Cabinet Painting Service in Chicago, IL
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets degreased, sanded, primed and sprayed. Doors come off, hinges stay matched, hardware goes back where it was. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Cabinet painting in Chicago starts at $1,200 for a standard kitchen, with bathrooms coming in around $750. That price covers doors off, hinges labeled, surfaces degreased and sanded, primer, two spray coats, and hardware reinstalled. Vanguard Painting works all across Cook County, including every Chicago neighborhood with older homes that need cabinet refresh.
What You Get When We Paint Your Cabinets
Cabinet work isn't wall painting. This is the package we bring to every kitchen and bathroom in Chicago.
All hardware labeled and bagged. Doors sprayed off-site when it makes sense.
Kitchen grease and grime stripped so new paint bonds like it should.
Smoke, water rings and wood tannins sealed before the top coat goes on.
Every door and face frame gets sprayed. No roller stipple on flat panels.
The frames and sides get the same treatment, not just the doors you see.
Shelf edges and inside frames painted where they show.
Knobs and pulls go back exactly where they came from. We map every hole.
Doors checked for alignment, then we walk it with you and fix anything you spot.
Cabinet Painting Prices in Chicago
Here's where our pricing starts for cabinet work in Chicago. Door count, size and cabinet material move the final number. You get the price in writing first.
Not sure which applies? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Chicago cabinet jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Chicago Cabinet Paint Jobs: What Makes Them Different
Chicago homes come with older cabinets, built-in wear and kitchen grease that's been baked on for years. That changes how we prep.
Old cabinet grease
Chicago kitchens have layers of cooking oil and dust bonded to the wood. Regular TSP doesn't cut it. We degrease twice, then sand until the surface is raw again.
Water damage near windows
Condensation on old windows rots cabinet ends and doors. We cut out the rot, patch with wood filler and seal it so water doesn't get back in.
Hardware holes that don't line up
Old Chicago cabinets have been redrilled a dozen times. We fill extra holes and drill fresh ones so new hardware sits straight.
Cabinet work is a different trade from wall painting. The prep takes as long as the painting. We give it the time it needs.
How We Paint Chicago Cabinets
Eight steps, every kitchen and bathroom, no shortcuts on the sanding or the spray coat.
Site visit
We count doors, look at the wood condition, and write the price down before we leave.
Choose the finish
Matte, satin or semi-gloss. We bring samples and show you on your own cabinets.
Remove all hardware
Doors and drawers come off. Every hinge, knob and pull goes in a labeled bag.
Degrease and sand
Two rounds of degreaser, then all surfaces hand-sanded for adhesion.
Prime everything
Stain-blocking primer on all wood, inside and out, to seal tannins and old color.
Spray the doors
Flat and off-site when possible, or set up a spray booth on-site. No brush marks.
Second spray coat
Full second coat after the first dries. That's where durability comes from.
Rehang and walkthrough
Hardware back on, doors aligned, then we walk it with you and fix anything you point at.
Cabinet Work Chicago Homeowners Ask For
Cabinets get painted in kitchens, bathrooms and sometimes basements. Same process, different room.
Kitchen cabinets
Full kitchens, from small galley layouts to large islands. Paired with kitchen painting when walls need refresh too.
Bathroom vanities
Moisture-resistant finish for bathrooms. Ask about pairing with bathroom painting while we're there.
Basement and laundry
Laundry room cabinets, utility cabinets and built-ins. Check basement painting for a full room refresh.
A Cabinet Crew That Does This Every Week
Cabinet painting isn't wall painting. It's a separate skill. The person who prices your job has sprayed hundreds of Chicago kitchens and knows exactly what to look for in older cabinets.
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. We've done cabinet work in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Hyde Park, Andersonville and most other neighborhoods in the city. The prep standard is the same on every one.
Kitchen work tends to pick up other projects too. Plenty of Chicago customers add drywall repair or popcorn ceiling painting once we're already booked in.
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What Chicago Cabinet Owners Complain About, and What They Get
Almost every cabinet call starts with one of these complaints. Here's the problem on the left, and here's what the kitchen looks like when we finish.
The problem
Old paint that wasn't degreased or sanded loses adhesion. Flakes show up within a year.
Rolled or brushed doors show every stroke. Looks okay from ten feet, bad up close.
Tannins from wood and old water stains come right through cheap primer.
What you get
Degreased, sanded, primed with stain-blocker and sprayed with cabinet-grade enamel.
Sprayed finish, flat and even. You won't see a single brush stroke anywhere.
Oil and stain-blocking primer seals everything, including old water rings.
True on every Chicago cabinet job we take:
What Chicago Cabinet Jobs Look Like When We Leave
Smooth, even color on every surface. Hardware back in place. No overspray, no drips.
What Chicago Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Chicago cabinet work comes from homeowners in the neighborhoods. Read what they said about the finish and the process.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Chicago
Cabinet painting is a specialty, but the same crew covers most of what a home needs.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings and trim. See interior painting in Chicago.
Exterior painting
Brick, siding and trim outside. Check exterior painting Chicago.
Deck and fence staining
Protection for outdoor wood. See deck staining Chicago.
Popcorn ceiling
Textured ceilings painted clean. See popcorn ceiling painting Chicago.
Need work across the county? We cover all Cook County, and everything we do in the city sits on the Chicago painting page.
Cabinet Painting in Chicago, IL: Common Questions
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