Cabinets that have seen 20 years of wear and tear usually need to be resurfaced with a fresh coat of clear finish, satin finish, or a high-gloss finish. The material used is very durable and gives maximum protection. It can either be a water-based or solvent-based product. The process for kitchen cabinet refinishing is very much like refinishing a bathtub in your home. The first step is to remove all contents from the kitchen upper cabinets and lower cabinets. Then the kitchen cabinets from top to bottom are meticulously cleaned not once but several times, especially around the kitchen sink and stove as these areas have the majority of unwanted grease and oils. The next step is to completely wash down the cabinets from top to bottom with clear clean water. This is also done several times to make sure that no residue is left behind.
From that point, the kitchen is prepped for the painting process. Fans are used to remove particles and dust from the air. The room is enclosed with plastic to create a paint booth. A zipper doorway is installed to enter and exit the paint booth (kitchen). If it is a clear coat finish all staining and repairs are done before painting is started. The stain is usually color-coded to the existing color of the cabinets. If there is to be a color change, the process begins with a base coat that is color-coded to the finish color. Then a finish coat is applied. Two coats are applied if necessary and finally, the suggested clear coat finish to keep durability of the finished product once it has been sprayed. When the clear coat is dry the paint booth is disassembled and prepped as needed to present the finished product. The processing time-wise is dependent on the square-foot space of the cabinets and the type of job required. The average is three days from start to finish.
