Cabinet Painting vs. Replacing Cabinets: How to Decide

Cabinets are the largest surface in most kitchens, so they set the look of the whole room. Before you price a remodel, it helps to know when a repaint is enough.

Painting makes sense when

• The cabinet boxes are solid and the doors close properly.
• You like your current layout.
• The problem is color, wear or a dated finish, not the cabinet structure.
• You want a big visual change without a full remodel.

Replacing makes sense when

• The layout does not work for how you use the kitchen.
• Boxes are water-damaged, swollen or coming apart.
• You need more storage than the current cabinets provide.

Why prep decides how long it lasts

Kitchen cabinets collect grease and hand oils. A finish only holds if the surface is cleaned, degreased, sanded and primed first. Ask any painter how they prep before you hire them.

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