Cabinet-by-cabinet scope
Doors, drawers, boxes, end panels, hardware, and surface work are identified before work begins.
Cabinet painting in Vancouver
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Vancouver
Most calls come in when the kitchen layout still works but the finish looks tired. We assess the cabinet material, previous coating, door condition, hardware, and colour direction before we recommend a written refinishing scope.
A practical kitchen reset without a full renovation
surface work drives the finish
Cleaning, sanding, repairs, masking, and priming are assessed for the cabinet material and condition.
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Commercial general liability coverage and WorkSafeBC compliance are available on request.
Service overview
Cabinet painting for kitchens that still work well
Cabinet painting is often how we help someone avoid a renovation bigger than they actually need. The layout can still be functional, the boxes can still be solid, and the countertops may stay exactly where they are. What feels dated is the colour, sheen, worn door fronts, or the way the cabinets compete with the rest of the room.
That is where cabinet refinishing Vancouver homeowners consider needs a close look. We inspect the cabinet material, the condition of the existing finish, grease buildup near the cooking area, damaged edges, door alignment, handles, hinges, and the surfaces that should be included. A good plan is specific about the doors, drawer fronts, boxes, end panels, and any adjacent trim.
Cabinet repainting Vancouver projects also need a workable sequence for an occupied kitchen. You still need to make coffee, store food, and move through the room. The clear project plan gives you a clearer picture of surface work, protection, timing, and what parts of the kitchen may be temporarily unavailable.
The goal is not to make an old kitchen pretend it is brand new. It is to give sound cabinets a considered finish that fits the room and the budget you have for it.
What is included
What cabinet painting can include
Every kitchen is different. The quote identifies the cabinet components, surface work, protection, and finish work that belongs in your project.
- Door, drawer, box, end panel, filler, island, and trim inventory based on the agreed scope
- Cleaning and degreasing of selected cabinet surfaces before surface work begins
- Sanding, small surface repairs, caulking where appropriate, and primer based on the material
- Protection for countertops, floors, appliances, backsplashes, and nearby living areas
- Colour and sheen discussion for the cabinet finish and the room around it
- Hardware and door handling planned as part of the clear project plan, followed by final touch-ups
Painted kitchen cabinets Vancouver homeowners admire usually look better because the surface work was not skipped. Kitchen surfaces collect grease, hand marks, moisture, and everyday wear. Cleaning and creating a sound surface for the coating are not optional extras.
A cabinet painting quote should also make clear which details are included: doors, drawers, boxes, or all three. A quote for doors and drawer fronts is different from one that includes cabinet boxes, end panels, a peninsula, trim, and hardware handling. We separate those choices so you can decide what the kitchen needs.
A cabinet update can be paired with surrounding wall, ceiling, trim, or colour work. Sometimes that makes sense. Sometimes the cabinets are the only thing that needs a change. The clear project plan should let you choose.
Why choose us
Cabinet work rewards patience and detail
Cabinet work in a working kitchen means being careful with the parts of the room that don’t move, the parts that do, and the finish that will be seen at eye level every day.
Request a project quote01 / Material check
We start with the actual cabinet surface
Painted wood, previously coated doors, laminate, veneer, and damaged edges all need an honest assessment before a refinishing plan is set.
02 / Clear inventory
You know which cabinet parts are included
The scope identifies door and drawer components, boxes, panels, trim, island sections, and hardware decisions instead of leaving them implied.
03 / Kitchen protection
The work is planned around the room
Countertops, appliances, floors, backsplashes, and nearby spaces are protected before cabinet surface work begins.
04 / Colour context
We look at the cabinet colour in the full room
Counters, floors, lighting, walls, tile, and the amount of natural light all affect whether a cabinet colour feels right once it covers every door.
05 / Sequence
We set expectations for kitchen access
You know which cabinet areas are being prepared or painted, what needs to be moved, and how the work is expected to progress.
06 / Final review
We check the agreed finish together
The final review looks at the completed scope, door and drawer surfaces, edges, and any touch-ups that were noted.
Past projects
Cabinet project images from Coastal Painters
These images from the Coastal project library show kitchen and interior spaces that help frame a cabinet painting conversation. The condition of your own cabinets is confirmed in person.
Images are useful for colour direction and finish discussion, but material, wear, layout, and existing coating are always assessed at your kitchen.
How it works
A clear cabinet painting process
A good cabinet process respects the kitchen you’re still using and makes each component clear before work starts.
Start with a quote01
Inspect the kitchen
We look at the cabinet material, door and drawer condition, existing coating, edges, hardware, room use, and the scope you are considering.
02
Confirm the finish plan
The project quote identifies the cabinet components, surface work, protection, colour direction, and any related wall or trim work you want included.
03
Prepare and protect
We clean, protect the kitchen, label or handle agreed components, sand the surfaces, complete minor surface work, and prime where the material calls for it.
04
Apply the agreed finish
The cabinet surfaces are painted according to the selected system and the project sequence, with the room kept as orderly as the scope allows.
05
Complete the final review
We review the agreed cabinet scope, check the visible surfaces and touch-ups, and leave you with a clear handoff for the refreshed kitchen.
Cost overview
Cabinet painting cost in Vancouver
Cabinet pricing depends on the number of doors and drawers, cabinet material, condition, layout, surface work, boxes and end panels included, hardware, colour change, and the finish system selected.
Small or condo kitchen
Smaller kitchens and condo galleys with simpler doors and few repairs.
$1,500-$3,500
Standard family kitchen
A typical family kitchen with average prep, surface work and a standard finish.
$3,000-$6,000
Large or custom kitchen
Larger kitchens, islands, built-ins, panels, damaged surfaces, or related trim and wall work. Quoted after a visit.
From $6,000
A low number is not useful if it leaves out the boxes, side panels, repairs, protection, or surface work that the kitchen needs. Cabinet painting cost is best understood as a component-by-component scope, not a rough room size.
If the material or condition makes painting a poor choice, that should be part of the conversation. A written estimate should help you decide whether refinishing is worth doing before you spend money on it. Cabinet repainting Vancouver projects are priced from the same practical details: the number of components, condition, surface work, access, and the finish work the kitchen needs.
The same kitchen can have different options. You may decide to repaint only doors and fronts, include boxes and panels, or combine the cabinet work with a wall and trim repaint so the whole room feels finished.
Current offers
Current support for cabinet projects
We confirm current offer details with your written cabinet scope. There is no artificial deadline on this page.
Cabinet projects
Free colour consultation
Ask about a complimentary colour consultation when you book cabinet painting. It can help you compare cabinet colour, sheen, walls, counters, tile, and the light in the room.
Ask about colour helpReferral reward
$100 referral credit
Refer a friend or neighbour. If they book with Coastal Painters, ask how the referral credit can apply toward your next painting project.
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