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Cabinet Refinishing

Factory-smooth cabinet finishes without the cost of full replacement.
“Every cabinet refinishing project we take on starts with the same question: what will this look like in ten years? That question drives every decision we make.”
— Michael Caruso, Owner & Master Painter

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About This Service

Cabinet refinishing is one of the highest-return investments a homeowner can make. A full kitchen cabinet replacement can cost $15,000 to $50,000. A professional refinishing project from Prime Finish Painters typically runs $1,500 to $4,500 and produces a finish that is indistinguishable from new — and in many cases, more durable than factory-applied finishes. We remove all cabinet doors and drawer fronts, transport them to our controlled spray environment, and apply a catalyzed lacquer or conversion varnish finish that cures to a rock-hard surface. Cabinet boxes are painted in place using a fine-finish roller and brush technique. The result is a smooth, even coat with no brush marks, no drips, and no texture variation between doors and boxes.

Prime Finish Painters has served homeowners across Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties since 2009. Our cabinet refinishing work is performed exclusively by our own trained team — we do not subcontract any portion of your project. Michael Caruso personally reviews every estimate and conducts a final walkthrough before considering any job complete.

New Jersey’s coastal climate presents specific challenges for paint and surface finishes. Salt air, humidity, and freeze-thaw cycles accelerate the degradation of improperly applied coatings. Our preparation process — which typically accounts for 40% of total project time — is designed specifically to address these conditions. We use only premium materials from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, selected for their performance in the Mid-Atlantic climate.

Our Process

1

Removal & Labeling

All doors and drawers removed, labeled, and transported for off-site spray finishing.

2

Degloss & Sand

Surfaces deglossed, sanded to 220 grit, and wiped clean before primer application.

3

Spray Finish

Two coats of catalyzed lacquer applied in our controlled spray environment for a factory-smooth result.

4

Reinstall & Adjust

Doors and drawers reinstalled, hinges adjusted, and hardware replaced or updated.

Client Reviews

4.9 average · 312 verified reviews
“Prime Finish painted our entire first floor — living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway — in three days. The preparation work was extraordinary. They filled every nail hole, repaired a crack above the fireplace that three other painters had just painted over, and primed everything before the color went on. The finish is perfect. Not a brush mark anywhere.”

Jennifer M.

Rumson · Interior Painting

“Prime Finish painted our entire first floor — living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway — in three days. The preparation work was extraordinary. They filled every nail hole, repaired a crack above the fireplace that three other painters had just painted over, and primed everything before the color went on. The finish is perfect. Not a brush mark anywhere.”

Jennifer M.

Rumson · Interior Painting

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does cabinet refinishing cost compared to replacement?
Cabinet refinishing typically costs $1,500 to $4,500 for a standard kitchen, compared to $15,000 to $50,000 for full replacement. The result is a finish that looks and performs comparably to new cabinetry.
Most kitchen cabinet projects are completed in three to five days. We remove doors on day one, finish them off-site over two to three days, and reinstall on the final day.
Yes. We can refinish cabinets in any color, including popular choices like white, navy, sage green, and charcoal. We can also match any Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams color.
Yes. We use catalyzed lacquer or conversion varnish, which cure to a significantly harder surface than standard latex paint. These finishes resist moisture, grease, and cleaning chemicals.
Yes. The same process applies to bathroom vanities and built-in furniture. Bathroom projects are typically completed in two to three days.

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