How long does cabinet painting take in Wilmington?

Most kitchens take about a week: one to two days for cleaning, sanding, and masking, then spray days for doors and drawers, and a final day for curing, rehanging, and hardware. Coastal humidity affects cure times, so we schedule spray days around Wilmington weather.

Is painting cabinets cheaper than replacing them?

Yes. Repainting reuses your existing cabinet boxes, doors, and hardware, so you avoid the material and installation costs of full replacement. For structurally sound cabinets, a sprayed finish delivers a like-new look for a fraction of replacement cost.

Do you spray cabinets or brush them?

Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed with cabinet-grade lacquer or enamel for a factory-smooth finish. Cabinet boxes are finished on site with fine-finish rollers and brushes, with full masking to protect counters, floors, and appliances.

What cabinet surfaces can be painted?

Wood, MDF, and previously painted cabinets take paint well after degreasing, sanding, and a bonding primer. Thermofoil and laminate need extra prep and an adhesion test first, which we do during the estimate walkthrough.

Cabinet Painting & Refinishing

Cabinet painting in Wilmington, NC

Cerro Painting sprays and refinishes kitchen and bathroom cabinets across Wilmington, NC for a factory-smooth finish at a fraction of replacement cost. Doors and drawers are sprayed with cabinet-grade lacquer; boxes are finished on site with full masking and daily cleanup.

Licensed and insured, owner-led crews, 2-year workmanship warranty. Call (910) 981-1003 for a written cabinet estimate within one business day.

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What every cabinet project includes

Degreasing, sanding, and bonding primer on every door, drawer, and box.
Doors and drawer fronts sprayed with cabinet-grade lacquer or enamel.
Full masking of counters, floors, backsplashes, and appliances.
Labeled hardware removal and exact rehanging with hinge adjustment.
2-year workmanship warranty + labeled touch-up kit.

How we work

How does cabinet refinishing work?

01. Assess & label. We test adhesion, note repairs, and label every door, drawer, and hinge so hardware returns to its exact spot.
02. Degrease & sand. Kitchen grease is the enemy of adhesion. Every surface is degreased, scuff-sanded, and dust-extracted.
03. Prime with bonding primer. A bonding primer locks the new finish to wood, MDF, or previously painted surfaces.
04. Spray cabinet-grade finish. Doors and drawers get sprayed lacquer or enamel; boxes are finished on site with fine-finish rollers.
05. Cure, rehang & walkthrough. Finishes cure fully before rehanging. We adjust hinges, reinstall hardware, and walk the kitchen with you.

Project snapshot

Typical kitchen timeline: About a week
Finish: Sprayed cabinet-grade lacquer or enamel
Warranty: 2-year workmanship + touch-up kit
Kitchen access: Sink and appliances stay reachable each evening

Repaint vs. replace

Cabinet painting vs. refacing vs. replacement

Factor	Painting (Cerro)	Refacing	Full replacement
Relative cost	Lowest — reuses doors, boxes, and hardware	Mid — new doors and veneer over existing boxes	Highest — new cabinets plus installation
Typical disruption	About a week, kitchen stays usable evenings	1–2 weeks	Several weeks, kitchen out of service
Best when	Boxes and doors are structurally sound	Doors are damaged but boxes are sound	Layout changes or failing cabinets
Finish result	Factory-smooth sprayed color of your choice	Limited to available door styles	Any style, longest lead times

Planning a bigger refresh? Cabinet projects pair well with our residential interior painting in Wilmington.

Where we paint cabinets

Wilmington & Leland homes

Kitchens, bathroom vanities, laundry rooms, and built-ins across Wilmington, Forest Hills, Sunset Park, and Leland get sprayed finishes with full dust control.

Beach rentals & coastal properties

Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach rentals get moisture-tolerant enamel systems scheduled between bookings, with photo documentation for owners.

Repainting the whole interior too? See our residential painting services, or get answers in the painting FAQ.

Cabinet FAQ

Cabinet painting questions Wilmington homeowners ask

How long does cabinet painting take?

Most kitchens take about a week: prep and masking, spray days for doors and drawers, then curing, rehanging, and hardware. Coastal humidity affects cure times, so spray days are scheduled around Wilmington weather.

Is painting cheaper than replacing?

Yes. Repainting reuses your boxes, doors, and hardware, so you skip material and installation costs. For structurally sound cabinets, a sprayed finish delivers a like-new look for a fraction of replacement cost.

Do you spray or brush?

Doors and drawer fronts are sprayed for a factory-smooth finish. Boxes are finished on site with fine-finish rollers and brushes, with counters, floors, and appliances fully masked.

Can I use my kitchen during the work?

Mostly, yes. We stage the work so your sink and appliances stay reachable in the evenings, use low-odor products indoors, and clean up daily.

What surfaces can be painted?

Wood, MDF, and previously painted cabinets take paint well after degreasing, sanding, and bonding primer. Thermofoil and laminate need an adhesion test first — we check during the estimate.

Contact

Request your cabinet painting estimate

Tell us about your kitchen or vanity project and we will schedule a site visit or virtual walkthrough within one business day.

Phone: (910) 981-1003

Email: cerropaintings@yahoo.com

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