Cabinet Painting · Since 1997
Professional Cabinet Painting in Durham: Spray-Applied Finish for a Fraction of Replacement Cost
Cortes Painting refinishes kitchen and bathroom cabinets across the Triangle using spray equipment built for cabinetry, not brushes or rollers. We apply 2K polyurethane finishes that hold up to daily use, moisture, and cleaning. If your cabinets are structurally sound, painting costs a fraction of full replacement with results that are hard to tell apart. Serving Durham since 1997.
About this service
Cabinets take more abuse than any other painted surface in a home. Moisture, grease, daily contact, and cleaning products wear down standard paint within a year. Cabinet refinishing requires different equipment, different paint, and a different prep process than walls or trim.
Our process
How we approach every cabinet painting job
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Cabinet Assessment
We check the condition of every cabinet, door, and drawer before quoting. If the wood is structurally sound, painting gives you a result close to new cabinets at a fraction of the cost. If something needs replacing, we tell you before work starts.
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Removal and Prep
Doors, drawers, and hardware are removed and labeled. Every surface gets cleaned, sanded, and primed. Prep on cabinets takes longer than walls because the finish has to bond to a surface that handles daily contact, moisture, and cleaning.
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Spray Application
We spray cabinets using equipment designed for cabinetry. Brushes and rollers leave texture and lap marks on cabinet surfaces that show under kitchen lighting. We use paint formulated specifically for cabinets, not wall paint or general trim paint. The result is an even, consistent coat across every door, drawer, and frame.
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Reinstall and Final Check
Hardware goes back on, doors and drawers are reinstalled and aligned. We check every surface for consistency before the job is complete.
What sets us apart
Why homeowners hire Cortes for cabinet painting
Spray Equipment, Not Brushes or Rollers
The biggest difference between a cabinet paint job that lasts and one that doesn't is how the paint goes on. We use spray equipment built for cabinetry. Brushes and rollers leave texture and lap marks that show on cabinet surfaces.
Cabinet-Specific Paint, Not Wall Paint
Wall paint and cabinet paint are different products. We use coatings formulated for surfaces that handle daily contact, moisture, and cleaning. The right product is why a painted cabinet can look and feel like a factory finish.
Fraction of Replacement Cost
If your cabinets are structurally sound, painting them costs significantly less than tearing out and replacing. The results are hard to tell apart, and the turnaround is days instead of weeks.
Also covered
Services included with cabinet painting
Kitchen Painting
Kitchen painting covers walls, ceilings, and trim in addition to cabinet refinishing. If you're updating cabinets and want the rest of the kitchen to match, we handle the full scope as one project.
Materials we use
Premium paint partners
We work with Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore for every cabinet painting job. The specific product line depends on the surface and finish you want. We recommend the right match during the estimate walkthrough.
Frequently asked
Cabinet Painting questions homeowners ask
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Do you use brushes or spray equipment?
Spray only. Brushes and rollers leave texture and lap marks on cabinet surfaces that are visible at eye level and under kitchen lighting. Spray application produces a smooth, even finish across every door, drawer, and frame.
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How long does cabinet painting take?
Timeline depends on the number of cabinets and the amount of prep needed. Doors and drawers are removed, prepped, sprayed, and reinstalled. Most kitchen cabinet projects take days rather than the weeks required for full replacement. We give you a specific timeline during the estimate walkthrough so you know what to expect before work starts.
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Is cabinet painting as durable as new cabinets?
When done with the right equipment and paint, a cabinet refinish holds up to daily kitchen use for years. We use coatings formulated for moisture, grease, and cleaning products. The finish is comparable to factory-applied coatings on new cabinetry.
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Can you paint bathroom cabinets too?
Yes. Bathroom cabinets follow the same process as kitchen cabinets. The paint and equipment are rated for moisture exposure, which makes them suitable for bathrooms, laundry rooms, and any cabinetry that sees regular humidity.
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What warranty do you offer on cabinet painting?
We offer a two-year prorated labor warranty covering workmanship. The paint carries the manufacturer's own guarantee. If the finish shows any issue related to application, we come back and address it.
Where we work
Cabinet Painting across the Triangle
Ready for a free cabinet painting estimate?
We walk the job with you, explain every line item, and the number on the estimate is the number on the final invoice.