Cabinet PaintingWithout The DemoIn Baltimore
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets cleaned, sanded, primed and finished in a new color. The look of a remodel for far less money and far less disruption.
Short answer: Master Touch Drywall & Painting paints kitchen and bathroom cabinets in Baltimore and Harford County, MD. Doors and drawers are removed and labeled, surfaces degreased and sanded, a bonding primer applied, then a cabinet-grade enamel finish. Vanities, built-ins and pantries too. MHIC #166187. Call (443) 500-9924.
Why cabinet paint fails, and how we avoid it
Peeling cabinet paint almost always comes down to one of three things: grease that was never fully removed, a slick factory finish that was never scuffed, or a primer that wasn't made to bond to it. Kitchens collect a film of cooking oil you can't see. Paint over that film and it has nothing to grip. The same goes for glossy lacquer or laminate.
So our process is deliberate. Every door, drawer front and box gets degreased with a cleaner meant for the job, then rinsed. Surfaces are scuff-sanded to dull the gloss. Dings and old hardware holes are filled if you're changing pulls. A bonding primer made for slick surfaces goes on, and on woods that bleed tannins, like oak or cherry, a stain-blocking primer. Only then do the finish coats go on.
What's included
- Removal and labeling of all doors, drawer fronts and hardware so everything goes back where it belongs
- Degreasing, scuff sanding and filling
- Bonding primer, plus stain-blocking primer where the wood calls for it
- Cabinet-grade enamel finish in your color and sheen
- Protection of countertops, appliances, floors and the rest of the kitchen
- Proper cure time before doors and drawers are reinstalled and adjusted
Picking a cabinet color
White and off-white remain the most popular choices because they brighten a kitchen and go with everything. Grays, from light to charcoal, are a close second, like the drawers in our gallery. Deep blues and greens work well on an island or lower cabinets with lighter uppers. Whatever you choose, we recommend looking at a painted sample next to your countertop and flooring in your own lighting before committing.
Beyond the kitchen
The same process works for bathroom vanities, laundry room cabinets, mudroom built-ins, bookcases, pantries and fireplace surrounds. If it's cabinetry and it's sound, it can be refinished. Repainting the kitchen walls and trim at the same time? That's interior painting, and it goes on the same written scope.
Cabinet painting, step by step
Walkthrough and estimate
We check the condition of the boxes and doors, talk about color and hardware, and send a written scope.
Remove, label, degrease
Doors, drawers and hardware off and labeled. Every surface degreased and rinsed.
Sand, fill, prime
Scuff sanding, filling as needed, bonding primer and stain-blocker where the wood requires it.
Finish, cure, reinstall
Enamel finish coats applied, proper cure time, then doors and drawers rehung and adjusted.
Cabinet and detail work
Tell us about the job
Send the form or call. We'll ask a few questions, look at the space, and put the scope and price in writing before any work starts.
- Written estimate with the scope spelled out
- Service in English or Spanish, your choice
- Licensed in Maryland · MHIC #166187
- Open six days a week from 7 AM
Cabinet painting estimate
Tell us about the kitchen or bath: how many doors and drawers, what color you're thinking. We'll come look.
Where we work
Based in Baltimore, MD 21224. We serve Baltimore and Harford County, including Bel Air, Aberdeen, Fallston and Jarrettsville. Not sure if you're in range? Call and ask.
- Baltimore City
- Harford County
- Bel Air
- Aberdeen
- Fallston
- Jarrettsville
Cabinet painting questions
Is painting kitchen cabinets a good idea?
If the cabinet boxes and doors are structurally sound and you want a new look, painting is a fraction of the cost of replacement and far less disruptive. If the boxes are falling apart, water-swollen or badly laid out, painting won't fix that, and we'll tell you so.
How do you prep cabinets so the paint doesn't peel?
Doors and drawer fronts come off and are labeled. Everything is degreased, because kitchen grease is the main reason cabinet paint fails. Surfaces are scuff-sanded, filled where needed, and primed with a bonding primer made for slick finishes. Then the finish coats go on. Skipping the degreasing or the bonding primer is how cabinet paint peels.
How long are we without a kitchen?
You can usually keep using the kitchen during the work since the boxes stay in place, though doors and drawers are off site or set aside while they're being finished and cured. We'll give you a realistic schedule on the estimate, including cure time before the doors go back on.
What finish is used on cabinets?
A durable cabinet-grade enamel in a satin or semi-gloss sheen. These products level out smooth and cure hard to resist chipping and cleaning. We'll show you options and talk through the pros and cons of each.
Can you paint bathroom vanities and built-ins?
Yes. Bathroom vanities, laundry room cabinets, built-in bookcases and pantry cabinets all get the same process.
Can you change the color completely, like dark wood to white?
Yes. Big color changes need the right primer and enough coats for full coverage. Tannins in some woods, like oak and cherry, can bleed through light paint, so a stain-blocking primer is part of the plan when it's needed.
Same kitchen. New color.
Call or text (443) 500-9924. We'll look at your cabinets and give you a written scope.