Cabinet Painting in Waukegan, IL
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets refinished without the cost of replacement. Doors removed, degreased, sanded, primed and sprayed in your choice of color.
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Quick Answer
Cabinet painting in Waukegan starts at $179 per cabinet set, and a full kitchen of 30 doors and drawers runs about $1,600. That's the price you get from Vanguard Painting, a licensed and insured company that does cabinet refinishing across Lake County. Every job includes doors removed, all surfaces degreased, light sanding, primer on bare wood, two sprayed coats, and doors rehung with new hardware. We do kitchens, bathrooms, and built-ins across Lake County.
What You Get When We Paint Your Cabinets
Book cabinet work in Waukegan and this is the package. Every cabinet gets the same treatment from start to finish.
Everything comes off. We work on a bench, not your kitchen floor.
Years of cooking grease stripped off so primer and paint actually stick.
Old finish scuffed enough to give the new coat something to bite.
Any spots sanded through to bare wood get primer first.
Sprayed, not brushed. Smooth finish that looks like factory work.
Knobs and pulls off, back on when the paint is cured.
Frames and boxes painted to match the doors.
We walk it with you and fix anything you point out.
Cabinet Painting Prices in Waukegan
Here's where our pricing starts on the cabinet jobs Waukegan homeowners ask about most. Door count, cabinet condition, and whether you want hardware moved moves the final number, but you get that number in writing before we start.
Not sure what your cabinets need? Call (708) 815-7720. Most Waukegan cabinet jobs get priced over the phone in about five minutes.
Waukegan Kitchens Have Character, and Grease
Waukegan has everything from 1920s bungalows to mid-century ranches to lakefront estates. Each kitchen has its own style, and its own layer of cooking residue.
Grease buildup in older kitchens
Older Waukegan homes have seen decades of cooking. Grease gets into the wood grain. We degrease twice if we have to, so paint doesn't fail.
Antique cabinet hardware
Many Waukegan cabinets have original hardware. We remove it carefully and reinstall it so you don't lose the character.
Warm and cool color trends
Waukegan homeowners switch between dark, warm tones and light, airy whites. We spray both equally well. Book a color consultation if you're stuck.
Cabinets painted in older Waukegan homes need special attention to prep. We never skip the degreasing step, no matter how long it takes.
How We Paint Cabinets in a Waukegan Home
Eight steps, same order every time, whether it's a powder room vanity or a full kitchen.
Walk and count
We count every door and drawer, check the wood condition, and write the price before we leave.
Remove doors and drawers
Everything comes off. Hardware bagged and labeled.
Degrease and clean
Every surface scrubbed with a degreaser so paint sticks.
Light sanding
Old finish scuffed, edges feathered, surfaces prepped.
Prime
Bare spots and problem areas get primer first.
Spray doors
Doors sprayed in a controlled area for a smooth finish.
Paint frames
Cabinet boxes brushed and rolled to match the doors.
Rehang and walkthrough
Doors back on, hardware installed, then we walk it with you.
The Cabinet Work Waukegan Calls Us For
Most calls fall into one of three categories. Same crew and same prep standard on all of them.
Full kitchen cabinets
Every door and drawer in your kitchen. This is the core of our cabinet painting service and what most Waukegan homeowners want.
Bathroom vanities
One vanity or multiple, painted to match your new bathroom colors. Book kitchen painting or cabinet refinishing separately.
Built-ins and shelving
Built-in bookshelves, entertainment centers, and office units painted to match.
A Crew That Treats Your Cabinets Like They're Their Own
Our shop is at 541 Winston Dr in Melrose Park, but we cover Waukegan and Lake County every week. The person who quotes your cabinets is the person you'll see in your kitchen, not a salesperson who disappears.
Cabinet work takes patience and a clean touch. We treat your kitchen like it's our own. Same crew, same prep, same price sheet whether you're on Sheridan Road or by the lakefront.
Cabinet work often leads to other jobs. Many Waukegan customers add interior painting or exterior painting once we're already on site.
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What Waukegan Homeowners Complain About, and What You Get
Almost every call opens with one of these. Here's the problem on the left, and here's what your cabinets look like when we pack up.
The problem
Someone painted over grease without degreasing. Paint can't stick to oil.
Brushed-on cabinet paint leaves ridges that catch the light.
Paint buildup on the edges makes doors stick or misalign.
What you get
Proper degreasing, sanding, and primer so the paint stays put for years.
Cabinet doors sprayed, not brushed. Factory smooth.
Edges masked and sanded so doors close like they should.
True on every Waukegan cabinet job we take:
What the Cabinets Look Like When We Leave
No drips. No brush marks. No paint on the hinges. Cabinet doors that open and close like they should.
What Waukegan Customers Say After the Last Coat
Most of our Waukegan 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 Waukegan
Cabinet work is a specialty, but the same crew covers most of what a home needs.
Interior painting
Inside your home, room by room. See house painting in Waukegan.
Exterior painting
Outside your home, siding and trim. See exterior painting.
Deck and fence staining
Protect your wood surfaces. See deck and fence staining.
Drywall repair
Walls repaired before painting. See drywall repair.
Painting more than one room in Lake County? We cover the whole Lake County service area, and everything we do in town sits on the Waukegan painting page.
Cabinet Painting in Waukegan, IL: Common Questions
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Get Your Waukegan Cabinets Painted Properly
Free estimate, a real written price, licensed and insured, and a crew that knows Lake County kitchens. Book online and take $50 off.