertops, backsplash and flooring
• Update cabinet handles as part of the refinishing project
• Create a contrasting kitchen island
• Use two cabinet colours
• Reduce visible oak grain with optional grain filling
• Refresh the kitchen before selling your home
• Update the appearance of the kitchen without changing the existing cabinet layout

Because the existing boxes, doors and drawer fronts are retained, painting is generally much more affordable than refacing or replacing cabinets that are still in good condition.

Learn more about our complete professional kitchen cabinet painting service.

What Our Cabinet Painting Service Includes 

Our cabinet refinishing service focuses on professionally updating the visible exterior portions of your cabinetry.

Depending on the confirmed scope of your project, this generally includes:

• Cabinet doors
• Drawer fronts
• Fixed exterior cabinet boxes
• Exposed side panels
• Suitable crowns, valances and trim
• Removal of existing handles
• Surface preparation
• Priming
• Renner cabinet coating
• Professional spraying of removable pieces at our facility
• Painting fixed cabinet sections inside your home
• Reinstallation of cabinet doors and drawer fronts
• Reinstallation of hardware

Cabinet interiors are generally not painted.

If your kitchen includes glass cabinet doors and the cabinet interiors are visible, those areas can be discussed when your project is reviewed.

Suitable bathroom vanities and laundry cabinetry can also be included. You can review our bathroom and laundry cabinet painting service for more information.

Our Etobicoke Kitchen Cabinet Painting Process 

The finished appearance of painted cabinets depends heavily on the work completed before the final coating is applied.

Our process separates the fixed cabinetry that must remain inside your home from the removable doors and drawer fronts that can be professionally completed at our facility.

Online Photo Quote 

You do not need to schedule an in-home appointment just to receive your initial cabinet painting quote.

Send us clear photos of your kitchen together with the number of cabinet doors and drawers.

Include photos showing the complete kitchen as well as closer pictures of any damaged areas, previously painted surfaces or anything else we should review.

This allows us to understand the layout, size and condition of your project before providing pricing.

Send Your Kitchen Photos for a Quote

Door and Drawer Front Removal 

At the beginning of the project, cabinet doors and drawer fronts are removed and labelled.

Existing handles are also removed.

The removable components are taken to our facility for their preparation and spray-finishing process.

Two Days of Typical On-Site Work 

The fixed cabinet boxes and other non-removable exterior sections remain inside your home.

The surrounding areas are protected before the cabinetry is cleaned, prepared, primed and painted.

For a typical kitchen, our team is normally working inside your home for approximately two days.

We are not occupying your kitchen for the entire 10-business-day project.

Professional Facility Spraying 

The doors and drawer fronts are prepared and sprayed at our facility using Renner cabinet coatings.

Completing the removable pieces at our facility gives us a dedicated environment for their preparation and spray-finishing process.

After the on-site portion is completed, your kitchen will temporarily be without its cabinet doors and drawer fronts while those pieces are being finished.

You can still use your kitchen during this period.

Reinstallation 

Once the cabinet doors and drawer fronts are finished, they are returned to your home and reinstalled.

Hardware is also reinstalled as part of the agreed project scope.

A typical complete project takes approximately 10 business days, with most of that time spent completing the removable pieces at our facility.

Reinstallation usually takes approximately two to four hours depending on the size of the kitchen.

You can also watch our cabinet painting process video for a closer look at how the service works.

Professional Renner Cabinet Coatings 

Kitchen cabinets need more than ordinary wall paint. They are handled every day and regularly exposed to moisture, grease, cleaning and general wear.

Paint My Cabinets uses Renner professional cabinet coatings, an Italian coating system designed specifically for cabinetry and wood finishing. It provides the smooth, durable finish needed for painted kitchen cabinets and is applied as part of our professional refinishing process.

Your cabinets can be colour matched to Benjamin Moore colours, giving you thousands of options for updating your kitchen.

Choose from three finish options:

• Matte
• Satin
• Semi-gloss

The right sheen comes down to the look you want for your kitchen, and we can help you choose the finish that works best with your cabinet colour and overall design.

For additional colour ideas, see our kitchen cabinet colour guide.

Refinishing Different Types of Kitchen Cabinets 

Many existing cabinet materials can be professionally refinished when the material is in appropriate condition and receives the correct preparation.

Oak Cabinets 

Oak cabinets can be painted.

The main consideration with oak is its pronounced natural grain.

Without additional grain filling, the darker grain lines remain visible underneath the painted finish.

We recommend optional grain filling when you want to hide much of the dark oak grain and create a smoother overall appearance.

Grain filling significantly reduces the visible grain lines but does not completely eliminate every trace of the natural wood texture.

You can also see examples in our painted oak kitchen cabinet before and after gallery.

MDF Cabinets 

MDF cabinet doors can provide an excellent surface for professional refinishing when the material is in good condition.

The main concern with MDF is significant water exposure.

Once MDF has badly swollen or deteriorated, painting cannot reverse the underlying damage to the material.

Paint My Cabinets also provides professional MDF cabinet door painting for new unfinished MDF cabinet doors.

Previously Painted Cabinets 

Previously painted cabinets can often be painted again when the existing coating remains firmly bonded.

Peeling, chipping or adhesion failure must be treated differently.

Applying another coating over an existing failed coating does not correct the underlying problem.

In some cases, complete chemical stripping is necessary before the cabinetry can be properly refinished.

Paint My Cabinets does not provide chemical stripping.

Thermofoil Cabinets 

Thermofoil cabinets can also be painted.

When the thermofoil remains firmly attached and is in good condition, the surface can be properly prepared and painted.

If the thermofoil is damaged or peeling, it can be removed first and Paint My Cabinets can paint the MDF underneath.

We do not provide thermofoil removal, so damaged thermofoil would need to be removed before our cabinet painting work begins.

Cabinet Painting vs Refacing and Replacement 

When your existing cabinetry is still in good condition, painting is generally the most affordable way to update it.

You are keeping the cabinet boxes, doors and drawer fronts you already own rather than paying to replace usable components.

Cabinet Painting 

Painting is normally the first option to consider when:

• Cabinet boxes are structurally sound
• Cabinet doors remain in good condition
• Drawer fronts remain in good condition
• You like the current kitchen layout
• You like the existing cabinet door style
• The primary problem is an outdated colour or finish

If the cabinetry itself is still good, replacing major components can create a much larger expense without being necessary.

Cabinet Refacing 

Refacing becomes more useful when the cabinet boxes are still good but the doors and drawer fronts have significant damage.

It can also make sense when you want to completely change the cabinet door style.

With refacing, the cabinet boxes remain while the doors and drawer fronts are replaced.

If your existing doors and drawers are still in good condition and you mainly want a new colour, painting is generally the more affordable option.

Cabinet Replacement 

Full cabinet replacement is more appropriate when the cabinet system itself is no longer worth keeping.

That can include:

• Significantly damaged cabinet boxes
• Extensive damage to doors and drawers
• Structural deterioration
• Poorly functioning cabinetry
• A layout that needs to be substantially redesigned
• A renovation requiring significant new cabinetry

If the boxes, doors and drawer fronts remain in good condition, replacing everything may be unnecessary when the main issue is simply an outdated appearance.

For a more detailed comparison, see our cabinet painting vs refacing guide.

Why Choose Paint My Cabinets? 

Paint My Cabinets specializes in professional cabinet painting and refinishing.

Cabinet refinishing requires different preparation, coatings, equipment and spraying techniques than standard wall painting, which is why we have built our process specifically around cabinetry.

Our service includes:

• Kitchen cabinet painting starting at $2,500
• Approximately two days of typical work inside your home
• Approximately 10 business days for a typical complete project
• Doors and drawer fronts completed at our facility
• Professional Renner cabinet coatings
• Benjamin Moore colour matching
• Matte, satin and semi-gloss finish options
• Optional oak grain filling
• Online photo-based quotes
• Fully insured service
• Five-year warranty
• More than 370 five-star Google reviews
• A large portfolio of completed cabinet painting projects

We have documented many of our completed cabinet painting projects on our website and social media, giving homeowners a large body of work to review.

We are also active on social media, where we regularly document cabinet projects and transformations rather than relying only on a handful of selected website pictures.

Paint My Cabinets also works with other professional painting companies throughout Toronto and the GTA.

These companies trust us to complete the specialized cabinet painting portion of their projects because cabinet refinishing requires different preparation, equipment, coatings and spray-finishing experience than standard interior painting.

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Kitchen Cabinet Painting Throughout Etobicoke 

Paint My Cabinets provides professional kitchen cabinet painting throughout Etobicoke, including:

• The Kingsway
• Mimico
• Long Branch
• Islington City Centre
• Princess-Rosethorn
• Edenbridge-Humber Valley
• Rexdale
• Markland Wood

We also provide cabinet painting in nearby communities throughout Toronto and the western GTA.

If you are west of Etobicoke, see our kitchen cabinet painting in Mississauga page.

For homes farther north, we also provide kitchen cabinet painting in Vaughan.

We also have a dedicated page for kitchen cabinet painting in Rexdale.

Located in Toronto? Visit our dedicated page for kitchen cabinet painting in Toronto

Etobicoke Kitchen Cabinet Painting FAQs 

What does kitchen cabinet painting cost in Etobicoke? 

Kitchen cabinet painting projects with Paint My Cabinets start at $2,500.

The final price depends on the size and requirements of your kitchen, including the number of cabinet doors and drawers, layout, cabinet condition, number of colours, additional cabinetry, optional grain filling, hardware changes and any special preparation required.

Because those factors vary from project to project, we provide pricing based on photos and the details of your actual kitchen.

You can send us your kitchen photos for a detailed cabinet painting quote.

How does painting my kitchen cabinets add value to my Etobicoke home? 

Cabinet painting can create a major visual update for considerably less than replacing cabinetry that is still in good condition.

Cabinets occupy a large amount of visual space in a kitchen, so changing an outdated wood finish or cabinet colour can make the entire room appear newer and more current.

That can also improve how the kitchen presents when preparing a home for sale.

Cabinet painting does not guarantee a particular increase in resale value. Its advantage is the ability to create a substantial visual improvement without paying to replace usable cabinetry.

What’s the best finish for my Etobicoke home’s kitchen cabinets? 

Paint My Cabinets offers matte, satin and semi-gloss finishes.

Matte has the lowest sheen, satin provides a moderate amount of sheen and semi-gloss creates the most noticeable shine.

There is no single finish that is best for every kitchen.

The right choice depends on the appearance you prefer, the cabinet colour and the other finishes in the room. We can discuss all three options with you before your project.

How do I choose a colour for my kitchen cabinets? 

Start with the major kitchen finishes you plan to keep, particularly your countertops, backsplash, flooring and appliances.

Compare potential cabinet colours directly against those surfaces and pay close attention to warm and cool undertones.

You should also view samples inside your actual kitchen during different lighting conditions. Natural daylight and evening lighting can make the same colour look noticeably different.

Paint My Cabinets can match Renner cabinet coatings to Benjamin Moore colours.

Our kitchen cabinet colour guide can help you explore different options.

How do I find the best kitchen cabinet painting company in Etobicoke? 

Do not choose a cabinet painting company based only on the lowest price.

Ask each company:

• How are the cabinets prepared?
• Are the doors and drawer fronts removed?
• Where are the removable pieces sprayed?
• What cabinet coating is used?
• How are fixed cabinet boxes completed?
• How do they handle oak, MDF and thermofoil?
• How are previously painted cabinets assessed?
• Do they have a substantial portfolio of completed cabinet projects?
• Are they actively documenting current projects on social media?
• Do they have strong independent Google reviews?
• Are they insured?
• Do they provide a written warranty?
• Does the quote clearly explain what is included?

A company specializing in cabinets should be able to clearly explain its process and show substantial evidence of completed cabinet work.

You can compare those points against our cabinet painting portfolio, five-year warranty and complete cabinet painting FAQs.

How long does kitchen cabinet painting take? 

A typical Paint My Cabinets kitchen project takes approximately 10 business days from start to completion.

Our team is normally inside your home for approximately two days, completing the fixed cabinet sections.

The doors and drawer fronts are finished at our facility during the remainder of the project before being returned and reinstalled.

Can I use my kitchen while the cabinet doors are being painted? 

Yes.

There will be approximately two days when our team is working on the fixed cabinet sections inside your home and access to parts of the kitchen will be limited.

After that portion is complete, your cabinet doors and drawer fronts remain at our facility while they are being finished.

Your kitchen is temporarily without the doors and drawer fronts during this period, but you can still use your kitchen.

Can oak kitchen cabinets be painted? 

Yes. Oak kitchen cabinets can be painted.

Oak has pronounced dark grain lines that remain visible underneath the new finish unless additional grain filling is performed.

We recommend optional grain filling when you want to hide much of the dark grain and create a smoother appearance.

The grain filling process significantly reduces the visible lines but does not completely eliminate every trace of natural oak texture.

You can see examples in our painted oak cabinet before and after projects.

Can thermofoil kitchen cabinets be painted? 

Yes.

If the thermofoil is in good condition and remains firmly attached, it can be properly prepared and painted.

If it is damaged or peeling, the thermofoil can be removed and Paint My Cabinets can paint the MDF underneath.

We do not remove thermofoil, so removal would need to be completed before our work begins.

Can previously painted kitchen cabinets be repainted? 

Yes, provided the existing coating remains properly bonded and the cabinetry is otherwise suitable.

If the previous paint is peeling, chipping or suffering from adhesion failure, the underlying coating problem must be corrected first.

Some previously painted cabinets require chemical stripping before they can be successfully refinished. Paint My Cabinets does not provide chemical stripping.

What’s the difference between cabinet painting and cabinet refinishing? 

The terms are often used together when an existing cabinet system is being renewed rather than replaced.

Our cabinet painting and refinishing service involves preparing the existing cabinet surfaces and applying a professional cabinet coating to change their colour and appearance.

The important distinction for homeowners is that the existing cabinet boxes, doors and drawer fronts are retained rather than replaced.

You can read more about the complete service on our kitchen cabinet painting page.

Do you paint the inside of kitchen cabinets? 

Cabinet interiors are generally not painted.

Our service focuses on the visible exterior portions of the cabinetry.

If you have glass cabinet doors with visible interior sections, let us know when requesting your quote so those areas can be discussed separately.

Can I change my cabinet handles during the project? 

Yes.

Existing handles are removed during the cabinet painting process.

If new handles use the same hole spacing, they can generally be installed without altering the doors.

If old holes need to be filled or new holes need to be drilled, additional charges may apply depending on the work required.

Get a Kitchen Cabinet Painting Quote in Etobicoke 

If your Etobicoke kitchen cabinets are still in good condition but their colour or finish makes the room look dated, professional cabinet painting can create a major change without replacing the entire cabinet system.

For a typical kitchen, we are inside your home for approximately two days, while the complete process takes approximately 10 business days.

Send us photos of your kitchen along with the number of cabinet doors and drawers. We will review the project and provide pricing based on your actual cabinetry.

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