Cabinet Painting vs. Replacement: What Saves You More?
- mattf18
- Jul 7
- 2 min read
Thinking about upgrading your kitchen or bathroom? Cabinet replacement might seem like the obvious choice, but professional cabinet painting can give you the same modern look for a fraction of the price.
Here’s why more Boulder County homeowners are choosing to refinish their cabinets instead of replacing them.
Cost Comparison: Painting vs. Replacing
Cabinet Replacement: $15,000–$60,000+ including demolition, new cabinetry, installation, and cleanup.Most replacements also require new countertops, which adds several thousand dollars to the project cost.
Cabinet Painting (Refinishing): $4,000–$10,000 for full prep, priming, and professional sprayed finishes using top-tier coatings.
Savings: $10,000 to $50,000 or morePainting your cabinets delivers a high-end look without tearing out your kitchen.
Full Color Flexibility with Professional Results
One of the biggest advantages of cabinet painting is design freedom. You can choose any color from top brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, or Farrow & Ball. We can color-match any tone to fit your space.
Popular color options include:
Classic whites and creams
Warm taupes and greiges
Navy blue, deep green, and black
Two-tone combinations and trending muted tones
We use professional-grade products like Envirolak and Renner — the same coatings used in high-end factory cabinetry.
Built to Last: Our Cabinet Refinishing Process
This isn’t DIY paint — our process delivers a factory-quality finish that holds up to daily use:
Degreasing and sanding
Adhesion-promoting bonding primer
Two coats of sprayed finish for a smooth, durable surface
Optional clear coat for added protection
Unlike brush-and-roll methods, our sprayed finishes are streak-free, hard, and long-lasting.
Less Mess. No Weeks of Demo.
Replacing cabinets often means living through weeks of demolition, dust, and a torn-up kitchen. With painting, you avoid all of that.
We remove doors and drawers, spray them off-site or in a controlled environment, and re-install after curing. Your kitchen remains usable for most of the process, and the entire job typically takes just 5–7 days.
Trusted Across Boulder County
We’ve completed cabinet painting projects in homes throughout Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, Erie, and beyond — from modern two-stories to classic homes and new builds. No matter your layout or style, we can help you achieve a clean, refreshed look without the disruption of a full remodel.
Ready to Upgrade Your Cabinets?
You don’t have to spend $20,000 or more to fall back in love with your kitchen. Cabinet painting is faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective — with results that look brand new.
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