A full kitchen renovation is a major investment, but professionally refinished cabinets can deliver a near-identical transformation at a fraction of the cost. Windy City Painters specializes in cabinet painting and refinishing throughout Chicago, delivering factory-smooth finishes that hold up to daily use and look stunning for years.
Our painting contractor Chicago team covers kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, built-in shelving, laundry room cabinets, and bar cabinetry. We work with all cabinet materials including wood, MDF, thermofoil, and laminate. For complete kitchen transformations, we pair cabinet refinishing with our interior painting contractor Chicago service for walls and ceilings.
We inspect your cabinets, door styles, box construction, surface material, and existing finish condition. This determines the prep approach and ensures the final finish bonds properly.
We remove all cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and hardware. Doors are labeled to ensure they return to the correct position. We protect countertops, appliances, and kitchen surfaces throughout.
Kitchen cabinets accumulate grease, cooking residue, and cleaning product buildup. We clean and degrease all surfaces thoroughly, then sand to create the mechanical bond needed for paint adhesion.
We apply shellac or oil-based primer specifically formulated for cabinets, blocking stains and creating a hard foundation for the finish coat.
Cabinet doors and drawer fronts are finished off-site using professional spray equipment, delivering a smooth factory-quality finish without brush marks. We apply multiple coats with light sanding between each.
We reinstall all doors, drawers, and hardware, adjust for proper alignment, and complete a thorough quality inspection. Your kitchen is ready within 24 to 48 hours of final coat application.
Cabinet painting in Chicago typically ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the number of doors, drawer fronts, and linear feet of cabinet boxes. We provide free in-home estimates with itemized written quotes.
Most kitchen cabinet refinishing projects take 3 to 5 days from disassembly to final reinstallation. Larger kitchens may take 5 to 7 days. Your kitchen remains accessible throughout the process.
Not when done correctly. The key is proper surface preparation, the right primer, and a hard-curing cabinet-specific finish product. We use professional cabinet-grade enamels, not standard wall paint.
Yes, with proper preparation. Laminate and thermofoil require specific primers and surface prep to ensure adhesion. We assess each cabinet type and apply the appropriate process.
Yes. We always remove doors and drawer fronts for off-site spray finishing. This is what creates the smooth, factory-quality finish that brush-only application cannot achieve.
We use Benjamin Moore Advance, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane, and Farrow & Ball full gloss. All are hard-curing, washable enamels formulated for high-use surfaces.
We remove doors and drawer fronts but leave cabinet boxes in place. This is standard practice for professional cabinet refinishing and avoids unnecessary disruption.
Clear out cabinet interiors and remove items from countertops near the work area. We handle all other preparation including disassembly, surface prep, masking, and protection of your kitchen.
In almost every case, yes. Cabinet replacement in Chicago typically costs $10,000 to $30,000 or more. Professional refinishing delivers comparable visual results for $1,500 to $5,000.
Yes. We warranty our cabinet refinishing work against peeling, chipping, or finish failure caused by our application. Any defects in our workmanship are addressed at no cost.
Transform your kitchen without a full renovation. Call (773) 818-6331 or schedule your free in-home cabinet estimate online.
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