Cabinet Painting in Oak Lawn, IL
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets sprayed to a smooth finish. Doors removed, degreased, primed, painted and rehung. Harder than wall paint, which means it lasts.
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Quick Answer
Cabinet painting in Oak Lawn starts at $179 for a set of kitchen cabinets, and a typical kitchen runs about $1,200 to $2,500 depending on the number of doors and drawers. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park that works all over Cook County. Every job covers doors removed, hardware off, surfaces degreased, sanded, primed, sprayed with two coats of cabinet-grade enamel, and everything rehung.
What You Get When We Paint Your Cabinets
Book cabinet painting in Oak Lawn and this is the package. No shortcuts, no missing steps.
Every door and drawer face removed and tagged so they go back in the right spot.
Hinges, handles and pulls removed and kept safe in labeled bags.
Kitchen grease and grime washed off so the paint actually bonds to the surface.
Every surface sanded to give the primer something to grip.
High adhesion primer on all doors, drawer fronts and cabinet boxes.
Cabinet-grade enamel sprayed on for a smooth, brush-free finish.
Doors rehung, hardware reattached, everything aligned and adjusted.
We check every door and drawer with you to make sure it opens and closes right.
Cabinet Painting Prices in Oak Lawn
Here's where our pricing starts on the cabinet jobs Oak Lawn homeowners ask about. The final number moves based on cabinet count, material, and current condition. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which cabinet job matches your kitchen? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Oak Lawn cabinet jobs get priced in about five minutes over the phone.
Oak Lawn Kitchens Have Their Own Character
Oak Lawn homes range from post-war brick ranches to newer custom builds. Each one has different cabinets that need different prep.
Oak cabinets from the 1970s and 80s
Many Oak Lawn kitchens have oak cabinets with a heavy clear coat. We sand through that coat so the primer actually bites into the wood.
Grease buildup in older kitchens
Older Oak Lawn kitchens have years of grease on the cabinet doors. We use a strong degreaser that cuts through it before sanding.
Thermofoil cabinets that peel
Some Oak Lawn homes have thermofoil cabinets with peeling laminate. We can paint those too, but the loose laminate has to be removed first.
Cabinet painting requires the right prep and the right materials. We use cabinet-grade enamel that dries to a hard, durable finish you can wipe clean.
How We Paint Cabinets in Oak Lawn
Seven steps, same process every time. Cabinet painting takes more steps than wall painting because the finish has to be harder.
In-person estimate
We look at your cabinets, count the doors, and write the price down before we leave.
Remove doors and hardware
All doors off, drawers out, hardware bagged and labeled.
Degrease and clean
Every piece cleaned with a degreaser to remove cooking residue.
Sand every surface
Doors, drawer fronts and cabinet boxes sanded for primer adhesion.
Prime
High adhesion primer sprayed or brushed on every piece.
Two sprayed coats
Cabinet enamel sprayed on for a smooth, brush-free finish.
Rehang and check
Doors back on, hardware reattached, we check every door and drawer.
Cabinet Types We Paint in Oak Lawn
Here are the most common cabinet types we see in Oak Lawn kitchens.
Wood cabinets
Oak, maple, cherry, birch and pine. We sand, prime and spray them for a smooth finish.
Thermofoil and laminate
Thermofoil and laminate cabinets can be painted, but the loose peeling has to come off first.
Bathroom vanities
Bathroom vanities get painted too. We use moisture-resistant enamel that holds up to humidity.
A Crew That Knows Oak Lawn Kitchens
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Oak Lawn is about 15 minutes down Cicero, so we can get out for an estimate quickly and the same crew does the whole job from start to finish.
We work the south suburbs every day. We know how to handle oak cabinets from the 1970s, painted cabinets that are chipping, and thermofoil that's peeling. The price you get is the price you pay.
Cabinet work often leads to more work. Many Oak Lawn customers add kitchen painting or house painting once they see the cabinet work.
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What Goes Wrong, and What You Get Instead
Almost every Oak Lawn homeowner we talk to has had a bad cabinet painting experience. Here's what you get when we handle it.
Common problems
Wall paint used on cabinets, no hard enamel. Scratches and chips show up within weeks.
Cabinets brushed instead of sprayed. You see every stroke.
Too much paint build-up on the edges. Doors don't close right.
What you get
Cabinet-grade enamel that dries to a hard finish. It wipes clean and doesn't chip easily.
Every door and drawer face sprayed, no brush marks, no roller texture.
We paint the edges carefully so there's no build-up. Doors rehang perfectly.
Guaranteed on every Oak Lawn cabinet job:
Oak Lawn Cabinets After We Paint
Smooth, hard finish, no brush marks, and every door opens and closes perfectly.
What Oak Lawn Customers Say About Their Cabinets
Most of our Oak Lawn cabinet work comes from neighbors who saw the job. Here's what they had to say.
More Services We Offer in Oak Lawn
Cabinet painting is what we do, but we handle everything in your kitchen and beyond.
Kitchen painting
Walls, ceiling and trim to go with your new cabinets.
House painting
Interior and exterior, whole house or single rooms.
Color consultation
Expert advice on cabinet and wall colors.
Exterior painting
Siding, brick and trim outside the house.
Need more than one job? We cover the whole Cook County service area, and all our Oak Lawn work lives on the Oak Lawn painting page.
Cabinet Painting in Oak Lawn, IL: Common Questions
How much does cabinet painting cost in Oak Lawn, IL?
How long does cabinet painting take in Oak Lawn?
Do I need to empty my cabinets before you paint?
Can you paint my oak cabinets in Oak Lawn?
Do you spray or brush the cabinets?
Can you paint thermofoil cabinets in Oak Lawn?
Will you help us pick the cabinet color?
Is Vanguard Painting licensed and insured?
Get Your Oak Lawn Cabinets Painted Right
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows cabinets. Book online and take $50 off.