Cabinet Painting in Vernon Hills, IL
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets sprayed smooth with a factory-like finish. Doors removed, degreased, sanded, primed and painted. Licensed and insured, with a written price before we start.
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Quick Answer
Cabinet painting in Vernon Hills, IL starts at $179 per door or drawer front, with a full kitchen typically running $1,200 to $2,500. That price comes from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company based in Melrose Park. Every cabinet job includes removing doors and hardware, degreasing, sanding, priming, two spray coats, and rehanging everything. We paint kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and built-ins across Vernon Hills and all of Lake County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Cabinets
Book cabinet work in Vernon Hills and this is the package. No surprises, no add-ons.
All fronts come off and go to our spray area. Nothing gets painted while still attached.
Hinges, handles and knobs come off and go in labeled bags for reinstallation.
Kitchen cabinets hold grease and cooking oils. We clean every surface before sanding.
Old finish sanded off so the primer has something to grip onto.
Stain-blocking primer seals the wood and prevents bleed-through.
Sprayed on smooth. No brush marks, no roller stipple, just a clean finish.
Cabinet paint is more durable than wall paint. It wipes clean without scuffing.
Doors back on, drawers aligned, hardware reinstalled. We adjust everything so it works right.
Cabinet Painting Prices in Vernon Hills
Here's where our pricing starts on the cabinet jobs Vernon Hills homeowners ask about most. Number of cabinets, size of doors, and condition of the existing finish move the final number. You get that number in writing first.
Not sure which of these you need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Vernon Hills cabinet jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Vernon Hills Cabinets Have Their Own Needs
Vernon Hills homes range from newer builds with modern cabinets to older homes with solid wood that's seen better days. Each type needs a different approach.
Modern lacquer finishes
Newer Vernon Hills homes often have factory lacquer on the cabinets. That finish is smooth but hard to paint over without proper sanding and priming.
Wood grain showing through
Older cabinets with oak or maple grain need grain filler before paint, or the wood texture shows right through the new finish.
Grease buildup
Kitchens in family homes see a lot of cooking. Grease gets baked onto cabinets over time and needs a strong degreaser to remove it.
Cabinet painting is the most prep-heavy job we do. The final finish is only as good as the prep underneath, and we don't skip steps.
How We Paint Cabinets in Vernon Hills
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a small bathroom vanity or a full kitchen.
Inspect and quote
We look at every door, drawer and cabinet face, assess the finish, and write the price down.
Remove everything
All doors and drawers come off. Hardware goes in labeled bags.
Degrease and clean
Every surface cleaned with a strong degreaser so paint sticks properly.
Sand all surfaces
Old finish sanded off, edges smoothed, dust wiped away.
Apply primer
Stain-blocking primer seals the wood and prevents bleed-through.
Spray first coat
First sprayed coat applied smooth. No brush marks anywhere.
Spray second coat
Second coat applied once the first dries. Full, even coverage.
Rehang and adjust
Doors and drawers rehung, hardware installed, everything adjusted to close right.
The Cabinet Work Vernon Hills Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them.
Full kitchen cabinets
All upper and lower cabinets, doors, drawers and facing. The most common cabinet job in Vernon Hills.
Bathroom vanities
Single or double vanities painted to match your bathroom remodel or color update.
Built-ins and bookcases
Built-in shelving, bookcases, and office cabinets painted to match your interior.
A Crew That Treats Your Cabinets Like Their Own
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park. Vernon Hills is about 35 minutes up the highway, and we make the trip for quality cabinet work. The person who quotes your job is the person you'll see spraying your doors.
Cabinet painting requires a different skill set than wall painting. Our crew has the experience to know how much to sand, what primer to use, and how to spray a finish that looks factory-made. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're off Route 45 or near the shopping center.
When the cabinets are done, plenty of homeowners add interior painting or kitchen wall painting while we're already on site.
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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
Brushed paint on cabinets always chips at the edges. It just doesn't bond like sprayed paint does.
Roller or brush marks show up in the light, making the cabinets look DIY instead of professional.
Not using the right primer and topcoat. Oil and grease bleed through and yellow the paint.
What you get
Sprayed paint bonds to the wood and lays flat. No chips at the edges, no brush marks.
Sprayed finish looks like it came from a cabinet maker, not a handyman with a brush.
Primer blocks stains and grease so the finish stays the color you picked.
True on every Vernon Hills cabinet job we take:
What the Cabinets Look Like When We Leave
Smooth, even finish. Doors aligned. Hardware tight. No overspray on anything else.
What Vernon Hills Customers Say About Their Cabinets
Most of our Vernon Hills cabinet work comes from homeowners who want a new kitchen without a full remodel. Read what they said about the process and the finish.
Other Painting Work We Do Around Vernon Hills
Cabinet painting is a specialty, but the same crew covers most of what a home needs.
House painting
Interior walls, ceilings and trim. See house painting in Vernon Hills.
Exterior painting
Siding, brick and trim. Exterior painting.
Deck and fence staining
Outdoor wood surfaces protected. Deck staining.
Drywall repair
Interior wall damage fixed. Drywall repair.
Painting more than one area in the county? We cover all of Lake County, and everything we do in town sits on the Vernon Hills painting page.
Cabinet Painting in Vernon Hills, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Vernon Hills Cabinets Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that sprays like they own the shop. Book online and take $50 off.