Cabinet painting Vancouver: how to get a finish that doesn’t peel

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Cabinet painting Vancouver is one of the best “upgrade without renovating” projects but it’s also one of the easiest to do poorly if prep is skipped.

What makes cabinet painting different from wall painting

Cabinets are:

  • touched constantly

  • exposed to oils, moisture, and cleaning products

  • often glossy or factory-finished

  • visually unforgiving (you’ll see every flaw)

What professional cabinet painting should include

  • degreasing and thorough cleaning

  • sanding/deglossing for adhesion

  • bonding primer (critical step)

  • cabinet-grade topcoat (not standard wall paint)

  • proper dry + cure time planning

  • careful reassembly (hinges, handles, alignment)

If you’re comparing “local painters” for cabinets, the main question isn’t “Can you paint?” It’s: What coating system and prep steps are you using?

Cabinet painting cost factors

Cabinet painting costs vary based on:

  • number of doors/drawers

  • whether interiors are painted

  • current finish type (glossy, stained, laminate)

  • desired finish level (brush/roll vs spray)

  • site conditions (occupied kitchen vs empty)