Doors & Hardware Off
Doors, drawer fronts and hardware removed and labeled so every piece goes back where it came from, with hinges adjusted on reinstall.
Degrease · Prime · Spray
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Matthews, NC
Doors and drawer fronts taken down and sprayed, boxes cleaned, sanded and primed in place, and a cabinet-grade enamel that cures hard. The kitchen stays usable for most of the job.
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CHECK FIRST Paint will not fix swollen or loose boxes
Spot one of these? Call to book an on-site estimate
Warning Signs
7 Signs Your Cabinets Are Ready for Paint
Cabinet painting works when the boxes and doors are solid and the problem is the finish or the color. It is the wrong fix for swollen or delaminating boxes. Here is how to tell.
- 01 Honey or orange oak from the 1990s that no longer fits the kitchen
- 02 Worn finish around handles and along the bottom edges of doors
- 03 A previous DIY paint job that is chipping or peeling
- 04 Mismatched cabinets after a partial remodel
- 05 Boxes and doors that are still solid and square
- 06 A kitchen layout you like, just not the color
- 07 A home sale coming up and a kitchen that photographs dark
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What We Cover What Cabinet Painting
What Cabinet Painting
in Matthews NC Includes
Cabinets take more abuse than any wall in the house, so the prep and the product are different from wall painting.
Degreasing
Every surface cleaned with a degreaser. Kitchen grease is invisible on wood and is the most common reason cabinet paint fails.
Scuff Sanding & Filling
Surfaces scuff-sanded, open oak grain filled if you want a smooth look, and dings repaired before priming.
Bonding Primer
A bonding or stain-blocking primer so paint grips the old finish and tannins in oak do not bleed through white.
Sprayed Enamel Finish
Doors sprayed in a dust-controlled space; boxes sprayed or brushed in place under masking. Two coats of a urethane-modified or cabinet enamel.
Reinstall & Adjust
Doors rehung, hinges adjusted so gaps are even, new or original hardware installed, and care instructions for the first weeks while the finish cures.
Not sure if your cabinets are good candidates? Send us a photo of a door and the inside of a box.
📞 Call (980) 243-8188 Local Conditions Why So Many Matthews Kitchens
Why So Many Matthews Kitchens
Are Right for Paint
A large share of Matthews houses went up in the 1980s and 1990s, when stained oak cabinets were standard. Many of those boxes are solid hardwood plywood or face-frame construction that will outlast another two decades, which makes them better candidates for paint than replacement.
Two things decide whether paint lasts on them: grease and humidity. Cooking grease builds up on the doors nearest the range and has to be removed completely. And in humid Charlotte-area summers, cabinet enamels take longer to cure, so we control the spray space and give each coat its full recoat time rather than rushing.
Painting the cabinets also means fumes in the kitchen. We use waterborne cabinet enamels where they suit the job and ventilate during spraying, following EPA guidance on VOCs indoors. In homes built before 1978, sanding old finishes follows lead-safe rules.
- Doors sprayed off the boxes for a smooth, even finish
- Every piece labeled so it goes back in the same spot
- Full cure times respected even in humid weather
- Kitchen usable during most of the project
5-7 days typical kitchen, from doors off to doors back on
2 coats of cabinet enamel over a bonding primer
Our Process How Cabinet Painting
How Cabinet Painting
Works, Step by Step
Most of the kitchen stays usable. Counters, floors and appliances are masked, and the doors leave the room for spraying.
- 01
Check the Boxes and Pick the Finish
We check for swelling or loose joints, confirm the color and sheen, and write up the door and drawer count.
- 02
Remove, Label and Mask
Doors, drawers and hardware come off and are labeled; counters, floors and appliances are covered.
- 03
Degrease, Sand and Prime
All surfaces degreased, sanded and primed with a bonding primer; grain filled if requested.
- 04
Spray, Cure and Reinstall
Two finish coats, full recoat times, then doors rehung and adjusted and hardware installed.
Ready for step one?
Call (980) 243-8188Guidance & Business Details
Decide Between Paint, Refacing and Replacement
Ask what product goes on, how long it needs to cure, how doors will be finished, and what happens if a door chips in the first year.
Read the Relevant Guidance
- EPA: Volatile organic compounds and indoor air
Covers ventilation during and after interior painting and why low-VOC products help.
- EPA: Lead-safe renovation, repair and painting
Explains the lead-safe rules that apply when painting work disturbs paint in homes built before 1978.
Choose Your Next Step
- Painting vs refacing vs replacing
When paint is the right call and when it is not.
- Oak grain showing through
Grain filler, primer and what smooth costs.
- Bathroom vanities
Vanities can be done with the bathroom repaint.
- What cabinet painting costs
National benchmarks per door and per kitchen.
Business Details You Can Check
- Owner
- Matthews Painting Pros, Owner & Founder. Meet the team.
- Office and contact
- 250 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105. (980) 243-8188 · info@matthewspaintingpros.com. Office and contact details.
- Written warranty
- Every completed painting job comes with a 2-year written workmanship warranty. Read coverage, exclusions and how to claim.
- Contractor documentation
- Ask for a certificate of liability insurance, proof of workers' compensation where the law requires it, and for homes built before 1978 the lead-safe firm certification. Check North Carolina lead-safe firm certification.
- Your job documentation
- Request a written scope listing surfaces, prep steps, products, colors, sheen and number of coats. Use the written-estimate checklist.
Why Call Us How We Handle
How We Handle
Cabinet Painting in Matthews NC
Cabinet paint fails at the edges and around handles first. Our team spends the time on degreasing and primer so those spots hold up.
- Every door, drawer and hinge labeled before removal
- Degreased, sanded and primed with a bonding primer
- Doors sprayed for a smooth, brush-free finish
- Hinges adjusted so door gaps are even on reinstall
- Written color, sheen and product list for future touch-ups
- 2-Year Workmanship Warranty against peeling caused by our prep or application
FAQ Cabinet Painting Matthews NC:
Cabinet Painting Matthews NC:
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on cost, durability, oak grain and how long the kitchen is out of use.
01 How much does cabinet painting cost in Matthews NC?
Cabinet painting is priced by the number of doors, drawers and boxes and the finish you choose. HomeGuide's national benchmark is $2,000 to $6,500 for an average kitchen, or $70 to $125 per door (February 2025). That is a national figure; your quote comes from counting your kitchen.
Read the national cost sources and assumptions.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 02 How long does painted cabinet finish last?
With proper degreasing, a bonding primer and a cabinet-grade enamel, many years of normal use. The finish is fully hard after the cure time on the label, often two to four weeks; until then, treat edges gently.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 03 Will the oak grain show through the paint?
Yes, unless the grain is filled. Some people like the texture. For a smooth, furniture-like finish we apply grain filler before primer, which adds time and cost.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 04 Can I use my kitchen during cabinet painting?
Mostly. The doors leave the room, so shelves are open, and the boxes are masked and painted in place over a day or two. Plan on a few days of limited counter access.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 05 Do you paint the inside of the cabinets?
Usually just the outside of the boxes, the doors on both sides, and the drawer fronts. Painting the interiors is available but adds a lot of time.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 06 Should I paint or replace my cabinets?
Paint if the boxes are solid and you like the layout. Replace if the boxes are swollen from water, the particleboard is crumbling, or the layout does not work.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 07 Do you paint laminate or thermofoil cabinets?
Laminate can be painted with the right bonding primer. Peeling thermofoil cannot; the film has to come off first, and replacing the doors is often the better choice.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 08 Can you add new hardware at the same time?
Yes. If the new pulls have a different hole spacing, we fill and sand the old holes before priming.
Question about your property? Call (980) 243-8188 Ready to Start? Need Cabinet Painting
Need Cabinet Painting
in Matthews NC?
Send a photo of a door, the inside of a box, and the whole kitchen. We will tell you whether paint is the right fix before booking an estimate.
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