Cabinet Painting & Refinishing in Eugene, OR
New cabinets cost thousands. Refinishing them costs a fraction of that, and can look just as good.
Painted Peak offers cabinet painting and refinishing in Eugene, OR, a cost-effective alternative to full cabinet replacement with a factory-smooth finish.
Cabinet painting and refinishing is one of the highest-value upgrades you can make to a kitchen or bathroom, without the cost and disruption of a full replacement. Good-quality cabinet boxes with outdated or worn finishes can look completely transformed with the right preparation and paint.
The difference between cabinet paint jobs that look great for years and ones that chip and peel within months comes down almost entirely to preparation. We remove doors and hardware, clean thoroughly, sand properly, and use the right primer and topcoat for cabinet surfaces. The result holds up to daily use.
Licensed & insured · 1-year touch-up promise · 5-year workmanship warranty
The Cabinet Refinishing Process
Cabinet refinishing requires more prep than a standard paint job. This is how we do it.
Door and hardware removal
We remove all cabinet doors, drawers, and hardware so every surface can be finished properly.
Thorough degreasing and cleaning
Kitchen cabinet surfaces accumulate grease and residue that prevents paint from bonding. We clean down to bare surface.
Sanding and surface prep
Sanding creates the tooth the primer and paint need to adhere correctly and resist chipping.
Priming with cabinet-grade primer
The right primer for the cabinet material (wood, MDF, laminate) is critical to a durable finish.
Cabinet-grade topcoat application
We use products designed for cabinet surfaces that can handle repeated opening, closing, and cleaning.
Hardware reinstallation and cleanup
Doors and hardware go back on, everything gets cleaned up, and we do a final walkthrough together.
Cabinet Refinishing vs. Replacement: What Makes Sense
Cabinet refinishing makes sense when the cabinet boxes are structurally sound but the finish is dated, stained, worn, or just the wrong color for what you want. If the boxes are damaged, doors are warped, or the layout itself isn't working, replacement might be the better path. We'll give you an honest assessment during the estimate.
Kitchens in Eugene-area homes, especially homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s, often have high-quality cabinet boxes under oak, maple, or thermofoil finishes that have simply aged. Painting them can bring the entire kitchen up to date for a fraction of what new cabinets would cost.
Cabinet paint jobs done with proper prep and cabinet-grade products typically last 7–10 years or more with normal care. Done poorly, they chip within months. The prep is everything.
How a Cabinet Painting Project Works
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Free In-Home Estimate
We assess the cabinet material and current finish, discuss color and sheen options, and give you a fixed price.
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Full Prep & Refinishing
A heads-up call before we arrive, then a quick walkthrough to confirm scope before any hardware comes off. From there: removal, cleaning, sanding, priming, and painting with cabinet-grade products.
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Final Walkthrough
Doors rehung, hardware back in place, final inspection together. Your 1-year touch-up promise and 5-year workmanship warranty begin.
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Interior doors and cabinet doors can be treated with the same high-quality process.
Learn moreCabinet Painting FAQ
Can you paint laminate or thermofoil cabinets? +
Yes, with proper preparation. Laminate and thermofoil surfaces require specific cleaning and priming steps to create the adhesion needed for paint to hold long term. We assess the material during the estimate and tell you honestly what to expect from the finish.
How long will cabinet painting take? +
Most kitchen cabinet projects take two to four days, depending on the number of cabinet doors, the level of prep required, and dry times between coats. We'll give you a specific timeline during the estimate.
Will the kitchen be usable during the project? +
Partially. Cabinet doors come off, so the boxes are open and usable, but the kitchen will have limited function for the duration of the project. We work to minimize disruption and complete the work as efficiently as possible.
How durable is painted cabinet finish? +
A cabinet finish done with proper prep and cabinet-grade products is very durable, designed to handle the daily opening, closing, and cleaning that kitchen cabinets take. Rushing the prep or using the wrong products is what causes premature chipping and failure. Our 1-year touch-up promise and 5-year workmanship warranty both cover workmanship issues like this.
Ready to Refresh Your Cabinets in Eugene?
We'll visit in person, assess the cabinet material, discuss your options, and give you a fixed price. Most estimates are scheduled within a few days.
Licensed & insured · 1-year touch-up promise · 5-year workmanship warranty