Replacing NYC kitchen cabinets can run $20–40k and weeks of demolition. Refinishing them — done correctly — delivers a comparable, factory-smooth look for a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the disruption.
The catch is that 'done correctly' matters enormously. Cabinets are touched, scrubbed, and splashed daily, so adhesion and durability are everything. We degrease, sand, prime with a bonding primer, and spray a catalyzed topcoat that resists chips and yellowing for years.
What cabinet refinishing includes
- Label, remove and transport doors and drawers
- Thorough degreasing and sanding for adhesion
- Bonding primer on every surface
- Sprayed, self-leveling catalyzed topcoat (not brushed)
- Boxes finished in place with dust containment
- Reinstall, adjust hardware, and final inspection
Why sprayed, catalyzed finishes beat a brush-and-roll
Brushing cabinets leaves stroke marks and a softer film that chips at the edges. We spray for a glass-smooth, self-leveling surface and use catalyzed (conversion) coatings engineered for cabinetry — the same category of finish used on factory cabinets — so it holds up to daily kitchen abuse.
A clean process in an occupied home
Doors and drawers are finished off-site in a controlled environment for a dust-free result; boxes are finished in place behind containment.
- Off-site door spraying = no overspray in your kitchen
- Dust barriers and masking protect counters and appliances
- Most kitchens are back in service within about a week
Kitchen cabinet painting NYC cost
Cabinet refinishing is priced largely by door and drawer count:
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen (≤15 doors) | $3,500 – $5,000 |
| Standard kitchen (15–30 doors) | $5,000 – $7,500 |
| Large / two-tone kitchen | $7,500 – $12,000 |
| Vanity or bathroom cabinet | $650 – $1,800 |
Compared with $20–40k for replacement, refinishing typically runs 30–50% of the cost. Every kitchen is quoted individually and the estimate is free.
Frequently asked questions
Refinishing typically costs 30–50% of replacement while delivering a comparable factory-smooth look — and without the demolition, dust, and weeks of downtime.
Not with our process. Proper degreasing, sanding, a bonding primer, and a catalyzed sprayed topcoat create a hard, durable film that resists chipping — and it's backed by our warranty.
Yes — any color. White and off-white are most popular, but we spray any hue and can do two-tone (different islands or uppers/lowers).
A standard kitchen averages about a week from door removal to reinstall, depending on coats and cure time.