How should cabinets be prepared before painting for Cabinet Painting?
A degreasing solution should clean cabinet surfaces before sanding, repairs, and primer. Hardware removal improves access around hinges, pulls, and edges. Surface sanding smooths the existing coating, while wood filler addresses supported dents or gaps. Bonding primer follows the preparation work and creates a base for the selected finish.
What should I clear before the cabinet work begins?
Cabinet contents and loose items near the work area should be cleared before preparation starts. We need access to doors, drawer fronts, frames, counters, floors, and nearby fixtures. Hardware should be identified before removal, and fragile items should be stored away. Our in-home meeting helps confirm the protection and access plan.
Which cabinet details should appear in the written estimate?
The written estimate should identify the cabinet parts, preparation work, repairs, hardware access, finish application, protection, and cleanup. Our detailed project estimates set out those work areas for review. Door condition and exposed side panels also matter because they can change the preparation needed before painting.
When is refacing a better choice than painting?
Refacing is a better choice when cabinet surfaces or panels need replacement instead of a new coating. Painting fits sound doors, drawer fronts, frames, and exposed panels that need preparation and a finish change. We inspect the cabinet condition and explain whether repairs, painting, carpentry, or refacing best matches the project.
Why does cabinet access change the work plan?
Cabinet access changes the plan because doors, hardware, counters, appliances, and nearby fixtures affect preparation and protection. We review how each cabinet part opens, where hardware sits, and which surfaces need covering. A clear access plan helps define the work area and keeps the written scope tied to the actual cabinet layout.
How does cabinet condition change the estimate?
Cabinet condition changes the estimate through cleaning needs, loose coating, dents, worn edges, repairs, hardware access, and the number of visible parts. We inspect the doors, drawer fronts, frames, and panels during the in-home meeting. The estimate then reflects the preparation and repair work needed for that cabinet project.