Cabinet Painting & Refinishing in Topeka, KS
A new look for your kitchen or bathroom cabinets, without the cost of full replacement.
Cabinets take more daily wear than almost anything else in a house — grease, water, slammed doors, and years of hands opening the same drawers. That means cabinet refinishing isn't just about picking a new color; it's a durability job as much as a cosmetic one, which is why the prep (degreasing, sanding, and priming every door and drawer front) matters more here than on a wall.
NM Painting takes doors and drawer fronts off to spray or brush them properly, rather than painting cabinets in place — that's what gets a smooth, factory-style finish instead of visible brush marks.
Signs It's Time to Refinish
- Cabinets look dated but are still structurally solid
- Chipped, peeling, or yellowing finish on doors and drawer fronts
- You want a kitchen or bathroom update without a full remodel budget
- Grease buildup and stains that cleaning alone won't fix
Our Process
- Walkthrough & quote. Nestor counts doors, drawers, and box faces to price the job.
- Remove & label. Doors and drawer fronts come off and get labeled so everything goes back in the right place.
- Degrease & sand. Every surface gets cleaned of kitchen grease and lightly sanded so primer actually sticks.
- Prime & paint. A bonding primer first, then multiple thin coats with proper cure time between them.
- Reinstall. Doors, drawers, and hardware go back on for a finished look.
What Affects the Cost
The number of doors and drawer fronts is the main driver, along with how dramatic the color change is (dark to light takes more coats), whether hardware is being replaced, and the current condition of the cabinet surfaces.
Why NM Painting
Cabinets get removed and finished properly rather than painted in place, and Nestor builds in real cure time between coats instead of rushing doors back on before they're ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cabinet refinishing cheaper than replacing cabinets?
Almost always, yes — refinishing keeps your existing cabinet boxes and doors and changes the finish, which costs a fraction of tearing everything out and installing new cabinetry.
Do I need to empty my cabinets first?
Yes — doors and drawers come off to be painted separately, so everything inside needs to come out before Nestor starts.
How long are my cabinets out of use during the project?
Plan on several days — doors and drawer fronts need time to cure between coats, and rushing that step is exactly what causes tacky or easily-chipped cabinet paint down the road.
Can you change cabinet color completely, like dark wood to white?
Yes, with the right primer to block the old color and enough coats to get solid, even coverage — that kind of dramatic change just takes more prep and more coats than a similar-tone refresh.
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