Cabinet Painting in Zion, IL
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets sprayed or brushed with a finish that wipes clean. Doors removed, degreased, sanded, primed, and coated. Licensed and insured, with a written price you get before we start.
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Quick Answer
Cabinet painting in Zion, IL starts at $179 per door, and a typical kitchen runs about $1,200. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company serving Lake County. Every cabinet job covers doors removed and taken to our shop, thorough degreasing, sanding, priming, two sprayed coats, and reinstallation with new hardware if you want. We paint kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and built-ins across Zion and the rest of Lake County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Cabinets
Book cabinet painting in Zion and this is the package. No hidden add-ons.
Doors and drawer fronts pulled, numbered, and brought to our shop for painting.
All cabinets cleaned with degreaser. Paint won't stick to grease, so this is step one.
Old finish sanded off or scuffed so primer and paint bond properly.
Primer that blocks tannin bleed from wood cabinets and old stain.
Doors sprayed flat in our shop. No brush marks, no roller texture.
Scuff-resistant enamel that holds up to daily kitchen use and wiping.
Cabinet frames and boxes painted on-site with the same color.
Doors rehung with your existing hardware or new handles you supply.
Cabinet Painting Prices in Zion
Here's where our pricing starts on the cabinet jobs Zion homeowners ask about most. Number of doors, cabinet condition, and whether you want new hardware move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Zion cabinet jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Zion Cabinets Have Their Own Challenges
Zion homes have a mix of oak cabinets from the 90s, painted MDF from the 2000s, and older custom woodwork. Each type needs a different prep approach.
Oak cabinets bleed tannin
Oak contains tannins that bleed through paint and leave yellow spots. We use specialty stain-blocking primer to stop it.
Greasy kitchen buildup
Cabinets near cooking surfaces collect a layer of grease. Paint doesn't bond to grease, so we degrease twice.
MDF and particle board
Many newer Zion kitchens have MDF cabinets. They swell if they get wet, so we use primer that seals the edges on cabinet painting in Zion.
Cabinet painting is a different skill from wall painting. Spraying doors flat and brushing boxes requires two distinct techniques. We do both.
How We Paint Cabinets in Zion
Seven steps, same order every time, whether it's a small vanity or a full kitchen.
Walk and measure
We check every cabinet door, measure, and write the price down before we leave.
Pick colors
Bring your own or let us bring large samples to see on your cabinets in your light.
Remove doors
All doors and drawers removed, numbered, and taken to our shop.
Degrease and sand
Cabinets cleaned and sanded. Doors sanded flat at the shop.
Prime and prep
Stain-blocking primer applied to all surfaces. Dried and sanded again.
Spray boxes and doors
Boxes brushed on-site. Doors sprayed in shop for a smooth finish.
Reinstall and check
Doors rehung, hardware attached, and a walkthrough with you.
The Cabinet Work Zion Calls Us For
Most cabinet calls fall into one of three buckets. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them.
Kitchen cabinets
Full kitchens with upper and lower cabinets. Doors removed and sprayed flat. Visit kitchen painting.
Bathroom vanities
Smaller cabinet sets with sinks and plumbing. We work around them. See cabinet painting.
Built-ins and shelving
Bookcases, entertainment centers, and wall units painted to match. Check interior painting.
A Crew That Sprays, Not Just Brushes
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park, but we work Lake County every day. Zion is one of our regular stops, which is why we can usually get out for an estimate the same week you call. The person who prices your job is the person you'll see on the drop cloths.
We spray cabinet doors in our shop so they come out smooth. No brush marks, no roller texture. Boxes get brushed on-site with the same color, and you can't tell the difference.
Cabinet painting often leads to more work. Plenty of Zion customers add interior wall painting or color consultation once we're already booked in.
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What People Complain About, and What You End Up With
Almost every cabinet call opens with one of these. Here's the cause on the left, and here's what the cabinets look like when we pack up.
The problem
Paint that wasn't bonded to the old finish. Usually from skipping the degreasing or sanding step.
Brushed on thick and left to dry. Shows every stroke of the brush.
Oak cabinets painted without stain-blocking primer. Tannins bleed through and look like yellow stains.
What you get
Proper degreasing, sanding, and primer mean the paint bonds to the cabinet surface.
Doors sprayed flat in our shop. No brush marks, no roller texture.
Stain-blocking primer stops tannins and old stain from ghosting back through the paint.
True on every Zion cabinet painting job we take:
What the Cabinets Look Like When We Leave
Smooth, factory-like finish. No brush marks. No paint on the hinges.
What Zion Customers Say About Their Cabinets
Most of our Zion cabinet work comes from somebody a few blocks over. Read what they said about the prep, the finish, and how the kitchen looked when we cleared out.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Zion
Cabinet painting is a specialty, but the same crew covers most of what a home needs.
House painting
Full interior and exterior homes. Visit house painting.
Exterior painting
Siding, brick, and trim painted. See exterior painting.
Deck and fence staining
Wood protected from Lake County weather. Check deck staining.
Drywall repair
Holes and cracks fixed before paint. See drywall repair.
Painting more than one place in the county? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Zion painting page.
Cabinet Painting in Zion, IL: Common Questions
How much does cabinet painting cost in Zion, IL?
How long does cabinet painting take in Zion?
Can you paint oak cabinets without the yellow bleeding through?
Do you spray or brush cabinet doors?
How soon can you start cabinet painting in Zion?
Do you paint bathroom vanities too?
Will you help us pick the colors?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Zion Cabinets Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that sprays not just brushes. Book online and take $50 off.